Directory
Top Squarespace Web Designers and Shopify EXPERTS Directory
Our directory features vetted designers and developers who completed our flagship programs, Standout Squarespace and Standout Shopify.
Samantha Beneke
Owner / Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Samantha Beneke
Hokitika / New Zealand
Owner / Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
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Hi! My name is Samantha Beneke and I’m the Owner / Designer of West Coast Digital NZ based in Hokitika, New Zealand
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Outside work you will often find me exploring the stunning West Coast of New Zealand or tending to my bountiful vegetable garden.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually collaborating with incredible clients around the world on digital marketing or web design projects.
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My day usually starts with coffee.
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Most of the time I am working on digital marketing for my clients and web design clients.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
I remember my entire family being huddled around a large desktop computer and watching Windows 95 load onto the screen for the first time.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
The creative process and the ideas that ignite once I've gotten to the know the client's brand and their overall objectives for the website.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Taking a walk outside and looking over my vegetable garden.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Romantic. Feminine. Editorial. Minimalist. Modern.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Stylish Testimonial Slider, Sliding Panel Reveal, Wavy Background For Scrolling Block, Stylish Vertical Line, Price Lists
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What makes your work standout?
My websites are user-friendly, accessible, and optimized for SEO. I apply a minimalist approach with accent features to surprise and delight.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
MATSUE Consulting & Leadership
MATSUE Consulting & Leadership was a recent client I worked with. I'm proud of this project because I managed to set up their complicated discount system natively in Squarespace without needing third-party integration. This was achieved by setting up specific triggers, e-commerce for their workshops, and categories.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
I'm blown away by the massive potential custom code brings to Squarespace websites, as illustrated in the course and workshops.
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What is your dream website project?
Health & Wellbeing clients, beauticians, feminine brands.
Carrie Thorimbert
Squarespace & Shopify Web Designer
Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks
Carrie Thorimbert
Toronto, Ontario / Canada
Squarespace & Shopify Web Designer
Services
Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Carrie Thorimbert and I’m a Squarespace & Shopify Web Designer based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Outside work you will often find me traveling, exploring, working out, spending time with friends and family. (VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually focused, drinking coffee, green juice or tea, playing inspirational music, exploring ideas and learning new ways to deliver an amazing product.
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My day usually starts with coffee and music.
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Most of the time I am working on client projects and exploring ideas.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
I was born in the 70's and grew up in the 80's and 90's so I feel I've had a unique front-row seat to the evolution of the internet. I grew up writing essays with my parents encyclopedias. When the internet came around, I was all in. From dial up to myspace to chat rooms!
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love getting creative...whether that's with colors, concepts or code. I could spend hours playing around with new coding techniques and love watching it all come together. Building is where I excel and where I like to spend time.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
A workout! or finding food when working abroad.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Modern. Feminine. Earthy. Playful. Vibrant. Editorial. Minimalist.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
All of them :) I love the mega menu the most but testimonial sliders and carousels are great as well.
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What makes your work standout?
I really focus on amalgamating my design sense with the clients' vision. I really want my client to love their website so I ensure I'm building to their unique requests. Although I have my own sense of design, I really listen to them and build around their design preference and vision as well. This creates quite an eclectic portfolio!
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Stamp and HammerWebsite →I have many. But I looooove what I did with the Stamp & Hammer website. They really challenged me in building something out of the box and there have been many times I had to amalgamate a few CSS workshops or plugins. There are some key components inside this website that I had to build from scratch. Like the floating newsletter bar and the home page rotating banner with video, images with Kenburns effects. Tons of amazing, fun challenges on this site.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
I would need to credit standout for a lot of my design techniques, my successful business structure and my ability to get through touch sticky codes. I love building and this course focuses on those who want to step out of the box. I love coloring outside the lines :)
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What is your dream website project?
I would love for someone to come to me and say 'I'll leave all the design and decision making to you!' Building a website without restriction or a cap on creativity has always been a dream.
Katherine Shuler
Brand & Web Designer
Squarespace Template, Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Brand Design
Austin, TX, USA
Katherine Shuler
Austin, TX / USA
Brand & Web Designer
Services
Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
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Hi! My name is Katherine Shuler and I’m a Brand & Web Designer based in Austin, TX, USA.
