Directory
Collaborate with our Standout web designer-developers on your next project, from plugin installations to template reskins to custom-coded website builds.
Nathalie Chikhi
Founder, Designer and Artist
Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Brand Design, Squarespace Design and Dev, Photography
Nathalie Chikhi
Fort Worth Area / USA
Founder, Designer and Artist
Services
Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Brand Design, Squarespace Design and Dev, Photography
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Nathalie Chikhi and I’m a Founder, Designer and Artist based in Fort Worth Area, USA.
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Outside work you will often find me spending quality time with my daughter and husband.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually creating new original works in my art studio.
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My day usually starts with working out.
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Most of the time I am working on design and art.
“Intuition is what guides my creative process. Organically nurturing my imagination, always.”
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Well, I remember of my first website using dreamweaver. It was the inception of the internet ;-)
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love creating brand from the ground up, it is challenging and intimidating at the same time, but I am excited to capture the essence of the client and uncover the right visual signature for my client's brand.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Drinking coffee and going for a walk.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words?
Minimalist. Maximalist. Playful. Futuristic. Modern. Bold.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Font customization
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What makes your work standout?
Creativity, design and creative vision.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Make it possible to personalize a solid platform such as Squarespace.
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What is your dream website project?
Work for a Fashion brand, with a solid team of designer, photographer, stylist and videographer and dev.
Ahdiya Gurgani
UX/UI | Branding & Web Designer
Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives, Brand Design
Ahdiya Gurgani
Melbourne / Australia
UX/UI | Branding & Web Designer
Services
Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives, Brand Design
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
Selected Work
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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
Marlo Biasutti
Creative Director
Squarespace Design and Dev, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy
Marlo Biasutti
Toronto / Canada
Creative Director
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
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Hi! My name is Marlo Biasutti and I’m a Creative Director based in Toronto, Canada.
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Outside work you will often find me spending time with my family and running trails.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually in my office loving every minute of it.
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My day usually starts with a walk with my dog.
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Most of the time I am working on coding Squarespace websites for professionals that are ready to elevate their online presence.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Learning new coding techniques and seeing them come to life.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Modern. Bold
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
I love sticky features and mega menus.
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What makes your work standout?
I have a background in print editorial that I love to bring to life in the digital world.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Peloton Capital Management.
This was a client project and my largest website build yet. It not only incorporated the brand identity I designed, but we also did a full photoshoot and videography that was incorporated into the new website. I love implementing sticky features for roll-over effects, a mega menu, and the ability to have full control over typography using code.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
How much I love coding. I always thought that my design brain wasn't built for this but using Rache's approach I have fallen in love.
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What is your dream website project?
I love them all. I like the diversity each client project brings and how we can express their individual brands online and make their personality shine.
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.
Diane Green
Owner/Squarespace Website Designer
Brand Design, Squarespace Design and Dev, Design, Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks
diane green
Alta, Wyoming / USA
Owner/Squarespace Website Designer
Services
Brand Design, Squarespace Design and Dev, Design, Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Diane Green and I’m an Owner/Squarespace Website Designer based in Alta, Wyoming.
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Outside work you will often find me hiking in the Teton Mountains, biking, skiing, gardening, reading, and connecting with friends.(VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually ready to roll by 5:30 AM. My creative brain works best in the morning. I save afternoons (and sometimes evenings) for blogging, researching, and social media posts. I believe in balance, and I always take a break for some time outdoors.
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My day usually starts with coffee, stretching, and meditation. Always.
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Most of the time I am working on a new design, refining a design, or learning a cool new design trick.
“The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.”
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
When I graduated from high school, my parents gifted me a typewriter. By my second year of college, I was taking a BASIC programming class.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love my clients. I've been so fortunate the meet the most amazing people. They inspire me. I also love the design work. It's SO fun to pour creativity into a website and watch the elements interact to create something beautiful.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Fresh air and movement.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Feminine. Earthy.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
I love typography. It's an undervalued creative tool, and the possibilities are endless. It seems like every website calls for a unique font style or placement. I've learned so much from all of Rache's workshops, and I have over 100 pages of notes from her courses that I often refer to during my design work.
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What makes your work standout?
