Directory
Collaborate with our Standout web designer-developers on your next project, from plugin installations to template reskins to custom-coded website builds.
Kaitlin Marino
Founder, Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Brand Design
Kaitlin Marino
Bucks County / PA
Founder, Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Brand Design
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Kaitlin Marino and I’m a Founder, Designer based in Bucks County, PA.
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Outside work you will often find me tending to the 1800s cottage I own with my husband, frolicking through local antique stores, watering my rose garden, collecting old books, or exploring the countryside. (VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually sitting in my pink vintage chair, sipping either coffee or matcha, working on soulful brand identities and artful websites for other creative small business owners (with Taylor Swift's Tortured Poet's Department on repeat).
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My day usually starts with coffee on the patio with my husband (we love to watch the birds come to all of our feeders in the morning).
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Most of the time I am working on brand strategies, brand identities, websites, or print collateral.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Oh gosh, I think the very beginning of starting the design process and then the coding development. After creating a beautiful brand identity, it is so exciting to me to tell its story even further through website design - infusing page designs with the brand's typography, aesthetic, colors, and overall look and feel is so fulfilling to me. My other favorite part is diving into the technicality of the code - I grew up being very good at math so seeing ideas and designs come to life through a beautiful "language" and problem solving is another incredibly fulfilling feeling!
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
The occasional little treat - and that to me is a quick coffee out and another quick stop at a local vintage store ;)
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words?
Romantic. Otherworldly. Vintage/Retro. Earthy. Feminine. Editorial
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
To be honest, I don't think I can pinpoint just one... I have yet to go through the course from beginning to end in totality (something I look forward to doing), so I find myself weaving back and forth throughout different workshops and classes to find something that sparks a design idea for a certain project. I love incorporating touches of animation (through the typewriter effect), pop-out menus (through javascript), and many many other beautiful lessons Rache has graciously given us.
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What makes your work standout?
I think my work stands out through its poetic, vintage, and artful charm. I infuse my work with romanticism and art the same way I do with my general lifestyle... looking at it through a poetic perspective - and I think this is seen within each project.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Photos by Gayle
Gayle and I had a vision of infusing her entire brand aesthetic with a map motif (to align her work with the "anywhere your love is" tagline. Weaving this motif throughout the site with coordinates, embossing, textures, etc. was something that was a bit outside the box and very fun to dream up.
Throughout her website build, I definitely got more skilled in coding in a lyrical and poetic manner.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
My biggest take-away from Standout Squarespace so far is learning the back-end of how things work versus just copy and pasting tweaks where needed. Prior to the course, I would google how to bring certain ideas to life and because of the program and Rache's teachings, I feel like I am really understanding the "why" and "how" behind each lesson and how to actually expand on it on my own. It's a very rewarding feeling!
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What is your dream website project?
I would love to partner with a pottery studio and infuse a website design with organic shapes, textures, and aesthetics. I tend to partner with a ton of wedding photographers (whom I adore), but I would be so excited to transition even further into some other creative businesses who create art as well.
Nenah Bondi
Brand & Website Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Photography, Brand Design
Nenah Bondi
Portland, Oregon
Brand & Website Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Photography, Brand Design
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Nenah Bondi and I’m a Brand & Website Designer based in Portland, Oregon
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Outside work you will often find me sleeping, cooking plant-based meals, and noodling around with music synthesizers.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually immersed in inspiring brand & website projects for ambitious women
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My day usually starts with snuggling.
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Most of the time I am working on organizing, prioritizing, and creating.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Coding MySpace profiles for myself and all my friends!
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
You receive a personalized, down-to-earth experience and an elevated website that help you expand and attract the kinds of connections and opportunities you're looking for. ✨
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Delicious little snacks - dried mango, blueberry kombucha, pistachios, mmmmmm.....
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Feminine. Earthy. Vintage/Retro.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Split Sections, Sticky Sections and Animate on Scroll
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What makes your work standout?
I have a unique blend of artistic and technical balance, so I not only envision unique and beautiful designs, but I can also execute them in a technically advanced way.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Nenah.Eve
Website →My favorite website i've ever built is my own website. I started with brand strategy to clarity my audience and my offers, and then I created a sitemap and wireframe. From there, I designed the website on Figma and then developed it in Squarespace. I used more Standout techniques than I can count, including moveable blocks, split sections, sticky sections, images on hover, timelines, Flodesk integrations, and more.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
So much can be learned when you have access to clear, well-organized resources and a responsive, supportive community.
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What is your dream website project?
I'd love to create a website for a popular music artist! I'd also love to develop a brand for a flower farmer.
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
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Hi! My name is Jess Hall and I’m a Web Designer based in Spokane, WA, USA.
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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!
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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!
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My day usually starts with "MOMMY!"
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Most of the time I am working on making myself look cool online.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Feminine. Modern. Vintage/Retro.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Slide-out Menu, Horizontal Scrolling Gallery, and Split Gallery.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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
Claire Allen
Website, Print, and Branding Designer, Helle Creative
Brand Design, Squarespace Design and Dev
Claire Allen
Asheville, North Carolina / USA
Website, Print, and Branding Designer
Helle Creative
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
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Hi! My name is Claire Allen and I’m a Website, Print, and Branding Designer based in Asheville, North Carolina, USA.
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Outside work you will often find me at the barn with my horse, enjoying lap time with one (or both) of my two cats, or planning our next travel adventure.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually helping my clients get excited about their businesses with thoughtful, stunning + effective graphic design that is uniquely suited to their needs; probably with a cat on my lap then too!
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My day usually starts with coffee.
