Directory
Collaborate with our Standout web designer-developers on your next project, from plugin installations to template reskins to custom-coded website builds.
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
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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
Maria Elena Monraz Preciado
Founder & Creative Director
Brand Design, Graphic Design, Illustrations, Creative Direction
Maria Elena Monraz Preciado
Guadalajara / Mexico
Founder & Creative Director
Services
Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
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Hi! My name is Maria Elena Monraz Preciado and I’m a Founder & Creative Director based in Guadalajara, Mexico
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Outside work you will often find me playing with my dog Bimba (although I do that during work hours too :)) Doing sports, specially kite-surf. I love traveling and working as a digital nomad. I am *based* in Mexico so I love summer, the beach and any activity that requires being in water. I love running early in the morning, coffee (espresso) and architecture / interior design.(VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually drinking coffee and designing the website architecture. I love development and my focus is bringing designers vision and website projects to life through smart code. As an architect turned web developer I an a natural puzzle solver, coming up with simple yet impactful coding solutions for fellow cool designers, this is why my studio is called From Cool to Coded.
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My day usually starts with meditation, coffee and a morning run in the nearest park
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Most of the time I am working on web development for other designers inside Squarespace and Shopify
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
I am a 90's kid so I remember the sound of dial up internet. I am a hybrid: knew both analog and digital eras. I would download coloring books and images that I could then print out and make an art project out of them... I loved it since the very beginning.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Coding is where I shine. I like design and really enjoy it too... but writing lines of code and coming up with smart, efficient and simple solutions to website mockups is my passion. I love puzzles (big sudoku fan) and web development is like solving one big puzzle in many small steps.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Playing with my dog
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Monochrome. Playful. Bold.
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Share your unique style, your design philosophy and/or aesthetics that appeal to you.
I consider myself a design chameleon. I love studying vintage magazines and books to gather inspo as much as I love seeing what's new on Pinterest. I try my best to combine the best of new and old while providing a safety net depending on the niche my clients are in.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
All of them! But if I have to choose: vertical lines, mega menus (or any menu workshop), testimonial slider, sticky - scrolling, focus list carrousels, anything with hover effects and animations.... Lol I could keep going, they are all amazing.
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What makes your work standout?
I love an editorial, bold, monochromatic design but contrasted with fun, playful user integrations. I love it when users are surprised when visiting a website with *hidden* cool animations and interactions. I love to incorporate these fun little code snippets that give web designs and extra layer of fun.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Maria Web StudioWebsite →It was the first website I made for myself when I launched my Web Design Studio and was still a student inside Standout Squarespace. Since it was a project for myself I felt really confident to explore and take risks. It represented my design style to the fullest: editorial, vertical lines, black and white and image and typography based. I built it when the classic editor was the only editor. I used the lessons learned inside Module 4: Box model, typography, display, float and layout position properties. During this project I learned that anything is possible when you learn smart coding techniques. That CSS alone goes a long long way. I also learned more about my personal style and POV.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
My biggest takeaway is that if you build strong skills you can achieve anything. That you can create your dream job, and creativity is inside all of us, it just has different outlets. I will forever be grateful for Rache and of her Standout Programs, they opened a lot of doors I never thought possible for me.
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What is your dream website project?
I love coding websites, so my dream website project is to collaborate with nice, cool designers around the world and bring their website projects from cool to coded.
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
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Hi! My name is Wynny and I’m a Designer / Creative Developer based in Jakarta, Indonesia
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Outside work you will often find me at local coffee shops, or finding new food to try.
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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.
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My day usually starts with morning workout, journaling
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Most of the time I am working on pushing the envelope, one day at a time.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
friendster. oh no.. 🙈
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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.
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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.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Earthy. Modern.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What is your dream website project?
Be part of a project that is bigger than me.
Tamsyn Bishop
Branding and Website Designer at Launch + Co,
Squarespace Design & Dev, Shopify Design & Dev
Atlanta, GA, USA
tamsyn bishop
Atlanta, Georgia / USA
Brand and Web Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Development, Shopify Design and Development
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
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Hi! My name is Tamsyn Bishop and I’m a Branding and Website Designer from/based in Atlanta, GA.