My designs are elegant and confident. When site visitors scroll through one of my websites, they say "aah" and "ooh" and "oh!" They're comforted, intrigued, and surprised by my work. Of course, I've designed sites that are robust and bold, but my best work is found in softer creations.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Diane Green DesignWebsite →This is my personal website.
Because this is my own website, I've had opportunities to dramatically revise it as I've become a better designer. I started with poppy flowers (paired with design inconsistencies and clutter), to aspen trees and mountain scenes (not reflective of my business), to my current design (refined, professional, soft, with a touch of playfulness).
Standout Core (image sizing, basic typography, column utilization, selecting pre-formatted sections and blocks, and the accessibility checks, and more). Standout Advanced (selecting elements the right way and basic CSS).
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
As a website designer, the Standout programs are the best investment I've made in terms of business and design. They are exceptionally comprehensive; in fact, I work through the modules multiple times and take copious notes (like more than 100 pages)--and I still have more to learn from the programs. Rache is a phenomenal teacher: professional, direct, kind, and attentive. My biggest takeaway? Web design is evolving and limitless. My work evolves as I learn, and my designs are only limited by what I don't know. This is why I'm a dedicated student of the craft.
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What is your dream website project?
Send me an empowered woman who has a vision, a roadmap, brand assets, and a commitment to finding her way in the entrepreneur world, and I'm thrilled!
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.
Taylor Leigh
Taylor Leigh
Los Angeles / CA
Squarespace Web Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
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Hi! My name is Taylor Leigh and I’m a Squarespace Web Designer based in Los Angeles, CA.
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Outside work you will often find me hiking in Griffith Park, taking a Pilates class, or reading (I have quite the collection at this point!).
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But on a typical workday, I am usually answering emails with a matcha in hand and creating beautiful websites.
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My day usually starts with matcha and a meditation (if I'm lucky).
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Most of the time I am working on clean and minimal Squarespace websites.
“My creative approach is clean and minimal, intending to emphasize the beauty in simplicity of design.”
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
using Myspace and Tumblr in the early 2000s.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love getting into that flow state where the creativity seems to pour out naturally and I feel really connected to the project and process.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Taking a break to put on some music or a walk around my neighborhood.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Feminine.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
The mega-menu workshop is one I use frequently to take my client's websites to the next level!
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What makes your work standout?
I believe that less is more. A minimal website can feel like a breath of fresh air. I often find myself working with interior designers or other clients who have beautiful photography, and I love giving them a clean, modern website that will perfectly complement their imagery.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
It's much easier than I used to think to take your Squarespace websites to the next level with some coding (and less daunting than I used to believe as well!). A little coding is really all you need to transform a Squarespace site from looking like a drag-and-drop template into a beautiful custom site.
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What is your dream website project?
A super chic and minimal website for one of the top interior designers, such as Kelly Wearstler.
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
01
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
Agnes Koller
Owner & Creative Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy, Photography, Brand Design
Agnes Koller
New Brunswick / Canada
Owner & Creative Designer, Fig Design
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Brand Design, Illustration, Graphic Design, Photography, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Agnes Koller and I’m an Owner & Creative Designer based in New Brunswick, Canada.
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Outside work you will often find me in sunny wildflower-filled meadows, digging in the garden, or walking barefoot on the beach. (VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually working in my home office with a big mug of herbal tea and the window open to outside breezes.
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My day usually starts with getting some morning sun and making tea, catching up with client emails.
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Most of the time I am working on branding and website design projects, interspersed with creating print collatoral for clients.
“The world is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper”
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
I still vaguely remember the days of dial-up modems, waiting patiently for Netscape Navigator to load to check out new releases on the Blockbuster website.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love the process of helping bring an idea to life by helping clients work through the brand and website strategy process. Designing mock-ups and refining them is always a lot of fun. It's the creative part of design that I enjoy the most.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
I take frequent movement breaks and enjoy walks in the sunshine--they're re-energizing and great for sparking new ideas.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Vibrant. Playful. Earthy.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Among my favourite Standout workshops are "Styling the Scrolling Block", "Shape Block Borders + Saved Sections", "Sideways Text" and "Stylish Carousel Summary Block".
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What makes your work standout?