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Outside work you will often find me unplugging through exercise, such as taking long walks in the neighborhood, boxing, and weight lifting. Sometimes, I find myself dreaming of new ways to refresh my home and dip into my interior design hobby. When it's time to relax, I either binge on reality TV or try out a new pasta recipe in the kitchen. (V I E W)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually up around 6:30 AM and start my day by making a coffee protein shake. I then go through my inbox and adjust my schedule to prioritize tasks for the day. I try to take a quick walk outside, but if I can't, I make sure to get my steps in using a walking pad under my desk. My typical workload includes working on custom client websites and brands, handling UI/UX work for the agency I freelance for, and focusing on marketing for Rainey Studio. (V I E W)
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My day usually starts with coffee
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Most of the time I am working on website design, updates, and audits
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
When I was a little girl, I remember my dad bringing home a massive IBM desktop computer. I was immediately fascinated and spent many days of my childhood playing games such as The Sims. I eventually grew into the MySpace era, where I learned how to customize my profile using CSS. My love for technology and my traditional art background gave me clarity on what I eventually wanted to go to school for - Graphic Design.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love creating a brand's online presence. Websites offer ample space to display a visual story and showcase the brand's personality through small interactions and animations, creating a unified system.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
I am really enjoying diving into and experimenting with Webflow and Framer as platforms to offer clients. As a designer who uses Figma every day, I find both web-based builders offer ample space for creativity and customization without feeling daunting or too complex.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Feminine. Timeless. Modern. Editorial
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
I frequently reference workshops that focus on galleries, hover interactions, and scrolling. Adding small customized touches of code can help a brand stand out from templated designs and give it a unique voice and personality on a digital platform.
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What makes your work standout?
I have a diverse professional background that includes leadership in in-house start-up design and running my own studio. I've lived in Texas for over 10 years, where I've been inspired by the creative environment of Austin. However, I also draw inspiration from my Carolina roots, which are more classic and timeless, influenced by the beautiful landscape of tall trees and the Atlantic. I strive to create clean and elegant branding and website designs, using sophisticated typography to convey personality and employing strong art direction to establish a cohesive and timeless brand system that feels modern and fresh.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Standout is incredibly organized, detailed, and thoughtful. I've gained a wealth of knowledge about web design and development, including responsive design best practices, strategic copywriting, SEO, optimization, and more. Rache is always available to assist, answer questions, give feedback, and support all her students. It's definitely a worthwhile investment.
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What is your dream website project?
I would love to collaborate with an interior design studio that aligns with my aesthetic. The studio's website should have a sophisticated and classic design, displaying beautiful spaces with edge-to-edge media. In addition, I envision an accompanying e-commerce platform to sell their curated selection of furniture, decor, and other items that add warmth and personality to a home.
Gabbi Coronel
Brand & Web Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Brand Design, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Gabbi Coronel
Austin / Texas
Brand & Web Designer
Services
Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Gabbi Coronel and I’m a Brand & Web Designer based in Austin, Texas.
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Outside work you will often find me teaching yoga, traveling, or somewhere near water.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually drinking an iced latte, sketching up logo suites and getting inspired/ obsessed with color palettes and type design.
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My day usually starts with cuddling my dog.
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Most of the time I am working on brand identity and web design for entrepreneurs.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Xanga and AOL haha! and can't forget downloading music on Limewire.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Love love love the beginning process of design direction. conceptualizing section layouts and templates feels incredibly inspiring. I also love building it all out on Squarespace, implementing strategy and letting the brand identity come to life.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
In between coding I'm usually stretching on my office floor or playing with my dog. maybe a combo of both.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Earthy. Bold. Modern.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Sticky sections, vertical lines, scrolling and hover animations. honestly, love them all.
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What makes your work standout?
I usually refer to myself as a design chameleon. I capture the personality of each client while implementing my love for color, type, & image direction. Each project is unique and intuitive to the client and their vision.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
I would say I've learned to trust my creative style and be more confident in it. I've learned to take risks and not be afraid to be bold with design and code. practice practice practice the workshops that interest me. Truly have grown so much as a designer because of this course. It's a wealth to resources and opportunities to explore creativity.
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What is your dream website project?
My dream website project is to work with media production company or art gallery that allows me full creative freedom on the UI of their website.I envision bold typography, unique editorial layouts, and captivating imagery of their work. I want to push creative boundaries both in branding and in their web presence.
Kacey Musick
Kacey Musick
Philadelphia, PA / USA
Developer | Your Dev Bestie
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Kacey Musick and I’m a Developer | Your Dev Bestie based in Philadelphia, PA
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Outside work you will often find me taking long AF walks around my city, listening to audio books OR posted up at a coffee shop spending time talking non-stop with my IRL friends. ( V I E W )
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But on a typical workday, I am usually at my standing desk with at least 3 beverages, Chill Tracks playlist in my headphones, doing daily coding practice, keeping in constant contact with my work besties on Threads, while building out Squarespace sites for my most favorite designers. ( V I E W )
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My day usually starts with coffee, a walk, and CEO time
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Most of the time I am working on getting better and better at development.
“The main principle of Jupiter Development Studio is simple:
Quality Squarespace development for designers who build client-first websites without design limitations.
This means serving designers with skill AND efficiency.
The result is my ‘intensive’ brand model.”