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Outside work you will often find me spending time with my 2 pups and my husband ( VIEW )
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My day usually starts with coffee and a walk.
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Most of the time I am working on Squarespace or Shopify website builds.
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What are the qualities you've developed or hurdles you've overcome?
Hard work, dedication, and practice
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What are the tasks you do for work?
To combine our creativity and coding skills with the vision of our clients
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What do you love about Website Design and Development?
That no day is ever the same and there are always opportunities to learn and gain new skills
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
All I wanted to do was play Sims all day!
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Bringing together the strategy with the creative vision. I love being able to try new things and implement new features that I learn.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding? Walking my two pups!
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Bold. Earthy. Minimalist.
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Share your unique style, your design philosophy and/or aesthetics that appeal to you.
Using a brand strategy approach first. Being able to design a brand and website based on our clients goals for their brand and what their audience would resonate with.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Split sections, summary block tabs, split section gallery, overlapping images, and much more!
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What makes your work standout?
The combination of strategy and design to bring our clients the biggest return.
If you have questions, or are interested in working with out team you can complete our inquiry form and setup your free discovery call here.
We can't wait to work with you!
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Black Tie Optional
Visit website →We started the project with a brand strategy session to learn all about our client and her business and where she wanted to take it. She was looking to elevate her bohemian brand in order to attract more high-ticket projects. In tandem with her strategic re-brand, we created the website of her dreams. We used workshops such as image borders, overlapping images, moving images across sections, stylish carousel summary block, autoplay videos, and much more. This was one of the first projects to be completed once Squarespace upgraded to fluid engine so there were lots of learnings about the new platform features along the way.
Centered
Visit website →As all our web projects start out, we started with strategic branding to learn about their new business and where they wanted to take it. This project was unique because they wanted to focus on two main audiences (doulas and parents). We created a site that catered to both with easy navigation. We used workshops that included multiple buttons in the header, flexbox, split sections, content backgrounds, and more. This was one of the first websites we build after diving into the course and implementing some of the harder lessons to code!
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Learn more and grow my coding skills to be able to work across platforms. I am most grateful that the teaching methods help not only expand my skills, but the creative freedom that we can bring to our clients!
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What is your dream website project?
We work across all industries but some of our dream projects would be working with a coffee or snack company!
Alex McGinness
Brand & Web Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Shopify Template, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Alex McGinness
San Diego, CA / USA
Brand & Web Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Shopify Template, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Alex McGinness and I’m a Brand & Web Designer based in San Diego, CA, USA.
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Outside work you will often find me practicing yoga, journaling, pulling oracle/tarot cards, hiking and cooking(VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually working on my computer brings me so much joy. (VIEW)
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My day usually starts with meditation, fire cider tonic + lemon water, and journaling.
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Most of the time I am working on Squarespace web and template design. I also regularly work on brand design projects. Shopify is another platform I work in as well.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
My first experiences with the internet were when I moved from Virginia to California. In order to stay connected with my classmates from the East Coast, I got all their emails. After that, I stayed connected with them through AIM, and eventually MySpace (my favorite social media platform ever.)
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I LOVE to code. It's creative problem-solving. It's both a right-brained and left-brained task. I love it.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Outside of work, my biggest passion in life is cooking. You can always find me in the kitchen outside of working hours.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Otherworldly. Vibrant. Vintage/Retro.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Flexbox might be my favorite CSS trick I've ever learned. I use split screen sections all the time in my work, as well as sticky sections.
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What makes your work standout?
The main thing about my design style that sets me apart is the process I go through in the work itself. My intuitive approach to design is my biggest unique selling point. Everything is thought out and meaningful in its own way. Everything is drawn in using my intuition and creativity. My work is art. Plain and simple.