My work stands out in how well it captures the essence of each individual client, while staying true to my timeless, rich styling. For me, it's not about being trendy, it's about being authentic and honest.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Standout exemplifies the idea that you're only limited by your imagination. Connecting with a community of talented creatives is a great way to expand knowledge and grow as a designer.
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What is your dream website project?
I've always loved horses--their grace and beauty. I'd really enjoy creating a website for a horse rescue or farm that offers therapeutic horse-related services. Capturing the essence of the horses in a website would be a lovely experience.
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
01
Hi! My name is Breezi Harrell and I’m a Brand and Website Designer based in Austin, TX and Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
02
Outside work you will often find me reading, at the beach, or walking in ATX with my Australian Shepherd, Snacks. (VIEW)
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually listening to Billie Eilish in between chatting with clients! (VIEW)
04
My day usually starts with an iced latte.
05
Most of the time I am working on Shopify websites.
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
The dial-up internet sound (IYKYK) and AIM instant messenger!
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Making a client's vision come true with custom code and boosting their confidence in their brand or website!
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Scrolling Substack newsletters
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Coastal. Clean. Modern.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Animations, Menu Navigations (mega menu or balanced headers), Custom Typography, Alternate Images on Hover, Pseudo Elements, Loading Screen
11
What makes your work standout?
My work stands out because I'm extremely versatile, and I don't have a niche audience. I work with a wide variety of clients with different aesthetics, and I truly love how unique each project is. I come from a nonprofit background, so my love for designing is celebrated through helping my clients achieve their dreams.
12
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Apart from making me the coding expert and website designer I am today, some of my biggest takeaways from the Standout programs are the continued support Rache gives by answering student questions and how kind everyone in the community is. This, coupled with seeing how other designers utilize the program material, has definitely contributed to my growth and happiness as a creative.
13
What is your dream website project?
A passion project centered around my book Instagram account @brewsandbooks! If only I could find the time ;)
Min Liu
Squarespace & Shopify Web Designer & Developer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Min Liu
The Hague / The Netherlands
Squarespace & Shopify Web Designer & Developer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
Selected Work
01
Hi! My name is Min Liu and I’m a Squarespace & Shopify Web Designer & Developer based in The Hague, The Netherlands
02
Outside work you will often find me sewing, baking, exploring new local shops and cafes and visiting museums.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually starting with a cup of coffee. Then, I will work on website design or development service for Squarespace or Shopify.
04
My day usually starts with hot coffee!
05
Most of the time I am working on Squarespace website design and development.
06
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love using some coding tricks to make the website look more unique for the client. In addition, I love seeing the refreshed website look after working together.
07
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
I am a foodie. Baking cakes help refresh my mind, and I am ready to code again!
08
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words?
Minimalist. Feminine. Modern
09
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Hover effect and pseudo elements. I like animation!
10
What makes your work standout?
My design process is marked by the incorporation of at least 3 custom code features, which not only enhance the aesthetics but also the functionality of the website. Moreover, I prioritize client empowerment, ensuring that they can easily maintain their websites on their own, even after our collaboration has ended.
11
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
These programs help me to code confidently and streamline my process. With the coding toolkit and the knowledge base, I can work smarter. I now also have my own code toolkit and knowledge base for Squarespace service.
12
What is your dream website project?
I'd love to work with female-led businesses since my style is more feminine. I would also love to work with visual creators, such as photographers, artists, event planners, designers, and handmade business owners.
Patricia Johnson
Founder & Creative Director, Cultivation Studio
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Brand Design, Photography
Patricia Johnson
Los Angeles / USA
Founder & Creative Director, Cultivation Studio
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Brand Design, Photography
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
01
Hi! My name is Patricia Johnson and I’m a Founder & Creative Director, Cultivation Studio based in Los Angeles, USA.
02
Outside work you will often find me teaching a yoga class, browsing vintage markets, dancing til the wee morning hours, or lounging at the pool. (VIEW)
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually designing and/or developing Squarespace websites from my home office in LA with an iced latte in hand!