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Some of my first memories are of being on the computer with my Mom! I was about 5 when she taught me how to type in command lines to run games on the family computer (in the 90s!!!) Then, by the time I was a tween, it was AOL instant messenger all day every day - this is still why I can type at the speed of light.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
As a developer, I love breaking the design down into parts and then translating it into a responsive space. I love figuring out how to build these designs to perfectly match the mockup designers send me. My focus is always on creating beautiful, responsive websites that are easy for people to use. I LOVE it when designers come to me with a beautiful idea that they’re not sure how to build. My brain comes alive and I can’t get enough.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
When I am mid-code, I typically put on a movie or TV show that I’ve seen a hundred times before. (Typically, a 90s romcom.) Having something familiar on in the background gives me just enough to ignore so my brain can refocus on the code at hand.
If something really stumps me, I’ll hop on my bike and take a 10 minute spin to shake off any error messages.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Minimalist. Playful.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Every single workshop is so helpful in making me a better developer. But, it’s less about specific code snippets, and more about the technique that is woven through the Standout Squarespace curriculum. Thanks to the workshops, and both version of the course, I am able to craft new pieces of code to create the looks my designers need. But, specifically, I think I use pseudo elements every single day. That and Flex Box.
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What makes your work standout?
I am a people-first developer. I practice code every day, I revisit lessons and workshops, and keep W3 schools open in (multiple) tabs of my browser. I do this because I want to make sure that what I build is actually easy to use for my designers AND their clients. I make sure I have experience building custom features so that I can inform and empower designers to create websites that clients aren't scared to touch.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Fernweh Studios designed by Mindful Charlene
This client project was my first as a development studio. It was an incredible experience, working closely with Charlene (fellow Standouter) to bring her stunning design to life was just such a dream. Her design required lots of Standout techniques, including text decors, pseudo elements, vertical tabs, hover effects, and about a hundred others to restructure list sections to best capture the painstaking vibes of her clients.
What I learned on that project has heavily influenced how I offer development and what I KNOW I’m capable of.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
The Standout programs doesn’t just give me stuff to memorize or teach what I could have Googled. It is this in-depth experience that feels more like grad school than an online course.
I took the first version of the course a couple years ago, and it took me about 3 months of hardcore study, along with hours and hours of work to get through those lessons. I stubbornly kept at it until one day … it clicked.
Because Rache teaches HOW TO THINK about development, I’ve been able to practice and hone my own development craft by relying on techniques taught in this program.
Recently, I sat down to take the updated version of the course and I finished in a week. It’s not because the course got easier - it’s because Rache taught me how to do this (and to do it efficiently!)
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What is your dream website project?
I want to work with design studios who are focused on people-first Squarespace websites. I want to work with designers who push the envelope, who have clear objectives, who want to grow and serve their clients on every level. I want to work with studios who welcome a developer as collaborator with big time bestie vibes!
Briana Summers
Owner
Brand Design, Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives
Briana Summers
Des Moines, Iowa / USA
Owner
Services
Brand Design, Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
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Hi! My name is Briana Summers and I’m an Owner based in Des Moines, Iowa
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Outside work you will often find me drinking margaritas, exploring my city with my daughter Navy and husband Joe, walking my two cavapoos Pickles and Tito, listening to a podcast, or working on my next painting. (VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually slacking with my team, sketching new ideas, or working on our next client branding project. (VIEW)
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My day usually starts with iced coffee.
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Most of the time I am working on all things branding.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Designing my Myspace layouts and chatting with my friends on AOL instant messenger after school
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love bringing a brand to life through a digital home. There's something so rewarding about exploring new typographic layouts or trying out a new kind of code and seeing it work in real life. Happy clients whose lives and businesses have changed after working with us is what keeps me going!
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Listening to a podcast!
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Feminine. Playful. Modern.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
I'm a big fan of vertical tabs.
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What makes your work standout?
I love to bring in a hand-drawn aesthetic to all of my work. Whether it's a texture I painted, an illustration I sketched, or a piece of lettering I wrote on my iPad, I think there's something unique about handmade elements in our digital world.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Lucie Fink
I worked with Lucie on revamping her brand identity and website. She was on a boring Squarespace template and her goal was to have a place where she was proud to send potential collaborations and house all of her content. She needed a brand and website that reflected her and her fun, colorful aesthetic.
We used the moodboard plug-in to show off Lucie's creative style and provide an interactive component to her audience.
I learned how to use summary blocks and blogs to load all of her content. Lucie shares her videos across all different platforms and we needed to find a way to make it easy for her audience to find.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
It's a goldmine of information! I used to Google my way through my business, specifically when it comes to web design. Now, if I'm ever stuck on anything in the development process, I pop over to the community and course and can more than likely find what I'm looking for. I also love how up-to-date the Standout programs remain in our ever-changing world.
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What is your dream website project?
I have SO many! I'd love to work with a large, well-known brand that I admire on a Shopify overhaul. A brand that comes to mind is Show Me Your Mumu!
Nathalie Chikhi
Founder, Designer and Artist
Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Brand Design, Squarespace Design and Dev, Photography
Nathalie Chikhi
Fort Worth Area / USA
Founder, Designer and Artist
Services
Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Brand Design, Squarespace Design and Dev, Photography
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Nathalie Chikhi and I’m a Founder, Designer and Artist based in Fort Worth Area, USA.
