Mariana Durst
Mariana Durst
Rochester, MI / United States
Brand Strategist for Fine Artists
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Brand Design, Copywriting, Mentorship
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
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Hi! My name is Mariana Durst and I’m a Brand Strategist for Fine Artists based in Rochester, MI, United States.
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Outside work you will often find me painting in my barn-turned-art-studio(VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually helping artists sell their art online with all my emotional support drinks (i.e. coffee, hydration water, smoothie, etc) within reach.
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My day usually starts with a morning facial cleansing routine.
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Most of the time I am working on artist's brand strategies, mentorship calls, or on Voxer with my mastermind.
“Nothing will happen if your art remains unseen. Anything can happen if you share it with abandon.”
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
The sweet, sweet sound of connecting to the internet, hearing "You've got mail!" and reading the Design Sponge blog faithfully.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Every website I make makes the world more beautiful and connected. The stories I get to tell online via branding, web design, and copywriting, feel like artwork to create. My artist clients are pursuing wild dreams with their art. It's wildly inspiring, and a privilege to serve them.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Listening to music to help me focus or power through.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Playful. Artsy. Otherworldly.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
All of them!
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What makes your work standout?
The fact that my websites take site visitors on a journey that immerses them in my artist clients' art and story.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
I love that Standout Squarespace allowed my designs to get wings. I was finally able to execute the full expression of my vision for my clients.
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What is your dream website project?
I love working with passionate artists who are driven to share their art and message. I love the energy that exists when an artist is ready to embrace the process of sharing their art with their heart!