Also, the fact that I am both a talented creative person and have strong technical development skills. When you connect with my brand, I do have a very distinct personal aesthetic. That being said, I am very open-minded when it comes to the types of design styles I take on for clients.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Carolyn Egan's Holistic Academic DevelopmentWebsite →
Natalie Brite
Website →I love this project because it showcases how a client/designer relationship can remain longstanding even after the client's personal style changes and evolves. I built this site using a template, which I learned how to create using the template module. Gemini also features a lot of split sections.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
I have learned to feel more confident writing code through these programs. This was something I always wanted to get better at, but I didn't have a chance to until I enrolled in Standout Squarespace. They changed the game for me and has given me a technical leg up on other designers in my field.
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What is your dream website project?
I would love to design a website for someone who has created an oracle or tarot deck. Or maybe they're a shop that sells a variety of decks and other witchy items.
Cecily Carlyle
Cecily Carlyle
Toronto / Canada
Visual Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Brand Design
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
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Hi! My name is Cecily Carlyle and I’m a Visual Designer based in Toronto, Canada.
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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)
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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.
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My day usually starts with COFFEE
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Stretching and recaffeinating.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Editorial. Modern. Brutalist.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
-Stacked List Cards
-Split Gallery
-Overflow Elements to Adjacent Sections
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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.
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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?
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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!
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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.
Whitney Yost
Designer & Developer, Alder Studio
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, SEO Strategy, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Whitney Yost
Los Angeles, CA
Designer & Developer, Alder Studio
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, SEO Strategy, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
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Hi! My name is Whitney Yost and I’m a Designer & Developer, Alder Studio based in Los Angeles, CA.
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Outside work you will often find me somewhere deep in the mountains, watching the birds and taking in the fresh air! (VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually seated at my desk and sipping on three different beverages while I obsess over color palettes and project inspirations.
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My day usually starts with a fresh mug of tea.
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Most of the time I am working on developing websites for health and wellness professionals.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
For me it's the creative process of bringing my client's vision to life. I love gathering inspiration and honing in on their unique style to communicate their message visually. This collaborative and strategic phase lets me immerse in their brand, transforming ideas into engaging digital experiences that resonate with their audience.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Coding is a time for focus. I have my 432hz playlist on, and I'm locked in.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Earthy. Minimalist.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
I love the dynamic element adding a sticky scroll feature brings to any website. It's unexpected, engaging and often times helps to better visually organize information.
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What makes your work standout?
What makes my work standout is my ability to visually organize information, taking something overwhelming and distilling it to its essence to communicate the core message effectively. My attention to detail and dedication to crafting custom solutions ensure that each website I create is tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of my clients.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
My biggest takeaways from the Standout programs is the immense effect custom code has in elevating a website's design and functionality. Code is incredibly powerful, and I couldn't imagine publishing a website without special flair code creates.
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What is your dream website project?
I would love to create a websites for wellness retreat spaces and breathwork facilitators!
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
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Hi! My name is Breezi Harrell and I’m a Brand and Website Designer based in Austin, TX and Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
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Outside work you will often find me reading, at the beach, or walking in ATX with my Australian Shepherd, Snacks. (VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually listening to Billie Eilish in between chatting with clients! (VIEW)
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My day usually starts with an iced latte.
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Most of the time I am working on Shopify websites.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
The dial-up internet sound (IYKYK) and AIM instant messenger!
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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!
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Scrolling Substack newsletters
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Coastal. Clean. Modern.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Hi! My name is Min Liu and I’m a Squarespace & Shopify Web Designer & Developer based in The Hague, The Netherlands
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Outside work you will often find me sewing, baking, exploring new local shops and cafes and visiting museums.
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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.
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My day usually starts with hot coffee!
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Most of the time I am working on Squarespace website design and development.
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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.
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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!
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words?
Minimalist. Feminine. Modern
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Hover effect and pseudo elements. I like animation!
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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.
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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.
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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
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Hi! My name is Anita Cheung and I’m a Brand and Website Designer, Developer, Creative Consultant based in Vancouver, Canada
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Outside work you will often find me sketching, gardening, horseback riding, surfing, reading, or watching movies. (VIEW)
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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)
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My day usually starts with matcha latte and a stretch.
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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!” ”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words?