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Outside work you will often find me spending quality time with my daughter and husband.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually creating new original works in my art studio.
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My day usually starts with working out.
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Most of the time I am working on design and art.
“Intuition is what guides my creative process. Organically nurturing my imagination, always.”
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Well, I remember of my first website using dreamweaver. It was the inception of the internet ;-)
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love creating brand from the ground up, it is challenging and intimidating at the same time, but I am excited to capture the essence of the client and uncover the right visual signature for my client's brand.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Drinking coffee and going for a walk.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words?
Minimalist. Maximalist. Playful. Futuristic. Modern. Bold.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Font customization
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What makes your work standout?
Creativity, design and creative vision.
12
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Make it possible to personalize a solid platform such as Squarespace.
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What is your dream website project?
Work for a Fashion brand, with a solid team of designer, photographer, stylist and videographer and dev.
Ahdiya Gurgani
UX/UI | Branding & Web Designer
Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives, Brand Design
Ahdiya Gurgani
Melbourne / Australia
UX/UI | Branding & Web Designer
Services
Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives, Brand Design
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
Selected Work
01
Hi! My name is Ahdiya Gurgani and I’m a UX/UI | Branding & Web Designer based in Melbourne, Australia.
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Outside work you will often find me going to pilates, hiking, journaling and traveling to tropical islands
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But on a typical workday, I am usually helping clients get clear on their business goals, identify their niches and have strategy sessions. Designing, wireframing and developing.
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My day usually starts with journaling and meditation
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Most of the time I am working on designs, creating content for instagram
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Making the backend as seamless so my clients can sell their product or services with ease and almost passively!
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Learning the best techniques to make the squarespace website as unique as possible
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words?
Minimalist. Maximalist. Vibrant. Modern. Dark. Feminine.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
seamless animations
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What makes your work standout?
My work is rooted in UX/UI and psychology principles.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Sadia PsychologyWebsite →
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
How easily and effortless coding can be thanks to the course!
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What is your dream website project?
Building the website for Tony Robbins
Marlo Biasutti
Creative Director
Squarespace Design and Dev, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy
Marlo Biasutti
Toronto / Canada
Creative Director
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
01
Hi! My name is Marlo Biasutti and I’m a Creative Director based in Toronto, Canada.
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Outside work you will often find me spending time with my family and running trails.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually in my office loving every minute of it.
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My day usually starts with a walk with my dog.
05
Most of the time I am working on coding Squarespace websites for professionals that are ready to elevate their online presence.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Learning new coding techniques and seeing them come to life.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Modern. Bold
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
I love sticky features and mega menus.
09
What makes your work standout?
I have a background in print editorial that I love to bring to life in the digital world.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Peloton Capital Management.
This was a client project and my largest website build yet. It not only incorporated the brand identity I designed, but we also did a full photoshoot and videography that was incorporated into the new website. I love implementing sticky features for roll-over effects, a mega menu, and the ability to have full control over typography using code.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
How much I love coding. I always thought that my design brain wasn't built for this but using Rache's approach I have fallen in love.
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What is your dream website project?
I love them all. I like the diversity each client project brings and how we can express their individual brands online and make their personality shine.
Malin Eriksson
Web Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Brand Design, Website Tweaks
Malin Eriksson
Malmö / Sweden
Web Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Brand Design, Website Tweaks, Shopify Template
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
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Hi! My name is Malin Eriksson and I’m a Web Designer based in Malmö, Sweden
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Outside work you will often find me at the CrossFit gym or boxing, as I love to stay active. I also enjoy spending quality time with my partner, Dennis, and traveling to experience new places and cultures. ( VIEW )
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But on a typical workday, I do a little of everything. Since I am both a web designer and a marketing manager at a mall, I am usually in front of my computer, either working on web design projects or planning events as part of my role as a manager at a mall
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My day usually starts with a nice cup of coffee while checking my emails, followed by a pleasant stroll around the mall.
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Most of the time I am working on something creative tasks like designing graphics for a website or planning an exciting event.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Many years ago in school, the first thing we learned about computers was what 'www' stood for. Yes, I am that old...
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love the whole process, from getting to know you and your business inside out to extrapolating your values and translating them into a website that helps you get closer to your goal. But I love to code if we are in for the nite and gritty.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
During my mid-coding pastime, I like to take short walks to get some fresh air and clear my mind. I also enjoy having a healthy snack or a cup of coffee to keep my energy levels up and stay refreshed.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Modern. Bold
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Without a doubt the Sticky Gallery and Style Logo Image on Scroll workshops.
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What makes your work standout?