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Most of the time I am working on branding, custom Squarespace websites, and print design projects
“Crafting notice-worthy brands, websites + more for creatives + creators that you can’t wait to share.”
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love both the design and development phases on building websites, but one of my favorite parts of the process is seeing how, through the process of thinking through their site, my clients often get to see their business in a new way, identify new opportunities, and get excited about what they do all over again. A new website can (and should) be so much more than "just" a website for a new, growing, or established business.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Quick little mid-coding dance to Iggy Pop's The Passenger or Chappell Roan's Pink Pony Club at my desk.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Bold. Vintage/Retro. Creative.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
It varies from project to project. I typically don't cut and paste a similar style or technique between different sites. Each project has a specific goal and a personalized story, meaning every final product is ultimately unique. As a member of the first Standout class ever offered, I've found that Standout solutions are all adaptable and my use of the skills learned in the course have evolved over the years.
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What makes your work standout?
No design decision is made without careful thought rooted in strategy. I don't chase trends and I don't design sites on a whim. I ask the right questions of my clients and engage in a collaborative process with them to ensure the final product is effective and representative of how their business should be seen.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Standout doesn't need to represent a specific look or style, it's about thinking outside the box, knowing the platform and the code well enough to know how to push the boundaries of your designs, and coming up with creative and intuitive solutions in both design and development. I don't design sites with the intention of replicating the course's style or someone else's work, but rather use the tools from the course to create something entirely unexpected.
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What is your dream website project?
Current dream industries include classical music, travel, food and beverage, equestrian businesses, and more. I work with a wide range of industries, and I can honestly say that each new project is always an educational and inspirational adventure.
Anjuli Garcia
Founder & Creative Director
Brand Design, Website Tweaks, Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev
Anjuli Garcia
Houston, TX / USA
Founder & Creative Director
Services
Brand Design, Website Tweaks, Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Anjuli Garcia and I’m a Founder & Creative Director based in Houston, TX.
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Outside work you will often find me… To stay balanced and recharged, I enjoy watching movies, jamming to concerts, being a foodie, nature bathing, and being present for friends and family.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually on Figma or Adobe designing brands and websites!
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My day usually starts with checking on emails and daily overview in Notion.
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Most of the time I am working on brand and web projects!
“Studio Junk is a black-led brand and web design studio that creates authentic brand experiences for thoughtful businesses committed to social good. We believe social impact can exist in many forms! Our creative genius infuses soul and purpose into every touchpoint to give you a fresh brand that deeply connects with communities and beyond. Currently, we are amplifying our efforts to work with local brands and the younger generations who are passionate about community.
Our work has been featured in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Forbes and the MOCA- LA just to name a few. And we are excited to announce we have been honored as Goldman Sachs: Black In Business alumni.
We can see you’re a fellow visionary who likes to shake things up within your business, and Studio Junk is here for it. Let’s bring the same energy to spread social good 🤟🏾!”
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
AOL and dial-up!
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love getting creative direction to guide my UI/UX process when building websites.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
My mid-coding pastimes include walking my dogs, singing, chatting in creative communities, and enjoying good food.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Maximalist. Bold. Earthy. Vintage/Retro.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
So hard to pick, but anything that makes summary blocks look different! Also, anything that stacks!
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What makes your work standout?
My design infuses a very expressive approach that combines creativity and authenticity.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
First, take the time to learn and master the foundations! Secondly, learning in a community setting really propels your growth vs. working alone. Lastly, RACHE IS A GENIUS!
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What is your dream website project?
I would love to work on music festival or an event advocating for climate activism. Another one would a be a LGBTQ+ brand!
Bitty Berlinghoff
Owner / Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks
Bitty Berlinghoff
Mission / Canada
Owner / Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Bitty Berlinghoff and I’m an Owner / Designer based in Mission, Canada.
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Outside work you will often find me tending to my vegetable garden, wrangling my toddler, or driving with my husband down the back roads on Canada's West Coast listening to a good album <3 (VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually headphones in, latte hot, elbows deep in a brand strategy session, obsessing over my curves in Illustrator perfecting type for a logo, or custom-coding beautiful and immersive websites. (VIEW)
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My day usually starts with a hot coffee.
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Most of the time I am working on strategic brand and web design projects.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
I am a true Canadian millennial, so my early memories include Napster, Neopets & MSN Messenger.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love finding creative solutions for complex problems. Laying information out in a way that is easy to understand, beautiful and compelling for its intended audience, and intuitive to use is a thrill for me!
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Listening to an album front to back, no skips.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Vintage/Retro. Modern. Feminine.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
I am always referencing everything I learned in standout, but flexbox was a real ah-ha moment for me.
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What makes your work standout?
My work is always clean and intuitive, but I like to add something whimsical to everything I build-- something that perks your eyebrow up and makes you think, '"ooh, that's nice"
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
My own website is probably my proudest website build so far, easyoriginals.com. For this one my process has been a bit ongoing, since it's my own website. As I learned more about Squarespace, I improved my website more and more. Some standout workshops I used are: wavy marquee, sticky sections, split sections, and I also had to do some javascript deep diving to figure out the menu stick/scroll feature.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Scoping your work well and and keeping your code clean will save you SO MUCH TIME and energy, it will make things easier for your clients, for future iterations of the software, and for future collaborators.
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What is your dream website project?
I do a lot of service-based businesses right now, but I'd love to get into more product-based e-commerce websites. Craft cannabis or distillery, a funky ceramicist, a slow fashion brand, or a fun kids brand would all be amazing to work on and allow for something really fun and different!