04
My day usually starts with a coffee walk to my nearest coffee shop
05
Most of the time I am working on empowering entrepreneurs to show up as their authentic selves
“Patricia took our wildest dream — creating a virtual space for our community to connect and feel at home — and made it into a reality, incorporating all of our ideas into a user-friendly website woven in with the fun personality of our brand.”
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
This makes me feel reeeeeeal old, but I LIVED on the internet in the 90s!
My first memory is logging on to our dial-up internet on my family's computer to play chat room card games. Not too long after that I was spending all of my free time on Neopets.
As a preteen I started designing my own websites for fun... I should have predicted that this would be my actual job over 25 years later!
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love building websites because it allows me to balance both sides of my brain by being creative (design) and logical (strategy & coding).
But if I were to pick one part of the process, it would be development — I absolutely LOVE making designs come to life, it's like magic! I particularly love the problem solving aspect of coding.
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Listening (and singing along) to late 90s R&B... literally the exact same thing I did while coding as a kid!
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Playful. Bold. Vibrant.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
There are SO many good ones that it's hard to narrow down, but I especially love the Fluid Tabs workshops because they bring an elevated, interactive experience to Squarespace.
11
What makes your work standout?
My core belief is that authenticity is the most effective strategy in branding & marketing, because it enables you to build the meaningful connections that support you & your business.
This is what guides my work with my clients — my goal is to showcase who they are in their brand & website design, which in turn empowers them to show up authentically.
This is also what guides my own branding, as I want to build a business that's authentic to me and my goals.
12
What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Brand & website design for Radiate Wellness
I designed this newly launched wellness brand from start to finish — including brand strategy, brand identity, photography, and website design & development.
I used the Section Decor workshop to apply a background image on this website, and also used lessons from Standout to animate this section decor on scroll.
This project was incredibly rewarding for me because I managed each touchpoint of the brand design. It was very empowering to be able to see my creative vision through for the client from start to finish. This was the first big project of its kind for me, so I learned that I do have the talent, skill, and tenacity to run a successful creative business!
13
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
It is impossible to distill everything I have learned from Standout Squarespace into one paragraph. It improved my coding skills beyond what I ever thought possible for Squarespace, and in turn brought an incredible amount of value to my business by enabling me to offer more value to my clients *and* giving me the confidence to charge higher rates. Beyond coding, the course's business lessons helped me better understand how to run an effective creative business, from taxes to contracts to sales and everything in between. With the support of Rache's mentorship I have been able to build a profitable business that supports the life I want to lead, and that transcends monetary value. I am forever grateful.
14
What is your dream website project?
I love working with entrepreneurs who want to make a positive impact through their services. As long as this value is aligned, I am happy!
In the future, I would love to work with more brick & more wellness spaces so I can work on brand strategy as it relates not only to digital spaces but physical as well.
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
01
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.
11
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.
12
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.
Estefanny Ramirez
Co-Founder and Design Lead
Squarespace Design and Dev, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks
Estefanny Ramirez
Quito / Ecuador
Co-Founder and Design Lead
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
01
Hi! My name is Estefanny Ramirez and I’m a Co-Founder and Design Lead based in Quito, Ecuador.
02
Outside work you will often find me making ceramics, coloring, collaging, puzzling, talking to my plants, listening to a podcast, watching my favorite Youtubers, or traveling & eating with my partner and dog <3 (VIEW)
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually cleaning up my email, creating content for our studio, showing up for our online creativepreneur community, browsing design inspiration for future brand/web projects, creating mood boards for proposal presentations, and/or working on a brand development or website design project for a client. Everyday is different when you're running your own creative studio, especially when you wear many hats. (VIEW)
04
My day usually starts with conscious movement or meditation, a good breakfast, and a serene walk outside.
05
Most of the time I am working on tasks or projects that matter and have capacity for that day –things that give us a healthy return on investment, not just financially, but also emotionally, that fills our cup and our creative souls.
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
Googling summaries of books as soon as that was a thing, haha.
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Doing the research and translating the client's personality into the website experience, making thoughtful design decisions –whether it's the navigation layout, colors, copywriting or the user-experience– I love being able to create and build something that truly represents the human behind, delivering something that client is proud of and feels connected to.
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Anything from Brain Education TV videos.