I don't do boring web design; I specialize in creating iconic brand and web designs for cult beauty brands. My focus is on the customer journey and ensuring that they experience your brand while easily finding what they are looking for.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Bare Nordic Beauty
My proudest website build so far is an e-commerce site for a client on Shopify called Bare Nordic Beauty. I took the skills I learned from working with Squarespace and applied them to Shopify. What started as a small complementary shop for a Nordic beauty brand boutique has grown into a full-fledged e-commerce store with over 400 products. The key lesson I learned from this project is to never set boundaries on what you can achieve.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
One of the most valuable lessons I've learned from the Standout programs is that with the right mindset and people cheering you on, you can achieve anything. The program has not only given me the necessary skillset but also fostered the confidence and mindset to stand out and design uniquely. The supportive community, always cheering us on, has been a huge part in pushing boundaries and reaching my goals.
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What is your dream website project?
My dream website project would be to build a visually bold and modern website that gives visitors an alluring and inspiring customer journey for an up-and-coming personal brand in the beauty industry. I envision creating a website that showcases their unique products and services, tells their story, and engages their audience with captivating content. This project would combine my passion for design with my love for the beauty industry, allowing me to craft an online presence that truly stands out and resonates with beauty enthusiasts.
Jodi Neufeld
Jodi neufeld
Winnipeg, Manitoba / Canada
Squarespace web designer
Services
Design Intensives
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
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Hi! My name is Jodi Neufeld and I’m a Squarespace web designer from/based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
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Outside work you will often find me playing tennis, gardening or drinking loose leaf tea
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And this is me on a typical workday ( VIEW )
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My day usually starts with coffee and quiet time.
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Most of the time I am working on Squarespace Design Days - my VIP day offering.
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What are the qualities you've developed or hurdles you've overcome?
Determination, patience and a love for research and learning
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What are the tasks you do for work?
Learn all the ways to get the most out of Squarespace, whether it is with custom coding or using built in elements in a unique way
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What do you love about Website Design and Development?
Being able to help so many clients and hear their audible relief on having a website handed over to them that is just what they were hoping for complete with tutorials on how to update it.
09
What are your first memories of the Internet?
Using a dial up modem and thinking that was pretty cool!
10
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love the challenge of bringing a design to life in a way that will be easy for clients to update. I don't mind digging into the code at all to get the function that I want for my clients.
11
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding? Drinking loose leaf tea and doing calf raises!
12
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Modern.
13
Share your unique style, your design philosophy and/or aesthetics that appeal to you.
Minimal design that is beautiful and functional. I am not a ton of bells and whistles - but a fan of easy to use and update website for my clients. I provide these websites through my Squarespace Design Day service and often design an entire website in just one day.
14
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Scoping sections, managing background image widths, custom arrows
15
What makes your work standout?
My biggest goal is to make websites easy for my clients by setting them up the best way, making them super easy to update and using custom code to create unique elements and styles that clients are easily able to reuse.
16
What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Jess V Meditation
Creating a clean fresh site with interesting elements such as buttons that spin on hover, image decors, split sections and tabbed sections
Kate Headley Photography
The client wanted a very unique website with staggered images and unique layouts. This was done on 7.0 so I had to use pseudo element positioning. Also, used sticky grid galleries for the press in print page, a vertical timeline for the About page. I also used the mega menu workshop.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Learn how to scope sections and designs in a way that is easy for clients to apply. It's also helped me understand so many coding concepts that are specific to Squarespace so I can get the most out of it.
18
What is your dream website project?
Photographer, or interior designers with gorgeous photos and a strong sense of style.
Wynny
Designer / Creative Developer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Shopify Template, Brand Design, Squarespace Template
Wynny
Jakarta / Indonesia
Designer / Creative Developer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Shopify Template, Brand Design, Squarespace Template
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
Selected Work
01
Hi! My name is Wynny and I’m a Designer / Creative Developer based in Jakarta, Indonesia
02
Outside work you will often find me at local coffee shops, or finding new food to try.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually with my headphones on, I put on my comfiest clothes, and am ready to immerse myself into my work.
04
My day usually starts with morning workout, journaling
05
Most of the time I am working on pushing the envelope, one day at a time.
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
friendster. oh no.. 🙈
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Exploring design direction. And what I like the most is building and coding it to live. I love the thrill and the problem solving part of building the site.
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Brew another coffee. The smell of freshly brewed coffee lifts my spirit. At the end of the day/week, I reward myself with a few episodes of Kdrama.
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Earthy. Modern.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Every single one of the Standout workshops is valuable in making a unique standout website. I learned a lot from Rache's thought process and how to apply that, not only limited to the workshop materials but I can use the same principles to solve other problems as well.
11
What makes your work standout?
I took time to listen to my client's problem, provide the simplest solution, and elevate it to make it look unique and stand out. Every client is different, every project is a new challenge. I am always up for any creative challenge. I am led by curiosity and skill-driven results.
12
What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Mutual Muse.
Website → As a Shopify Developer this is my proudest project. Designed by the lovely Dana from @paradise.studio.design Lots of the buildout from this site is based from my learning from Standout Squarespace and Standout Shopify. And I use lots of assets from Standout Shopify Code Toolkit that I modified so it looks like the design that Dana has.