Playful. Minimalist. Maximalist. Vibrant. Modern
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Ash Hendriks
Graphic Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Brand Design, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Sydney, Australia
Ash Hendriks
Sydney / Australia
Graphic Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Brand Design, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
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Hi! My name is Ash Hendriks and I’m a Graphic Designer based in Sydney, Australia.
02
Outside work you will often find me at the beach with my baby girl or experimenting in the kitchen.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually designing, developing, creating brand identities.
04
My day usually starts with tea and cuddles with my 1 year old in bed.
05
Most of the time I am working on Website Design and Development.
06
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Translating design to code. How code can completely transform anything and open doors to infinite possibilities.
07
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Getting distracted with possibilities.
08
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Minimalist. Playful.
09
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Split Screen, CSS Grids, Lined Header
10
What makes your work standout?
I love brands that stand out, odd colours, geometry, minimalism but edgy. I think less is more (always) but love experimenting with design elements like typography and colour to deliver creations outside the box.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Porcellino
Website →This client gave me full creative control with both brand identity and website. They trusted my process and as a result there was minimal back and forth and they loved the outcome. I used many of the standout workshops including module one to discover what the client needed, setting up the website the Standout way, changing images on hover and many CSS customisations that elevated the sites design.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Confidence in my ability to design and develop exceptional websites.
13
What is your dream website project?
Any project which allows creative freedom and pushes the boundaries.
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.
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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.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Knowing how to code opens up an entire new world of design possibilities!
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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!
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
01
Hi! My name is Anjuli Garcia and I’m a Founder & Creative Director based in Houston, TX.
02
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.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually on Figma or Adobe designing brands and websites!
04
My day usually starts with checking on emails and daily overview in Notion.
05
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 🤟🏾!”
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
AOL and dial-up!
07
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.
08
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.
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Maximalist. Bold. Earthy. Vintage/Retro.
10
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!
Rebecca Giger
Creative Studio Owner & Web Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Shopify Design and Dev
Rebecca Giger
Switzerland
Creative Studio Owner & Web Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Shopify Design and Dev
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
01
Hi! My name is Rebecca Giger and I’m a Creative Studio Owner & Web Designer based in Switzerland
02
Outside work you will often find me reading, roaming through a forest, feeding my love for historic & vintage fashion, admiring Old Master paintings or dreaming about renovating an old house.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually deeply focused on bringing a delightful, calm experience to my clients.
04
My day usually starts with a cup of coffee and watching sunrise with my partner.
05
Most of the time I am working on creating enchanting one-week websites for artisans, makers and design-focused brands.
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
The loading sound of the modem and clunky, uncreative websites
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Taking designs from mock-up to fully developed site still gives me such a thrill.
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Giving my body and mind a break with a 20 minute yin stretch.
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Whimsical. Feminine.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Subtle animations and hover effects
11
What makes your work standout?
I believe in the potential and magic of connecting the digital space with the workshops, ateliers and studios of artisans and makers.
Not only can it be a tool to bring the transformative power of craft to more people, it can also help preserve and make flourish traditional skills and empower the small businesses who practice them.
As a former small product-based business owner myself, understand the struggles of my clients when it comes to setting up an authentic online presence and it allows me to provide them with a more tailored experience.
12
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Mastery comes through constant practice
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What is your dream website project?
E-commerce or online catalogue for a Swiss or Indonesian artisinal brand
Rebekah Hayward
Designer & Developer, Founder of Studio Kanuka
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, SEO Strategy, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives, Brand Design
Rebekah Hayward
Auckland / New Zealand
Designer & Developer, Founder of Studio Kanuka
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, SEO Strategy, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives, Brand Design
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
01
Hi! My name is Rebekah Hayward and I’m a Designer & Developer, Founder of Studio Kanuka based in Auckland, New Zealand.
02
Outside work you will often find me outside in nature (usually at the beach or on a forest walk), making pottery, learning to surf, reading and finding inspo (VIEW)
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually working in a sunny corner of my home with some lo-fi or chill music in the background for the morning and then away from my desk for the afternoon - it's all about balance! (VIEW)
04
My day usually starts with taking my son to school and a workout.
05
Most of the time I am working on designing modern, meaningful brand identities and websites for wellness and lifestyle brands.