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Bold. Vibrant.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Summary Block, Timelines, Custom Cursor, Lined Header, Vertical Scrolling Block, CSS Grids in Sections, Text Toggles, Blog List Borders
11
What makes your work standout?
What makes our work standout is our intentional and collaborative approach to truly getting to know the people behind the brands we work with and bringing their voice, personality, authenticity and humanity into our creative process and the work we produce for them.
Our clients feel included and involved vs. it feeling like a one-way street type of partnership.
You also get to brag about working with an Ecuador-based creative team made up of a an Ecuadorian graphic designer, a Chinese-Jamaican art director, and a South-Korean dog-boss.
12
What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Moonlab Productions Website Redesign
A quick throwback: In 2019/20, we first redesigned MoonLab Production’s kickstart one-page starter site into a sleek and simple multi-page Squarespace website to align with their new brand direction and better present themselves to the digital world.
A couple of years later, the agency grew exponentially and approached us with a larger budget to work on another redesign that incorporated more advanced coding, custom visuals + animations and bells and whistles/hidden easter eggs. We were so excited because we’ve already set up a strong site structure and foundation to seamlessly take on this second redesign and facelift.
In addition, we were tasked with:
• crafting a new mission statement for MLP
• hosting a social media + brand storytelling workshop for their team
• creating Instagram content for the launch of the website
This redesign was focused on visual enhancements and incorporating more animations and interactions via custom coding. With our vision and the client’s needs in mind, we sketched out our ideas and created moodboards of our creative direction to ensure that we were all on the same page. Then we restructured the sitemap to include additional pages and showcase the flow of the new website.
Once we had our wireframe sketches, moodboards and sitemap completed, we did a check-in with the client to present them all of our ideas and initial thoughts for the redesign.
We used so much of the base knowledge that was gained from Standout Squarespace: on coding to rally bring our concept to life, how to maintain a clean code setup on the backend, how to ensure a site has optimal loading time, how to implement so many cool features like the side-by-side-scrolling scrolling, the vertical marquee, read more toggles and more!
Overall, I learned so much with this project, and of course from Standout, that I can't even imagine being able to execute this project without Rache's knowledge and program.
13
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Dream bigger, charge more, appreciate the process, give yourself a system, write things down so you don’t have to think about it from scratch every time and make yourself and your business goals a priority. The way that Rache has scaled her business has inspired us to meaningfully build upon our services and creative offerings. And of course, my creative developer skills feel GREAT now –This helps me provide a more complete Squarespace website package for our clients.
14
What is your dream website project?
We would love to work with brands that believe in gender-neutrality or focuses on weight and body neutrality or with a not-for-profit that focuses on global impact. It would be awesome to work with people like Jameela Jamil and brands like iWeigh, or maybe a web redesign or even a branding revamp for a booming startup from Shark Tank! Being able to work with respectful, creative and open-minded clients on projects where we can explore things and create things that are bold, beautiful, functional and thoughtful. #goals
Avni Nijhawan
Designer, Developer, Creative Director
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Photography, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives, Brand Design
Avni Nijhawan
San Francisco, CA / USA
Designer, Developer, Creative Director
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Photography, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives, Brand Design
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
01
Hi! My name is Avni Nijhawan and I’m a Designer, Developer, Creative Director based in San Francisco, CA
02
Outside work you will often find me playing piano, learning languages, dying at bootcamp, or on a picnic in Golden Gate Park.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually at my computer with coffee and a cookie.
04
My day usually starts with coffee.
05
Most of the time I am working on putting ideas together!
“We help innovative brands hellbent on change sparkle online. ”
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
Ask Jeeves, Neopets, Xanga, MySpace, Geocities, AIM, Yahoo
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Becoming the catalyst for the vision; helping clients better know what they're looking for and ultimately bringing it to life through our collaboration
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Giving my cat Boba cuddles :)
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Modern. Playful. Bold
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Custom menus, custom headers, animations on scroll,
11
What makes your work standout?
The name of the game is *memorable websites that share your story.* If you work with us, you're not going to get a cookie cutter design.
12
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Knowing how to code opens up an entire new world of design possibilities!
13
What is your dream website project?