AR15 and Under
Website →Designed by KUYA, my role in this project is the Shopify Developer. This is a non-profit project that won 2024 D&AD award for Writing in Design (Graphite Pencil)
Gaze
Website →As designer and developer, this is my proudest project. What I love about it is, the challenge of how to make Squarespace website look unique
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Rache's teaching style and materials are unique, aesthetic, and very importantly: make sense. Standout program has the best of both worlds of creativity and coding. Being a designer who loves to venture and learn more in coding, I took many coding courses and most of them were too long/too slow/too boring but not with Standout. Every module sparks interest and Rache's way of teaching makes coding make sense.
Also, the community. I met lots of new friends in Standout, and collaborate on projects and develop meaningful relationships.
14
What is your dream website project?
Be part of a project that is bigger than me.
Cecily Carlyle
Cecily Carlyle
Toronto / Canada
Visual Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Brand Design
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
01
Hi! My name is Cecily Carlyle and I’m a Visual Designer based in Toronto, Canada.
02
Outside work you will often find me walking around the city getting coffee with friends, going on hikes, and checking out new art exhibits.(VIEW)
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually at home working away at my desk listening to DJ Cinthie to get into a flow state.
04
My day usually starts with COFFEE
05
Most of the time I am working on emails and iterating on designs.
“The end result was a site with a visual style that was unique to me and which told my story in an innovative and one-of-a-kind way.”
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
Angel Fire which was a website builder I used back in 2000 to upload as many pixelated Spice Girl and Sailor Moon images, as I possibly could haha.
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Figuring out how the visual identity will translate over to the web experience and putting the puzzle pieces together so the content flows well.
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Stretching and recaffeinating.
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Editorial. Modern. Brutalist.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
-Stacked List Cards
-Split Gallery
-Overflow Elements to Adjacent Sections
11
What makes your work standout?
With my background in fashion design, I incorporate a European, minimalistic sensibility in my work. I gravitate towards clean lines, grids, textures, black accents, and an overall minimalistic design aesthetic.
12
What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Kim Vance ND
Website →The client completed an in depth questionnaire relating to their business, industry competitors, content requirements, and desired styles. I distilled all of the information into a visual identity concept. Once approved by the client we moved into the web design process which consists of designing a high-fidelity prototype of the homepage. Once the homepage is approved the remaining pages are designed and the site is built out with minor tweaks via client feedback.
Workshops used:
-Fluid Tab Grids for Blog section on Home page
-Stacked List Cards on Services page
Throughout this project build I learnt that "less is more". I always start out wanting to include a lot of cool features, but I am reminded to ask: what is the purpose, and will it hinder the user's experience?
13
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Don't be afraid to try and get messy. Use the amazing community to your advantage. If you're struggling to understand a concept—practice is key. This can come in the form a concept project for your portfolio if you don't have a client. Keep going and it will get easier and you will get quicker!
14
What is your dream website project?
An e-commerce site for a brand in the beauty space that requires high-quality, elevated packaging and brand photos.
Jess Hall
Web Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy
Jess Hall
Spokane, WA / USA
Web Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
01
Hi! My name is Jess Hall and I’m a Web Designer based in Spokane, WA, USA.
02
Outside work you will often find me wrangling toddlers, negotiating allowances with my teens, throwing endless tennis balls for Rocky (the dog!), and fueling up on iced coffee while strolling the farmers market. Oh, and attempting to master a new recipe with my hubby!
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually helping incredible small businesses turn their vision into reality, jamming out to classic rock (think CCR!), collaborating with inspiring clients, battling the email beast, and getting creative with designs!
04
My day usually starts with "MOMMY!"
05
Most of the time I am working on making myself look cool online.
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
You've got mail! AOL Instant Messaging. Learning basic html and css to make my myspace page look cool. And NeoPets.
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
The collaboration with the clients, hearing them talk passionately about with business, and creating vision boards.
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Walking to the park with my kids, throwing the ball for Rocky boy, and dance parties!
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Feminine. Modern. Vintage/Retro.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Slide-out Menu, Horizontal Scrolling Gallery, and Split Gallery.
11
What makes your work standout?
We champion creative collaboration. We understand the power of storytelling. A brand goes beyond visuals; it's a narrative that connects with your audience on an emotional level. We demonstrate an appreciation for the diverse needs of creatives.
12
What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Fromage Studio - My personal website - It's been an every-evolving work of art since I started my business in October 2023! I've been designing websites on Squarespace for about 8 years so I knew it was the platform I'd use - I started by finding inspo on Pinterest and instagram (actually found @squarestylist right off the bat). I've basically been building and tweaking my website every month. Right now I've implemented the Slide out menu, horizontal scrolling gallery, and movable blocks.
13
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
We don't deserve you, Rache & Team! You constantly give and think of new ways to make us better. The way my websites have totally been elevated since starting this program (and I haven't even finished yet) is insane. Thank you!
14
What is your dream website project?