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
I loved finding ways to turn my illustrations into custom t-shirts and merchandise
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Seeing our client's confidence in themselves and their business skyrocket as they see their brand and website come to life and have us cheering them on as their biggest supporters
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Playing The Office, Schitt's Creek or Parks and Rec in the background is a favourite when I'm deep in coding a website
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Minimalist. Bold.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Sticky Scrolling and other scroll or hover-based effects, I also love using custom Gallery Slideshows to create visual interest
11
What makes your work standout?
I'm all about getting to know you. I believe in the power of truly tailoring our strategy so that we can wholeheartedly embrace what makes you truly unique, and share that message in a way that will resonate with your ideal audience on a deeper level.
That’s why I only work with -
Businesses with a higher purpose.
Founders who align with our core values.
Brands that are making a difference in the world.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
there.Virtually
Website →The project started with deep strategy for a niche market and involved a different vibe and voice than many of my other projects, the brand identity needed to be strong and bold yet simple and then I moved onto the website where all the elements came together. I used Text Carousel Testimonial, Slide-out Menu, Autoplaying Slideshow using Gallery Sections, Word on Scroll. I learned some fun new techniques and am releasing a template soon based on this design!
13
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
I have learnt to design and code better, smarter and more efficiently. My processes are much smoother, I push more boundaries with design and offer higher value to my clients
14
What is your dream website project?
A clean, sustainable skincare or beauty brand who is ready to make an impact with their unique approach!
Katie Sears
Brand + Web Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Brand Design, Photography
Katie Sears
Atlanta, GA / USA
Brand + Web Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Brand Design, Photography
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
01
Hi! My name is Katie Sears and I’m a Brand + Web Designer based in Atlanta, GA.
02
Outside work you will often find me working...but I'm working on that.
You'll also find me:
- Reading in the park
- Cooking and drinking wine with my twin sister
- Hanging out with my grandad
- Thrifting online or in person (VIEW)
03
But on a typical workday, I like to make the part of the morning where I have my coffee and I'm just doing a little creative work last as long as possible before I check my email. Then I usually interact with humans - clients, fellow creatives, or my sister in the afternoon.
04
My day usually starts with making the bed. It helps me feel sane.
05
Most of the time I am working on brand and web design. It never stops and I don't want it to. I love what I do.
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
I distinctly remember the dial-up tone on the family computer sitting in a "den" covered in 70's orange wood paneling. And I also have fond memories of playing the Disney Channel online games at my grandparent's house.
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Getting to be "Type A" and a creative at the same time. Websites should be predictable to some extent and use patterns to make visitors feel at ease. At the same time, within that structure, a site should be innovative and surprising enough to keep people's attention.
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
I feel that napping is an integral part of the coding process.
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Modern. Playful.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Learning flexbox unlocked something in my brain. I use it to customize the header navigation in a lot of my sites. But learning to scope sections so I can preset different layouts for my clients is what I use nonstop.
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What makes your work standout?
I have a photographer on staff.
I have amazing copywriters in my back pocket.
As a designer, I can clear away the clutter and create a site that feels effortless.
Everything that makes it onto my websites serves a purpose.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Brilliant Escapes
A client project including brand, web, and photography for a luxury travel planner
We recommended a copywriter for the client. Then we built a brand suite, captured portrait and lifestyle photography, and then brought everything together in a stunning website. We leaned on our tried and true systems — steady meetings, email reminders, and guided client forms to keep a complex project organized.
As far as what I used from Standout Squarespace, sometimes it's hard to recall because Rache really empowers us to be intuitive developers. If pressed, I'd say scoping, responsiveness, and type style setup.
This project was supposed to be a template restyle and we purchased a template from another designer but I learned that I have a hard time with limitations and ended up basically building a site from scratch to fit my desire for an easy-to-edit site.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Rache really covers so much ground. She teaches designers to create in their own way and gives them the technical know-how to do it. Standout programs are the highest quality courses I've ever encountered.
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What is your dream website project?
Design for an up-and-coming foodie.
I want to create a site for the next Sohla El-Waylly, Matty Matheson or Alison Roman.