I would love to work with a brand working on a truly unique, perhaps aspirational product that makes the world a better place — lab-grown meat brand UPSIDE Foods comes to mind!
Michelle Pontvert
Designer & Digital Product Creator
Design and Strategy Intensives, SEO Strategy, Squarespace Template
Michelle Pontvert
Paris / France
Designer & Digital Product Creator
Services
Design and Strategy Intensives, SEO Strategy, Squarespace Template
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
01
Hi! My name is Michelle Pontvert and I’m a Designer & Digital Product Creator based in Paris, France.
02
Outside work you will often find me tinkering with my Notion templates or hanging out with my son munching on a local croissant.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually mixing my design expertise with my digital marketing obsession to create practical, actionable templates for my fellow online course creators & digital product shops
04
My day usually starts with coffee and a kitty cuddle.
05
Most of the time I am working on creating my latest template.
“Strategic simplicity & user-focused design never go out of style”
06
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love translating templates to match your specific brand and style. Bringing your unique vision to life with strategic simplicity that never goes out of style.
07
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
A leisurely stroll through my local Parisian streets always gets my creative juices flowing.
08
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Feminine.
09
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
I love balancing a larger navigation with the Pseudo Secondary Navigation workshop and customizing a Squarespace course with the Member Area Side Navigation workshop.
10
What makes your work standout?
Strategic simplicity and a focus on user experience & SEO paired with elegant design
11
What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Building out my fellow designer Kate Scott's stunning website with tons of custom code and creative layouts was a huge but incredibly fulfilling project.
12
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Taking code beyond functional changes and bringing my creative vision to life
13
What is your dream website project?
I love customizing website templates with a beautiful professional brand. While I'm more than happy to create you a simple visual identity there's something so creatively fun and fulfilling brining anther brand designer's vision to life on a site.
Taryn Himmelright
Founder/Web Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Squarespace Template
Taryn Himmelright
Germany
Founder / Web Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Squarespace Template
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
01
Hi! My name is Taryn Himmelright and I’m a Founder/Web Designer based in Germany.
02
Outside work you will often find me walking my dog, biking around the city, traveling around Europe, reading a good book, or enjoying a glass of wine with my husband.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually refining my templates (with tutorials, updates, and marketing!) or designing template restyles.
04
My day usually starts with coffee and yoga.
05
Most of the time I am working on templates! 💙
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
I created my first website for fun using HTML in 1999 to announce the birth of my son! I was young and full of crazy ambition!
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
When creating a template, I love finding inspiration from a destination and turning that into a strategic design and incorporating a few fun standout features to make it unique. It’s the best adding code to a site and watching the magic happen!
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Learning and creating fun things with CSS!
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Minimalist. Modern.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Sticky sections and scrolling. I also tend to use a unique header/navigation feature.
11
What makes your work standout?
Templates inspired by destinations as hidden gems to empower solopreneurs/small businesses to find calm in the chaos of creating their own unique online dream destination.
12
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
The best decision I made in my business hands down was Standout Squarespace! Learning standout coding skills and styles through fun projects with the best support to running a web design studio with all the templates, including what became my favorite project management tool — Notion!
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What is your dream website project?
To design a website for a holiday destination, retreat, or really anything travel related!
Mikka Cruz
Mikka Cruz
Manila / Philippines
Founder & Creative Director
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
01
Hi! My name is Mikka Cruz and I’m a Founder & Lead Developer based in Manila, Philippines.
02
Outside work you will often find me playing boardgames, watching series (kdramas or Survivor/Amazing Race) or spending time with family
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually stuck to my computer
04
My day usually starts with listing my to-do's
05
Most of the time I am working on building websites!
“Building impactful websites with no limit on revisions.”
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
Neopets!
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love translating designs to code!
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Listening to Kpop music
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Masculine. Modern.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Stylish Vertical Tabs, Gallery Logo Marquee
11
What makes your work standout?
I take pride on offering unlimited revisions to every project to ensure that my clients are fully satisfied with the website I provide.
12
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
My biggest takeaways from Standout Squarespace are the basics but most useful -- identifying the correct selectors and learning how to troubleshoot a website issue.
13
What is your dream website project?
My dream website project is to work with a huge non-profit organization and help build an impactful website.