My dream website project definitely includes interactive storytelling. Interactive elements could allow visitors to explore the creative process behind each piece, perhaps through videos or behind-the-scenes sketches. Imagine a 360-degree view of a jeweler's workspace
Breezi Harrell
Brand and Website Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, Squarespace Template, Shopify Template, Brand Design
Breezi Harrell
Austin, TX and Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Brand and Website Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, Squarespace Template, Shopify Template, Brand Design
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
01
Hi! My name is Breezi Harrell and I’m a Brand and Website Designer based in Austin, TX and Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
02
Outside work you will often find me reading, at the beach, or walking in ATX with my Australian Shepherd, Snacks. (VIEW)
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually listening to Billie Eilish in between chatting with clients! (VIEW)
04
My day usually starts with an iced latte.
05
Most of the time I am working on Shopify websites.
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
The dial-up internet sound (IYKYK) and AIM instant messenger!
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Making a client's vision come true with custom code and boosting their confidence in their brand or website!
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Scrolling Substack newsletters
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Coastal. Clean. Modern.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Animations, Menu Navigations (mega menu or balanced headers), Custom Typography, Alternate Images on Hover, Pseudo Elements, Loading Screen
11
What makes your work standout?
My work stands out because I'm extremely versatile, and I don't have a niche audience. I work with a wide variety of clients with different aesthetics, and I truly love how unique each project is. I come from a nonprofit background, so my love for designing is celebrated through helping my clients achieve their dreams.
12
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Apart from making me the coding expert and website designer I am today, some of my biggest takeaways from the Standout programs are the continued support Rache gives by answering student questions and how kind everyone in the community is. This, coupled with seeing how other designers utilize the program material, has definitely contributed to my growth and happiness as a creative.
13
What is your dream website project?
A passion project centered around my book Instagram account @brewsandbooks! If only I could find the time ;)
Min Liu
Squarespace & Shopify Web Designer & Developer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Min Liu
The Hague / The Netherlands
Squarespace & Shopify Web Designer & Developer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
Selected Work
01
Hi! My name is Min Liu and I’m a Squarespace & Shopify Web Designer & Developer based in The Hague, The Netherlands
02
Outside work you will often find me sewing, baking, exploring new local shops and cafes and visiting museums.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually starting with a cup of coffee. Then, I will work on website design or development service for Squarespace or Shopify.
04
My day usually starts with hot coffee!
05
Most of the time I am working on Squarespace website design and development.
06
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love using some coding tricks to make the website look more unique for the client. In addition, I love seeing the refreshed website look after working together.
07
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
I am a foodie. Baking cakes help refresh my mind, and I am ready to code again!
08
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words?
Minimalist. Feminine. Modern
09
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Hover effect and pseudo elements. I like animation!
10
What makes your work standout?
My design process is marked by the incorporation of at least 3 custom code features, which not only enhance the aesthetics but also the functionality of the website. Moreover, I prioritize client empowerment, ensuring that they can easily maintain their websites on their own, even after our collaboration has ended.
11
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
These programs help me to code confidently and streamline my process. With the coding toolkit and the knowledge base, I can work smarter. I now also have my own code toolkit and knowledge base for Squarespace service.
12
What is your dream website project?
I'd love to work with female-led businesses since my style is more feminine. I would also love to work with visual creators, such as photographers, artists, event planners, designers, and handmade business owners.
Anita Cheung
Brand and Website Designer, Developer, Creative Consultant
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives
Anita Cheung
Vancouver, Canada
Brand and Website Designer, Developer, Creative Consultant
Services
Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, Illustration
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
Selected Work
01
Hi! My name is Anita Cheung and I’m a Brand and Website Designer, Developer, Creative Consultant based in Vancouver, Canada
02
Outside work you will often find me sketching, gardening, horseback riding, surfing, reading, or watching movies. (VIEW)
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually doing intensive client design work (which I call Snack Dates!), taking calls, or creating illustrations-- it all just depends on the day! (But always with at least two or three beverages by my side.) (VIEW)
04
My day usually starts with matcha latte and a stretch.
05
Most of the time I am working on client branding & website projects
““Working with Neets is an absolute joy! She takes the time to understand your business, vision, and clients to build a virtual space that engages your audience and fully represents your business. I love working with her and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a website that stands out & truly embodies their brand!” ”
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
Some of my earliest memories of the internet were spent building my own webpages on geocities and asianavenue as a tween, and designing my neopet dream home.
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I work in an intensive-design-day format and my FAVOURITE day is the website design day. It's where I take everything the client has shared (copy, photos, brand kit, hopes and dreams), and put it together into a functional and beautiful website mockup. From there, we spend the day going back and forth, making edits and changes in real time. It is so collaborative and incredibly rewarding to see the client's dream website be created- literally right in front of their eyes.
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Does listening to ghibli music count? Whenever I need a break, I also head downstairs to my partner's office (we both work from home) for a mid-day hug.
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words?
Playful. Minimalist. Maximalist. Vibrant. Modern
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Ah, so many! But I think the good ol' split screen sticky scroll has been a go-to.
11
What makes your work standout?