I love food. My twin sis would be doing the photography, obviously, and I'd build a site that was easy to update and visually stunning.
Joy Yiu
Web Designer / Developer / Co-founder of Hello-World
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Shopify Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, Brand Design
Joy Yiu
Vancouver / Canada
Web Designer / Developer / Co-founder of Hello-World
Services
Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
01
Hi! My name is Joy Yiu and I’m a Web Designer / Developer / Co-founder of Hello-World based in Vancouver, Canada.
02
Outside work you will often find me drinking matcha lattes, eating nigiri, or watching kdramas.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually dreaming big for Hello-World.
04
My day usually starts with exercising and a Mindset Mentor podcast episode.
05
Most of the time I am working on a lot of things -- design wireframes, coding, and growing Hello-World.
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
My dad created an email address for me (hellokitty_555@...) and I played the Lion King game in the 90s.
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love it all, but the best feeling is seeing a client's dream come to life with their new website. When they're over the moon, that makes all the hard work pay off. Also, pushing the creative boundaries one project at a time is incredibly rewarding.
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Listening to my Spotify on shuffle. I have over 1k songs lol, but it keeps me going and focused. Occasionally, I'll switch it up with one of my favourite DJs, ANNDJ; her playlists are everything.
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Otherworldly. Playful.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Many clients really enjoy the immersive movable blocks feature. It's playful and innovative. Check out the dinner party below:
Hueylightshop
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What makes your work standout?
I approach design with curiosity and a lighthearted attitude. I constantly push my creative boundaries by experimenting with new ideas, which I love bouncing off my business partner, Reyna Dashefsky.
12
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Maintaining a beginner's mindset is crucial. Despite designing and developing sites for many years, I still find myself learning daily, which is very cool.
If you put in the work, you are worthy of all your dreams and goals. You'll look back and surprise yourself.
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What is your dream website project?
Designing and building out a site for a South Korean girl group like Blackpink or NewJeans.
Amy Fang
Shopify Web Designer
Shopify Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, Shopify Template, Design and Strategy Intensives
Amy Fang
Miami, FL, USA | Lima, Perú
Shopify Web Designer
Services
Shopify Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, Shopify Template, Design and Strategy Intensives
Course Taken
Standout Shopify
01
Hi! My name is Amy Fang and I’m a Shopify Web Designer based in Miami, FL, USA | Lima, Perú.
02
Outside work you will often find me watching K-dramas and animes, reading self-development books, or baking and eating desserts.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually creating new layouts and looking for inspiration to design my next Shopify website and amaze my clients!
04
My day usually starts with a cup of tea in my favorite cup, and a simple skin care routine.
05
Most of the time I am working on Shopify creating the dream website for my client or on intensive 1-week projects.
“THE PROMISE:
From our first meeting until the day we deliver your new site, our goal will be to create a website that increases your sales possibilities and makes your customers fall in love with your brand even more.”
06
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Is it when designing and creating mockups.
07
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Listening to music or doodling on a piece of paper.
08
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Modern. Playful. Vibrant. Bold.
09
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Exploring all the possibilities with the power section! I love incorporating it into all of my projects multiple times.
10
What makes your work standout?
Is designing a website in collaboration with the client so they can feel confident about selling! I believe that everyone deserves something special for their business and tech and design stuff shouldn't stop anyone from achieving their goals and dreams.
11
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
That coding can be fun and not as scary as you may think. And that the layout you wanted can be just a few lines of code away from you.
12
What is your dream website project?
My dream projects are anything related to pottery brands. So if you are one and you are looking for a web designer to partner with, I would love to help you make your vision come to life!
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
01
Hi! My name is Briana Summers and I’m an Owner based in Des Moines, Iowa
02
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)
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually slacking with my team, sketching new ideas, or working on our next client branding project. (VIEW)
04
My day usually starts with iced coffee.
05
Most of the time I am working on all things branding.
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
Designing my Myspace layouts and chatting with my friends on AOL instant messenger after school
07
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!
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Listening to a podcast!
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Feminine. Playful. Modern.
10
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!