As a libra, and a people pleaser, I've always been a bit of a chameleon-- which has really come in handy with my work. Instead of having a concrete cookie-cutter style, I like to tailor my designs for each brand and each project. With that said, my "signature" approach is to encourage my clients to infuse some delight into the design. Whether that's through scroll effects, gifs, or colour, I like to add just a touch of unexpected playfulness to everything.
12
What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Decipher Counselling
Website →
I worked with Linda, the founder of Decipher Counselling, on her brand and website design. Over the course of four days, we were able to make her vision a reality. She came to me with keywords like "nostalgia" and "dreamy", and I think the final result is exactly that! You can check it out for yourself.
Standout Workshops used: Universal Filter, and a lot of pseudo elements were used in the design.
13
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
To have fun & play with website design! I'm always thinking of "how else can we do this" in a way that feels delightful and unconventional.
14
What is your dream website project?
I'm currently loving minimalist websites-- minimal in terms of content, not necessarily design. Bring on the one-page websites! I think the boundary/ restraint that's needed makes it all the more interesting on a creative level.
I love the idea of a website being a portal. Providing mystery and intrigue, and just the right amount of information, so that folks are moved into action to speak with an actual human being/ continue down the path of discovering more about a business.
Mahsa Emami
Brand & Web Designer
Brand Design, Squarespace Design and Dev
Ottawa, Canada
Mahsa Emami
Ottawa / Canada
Brand & Web Designer
Services
Brand Design, Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
01
Hi! My name is Mahsa Emami and I’m a Brand & Web Designer based in Ottawa, Canada.
02
Outside work you will often find me taking an urban stroll downtown to do some street photography, or in a cozy neighborhood café.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually I usually wake up in the morning, get a coffee, design client work, and meet with my clients.
04
My day usually starts with a coffee
05
Most of the time I am working on client projects.
06
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Start designing on Figma
07
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
My mid-coding pastime is taking short breaks to stretch, grab a coffee, and listen to some music.
08
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Modern. Earthy.
09
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Image Reveal on Text Hover using Image Blocks and Stylish Carousel Summary Block
10
What makes your work standout?
It is my commitment to minimalism, ensuring that each design is not only stylish but also elegant and modern. This approach creates clean, sophisticated visuals that capture attention and convey a sense of refined simplicity.
11
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Learning deep code
12
What is your dream website project?
Improving my coding skills
Monica Gibson
Creative Director/Owner
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives
Monica Gibson
Phoenix / USA
Creative Director / Owner
Services
Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
01
Hi! My name is Monica Gibson and I’m a Creative Director/Owner based in Phoenix, USA.
02
Outside work you will often find me traveling, trying new foods, at heated yoga, and flexing my non-digital creative muscle.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually in and out of meetings, connecting with my clients, designing brands + websites, looking for inspo on non-digital platforms, and scouring social media for hidden gems.
04
My day usually starts with walking my dog :)
05
Most of the time I am working on myself! With the intention of leveling up my design and creative skills.
“A creative studio that believe the odds are always in your favor.”
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
Picking the perfect AIM name.
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Translating my wireframe into a site with motion and an exciting UX.
08
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Modern. Playful. Bold
09
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Anything with a gallery. I love new and exciting ways to share photos.
10
What makes your work standout?
My genuine love for design. I create the things I wish I saw more of in the world.
11
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
That beauty and code not only can, but SHOULD go hand in hand.
12
What is your dream website project?
I love working with other creatives who aren't afraid to take bold moves and try something new. I don't have dream projects, I have dream clients. I believe I can bring all visions to life so long as I have a client who is open to being bold.
Avni Nijhawan
Designer, Developer, Creative Director
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Photography, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives, Brand Design
Avni Nijhawan
San Francisco, CA / USA
Designer, Developer, Creative Director
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Photography, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives, Brand Design
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
01
Hi! My name is Avni Nijhawan and I’m a Designer, Developer, Creative Director based in San Francisco, CA
02
Outside work you will often find me playing piano, learning languages, dying at bootcamp, or on a picnic in Golden Gate Park.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually at my computer with coffee and a cookie.
04
My day usually starts with coffee.
05
Most of the time I am working on putting ideas together!
“We help innovative brands hellbent on change sparkle online. ”
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
Ask Jeeves, Neopets, Xanga, MySpace, Geocities, AIM, Yahoo
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Becoming the catalyst for the vision; helping clients better know what they're looking for and ultimately bringing it to life through our collaboration
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Giving my cat Boba cuddles :)
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Modern. Playful. Bold
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Custom menus, custom headers, animations on scroll,
11
What makes your work standout?
The name of the game is *memorable websites that share your story.* If you work with us, you're not going to get a cookie cutter design.
12
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Knowing how to code opens up an entire new world of design possibilities!
13
What is your dream website project?
I would love to work with a brand working on a truly unique, perhaps aspirational product that makes the world a better place — lab-grown meat brand UPSIDE Foods comes to mind!
