Directory
Top Squarespace Web Designers and Shopify EXPERTS Directory
Our directory features vetted designers and developers who completed our flagship programs, Standout Squarespace and Standout Shopify.
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
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Hi! My name is Rebecca Giger and I’m a Creative Studio Owner & Web Designer based in Switzerland
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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.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually deeply focused on bringing a delightful, calm experience to my clients.
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My day usually starts with a cup of coffee and watching sunrise with my partner.
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Most of the time I am working on creating enchanting one-week websites for artisans, makers and design-focused brands.
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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.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Whimsical. Feminine.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Subtle animations and hover effects
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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.
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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
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Hi! My name is Rebekah Hayward and I’m a Designer & Developer, Founder of Studio Kanuka based in Auckland, New Zealand.
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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)
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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
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Minimalist. Bold.
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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
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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!
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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!
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.
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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.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Otherworldly. Playful.
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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.
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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.
Ruth Gaunt
Squarespace Web Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Ruth Gaunt
London / UK
Squarespace Web Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
01
Hi! My name is Ruth Gaunt and I’m a Squarespace Web Designer based in London, UK.
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Outside work you will often find me hanging out with my two little boys, enjoying a vodka martini with my husband or spending time outdoors with our French Bulldog, Betty. Although I'm a bit of a home bird, I also love travelling, exploring new Cities and immersing myself in different cultures. (VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually working with small and solo business owners, helping them create a website they are proud to direct clients to. This could be through a half or full-day website intensive, or by providing ad-hoc design support. I also work with a fitness design studio in the US so most days I will be working on either a home page design or an interior page build-out for them. (VIEW)
04
My day usually starts with coffee!
05
Most of the time I am working on a one day website launch.
“Your business wasn’t built in a day—but your website can be.
If designing a high-converting website feels like you’re trying to paint the Sistine Chapel blindfolded, you’re in the right place. You’ve put in the hours to build and grow a thriving business, not to be bogged down by font dilemmas, SEO mambo-jumbo and tech stuff, am I right? You need a website that mirrors your expertise, fits your budget, and is ready to launch, like, yesterday.
The good news? That’s just my speciality.”
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
MSN Messenger!
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
It's amazing to witness websites being brought to life. From a simple collection of text and images, they transform into a full-fledged online platform for businesses. The joy and pride that clients show when they see their new website, ready to be shared with the world and the realisation that they have transitioned from a hobby to a legitimate business is truly priceless!
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Maribou State on repeat!
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Monochrome. Minimalist. Modern.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
I love everything to do with auto-list layouts! The footer reveal code snippet is also one of my favourite subtle customisations.
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What makes your work standout?
My work is faff-free. I favour sleek and user-friendly designs, especially the editorial or Scandi style. In addition, I ensure that my working methods are straightforward and stress-free for my clients.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Code and customisations don't have to be complicated and complex. Using the code library, and a template starting point of my most commonly used code snippets it's 100% achievable to create a custom website for clients in one day.
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What is your dream website project?
I LOVE working with photographers and interior designers. Both these industries have amazing imagery that needs to be the focus of a website, and this works really well with my design style.
Hannah Kim
Web Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, Shopify Design and Dev
Hannah Kim
Orange County, California / USA
Web Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, Shopify Design and Dev
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
Selected Work
01
Hi! My name is Hannah Kim and I’m a Web Designer based in Orange County, California.
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Outside work you will often find me running a marathon as if it's the new quarter-life crisis. (VIEW)
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually wondering if it's too soon to have a second cup of coffee. (VIEW)
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My day usually starts with checking in on emails and CRO tests.
05
Most of the time I am working on site optimization.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Learning HTML to make my Xanga poppin' (iykyk)
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
The launch! I love taking the training wheels off and seeing clients succeed and their business grow.
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Give my dogs a good snuggle.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Monochrome. Minimalist. Modern.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Sticky sections. It never ceases to impress!
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What makes your work standout?
While my design style is minimal, I incorporate conversion rate best practices based on my experience on what's been tested. I'll always pitch the voice of the customer rather than what design is trending on social media to set up my clients for long-term success.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Hospitality ConfidentialWebsite →My proudest website is a client project in 2021. My process was similar to what is taught in Standout Squarespace starting with an Adobe XD wireframe, then building it out on Squarespace. This website was inspired by Module 4 of the Legacy Standout Squarespace course. I used nearly all the techniques and workshops from flexbox to pseudo classes. Since launch, the client has hired several employees and has reached out recently to do a website refresh as her business has outgrown the current website!
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What is your dream website project?
My dream project would be to do a website for business that works with dogs. Doggy daycare, vet care, an adoption center — you name it!
Diep Le
creative designer + developer
Design and Strategy Intensives, Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Shopify Template, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks
Diep Le
Vienna / Austria
creative designer + developer
Services
Design and Strategy Intensives, Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Shopify Template, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Diep Le and I’m a creative designer + developer based in Vienna, Austria.
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Outside work you will often find me reaching 10k steps/day with my puppy Bean.
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Most of the time I am working on website design + development projects. (VIEW)
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My day usually starts with wake up the puppy and then 10 minutes snuggle in her bed
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Posting my first fan-fiction and create its artworks using Microsoft word
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Designing and translating it into code.
07
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
A quick walk around the block always do the trick!
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Modern.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Balanced Header, Top tab navigation, Vertical Tabs.
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What makes your work standout?
Flexibility, speed, efficiency and appealing works are some of the characteristics I’d humbly called my merits.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Dolcé
Dolcé is designed for the fashion lover who has a thing for clean and editor layout. It's clean looking, minimal and elegant and fit well with any purposes. For this project, I used balanced header, sticky section, logo changed on scroll and much more. Through this project and the applied of many many Standout techniques, I've gained my confident bringing my design vision into code.
Koni Design
This project is a migrating (with site redesign) e-commerce project from WIX to Shopify using standout techniques.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
The biggest takeaways for me is how supported I felt throughout both of the courses. Before discovered Standout programs, I used to feel small and burdened with imposter syndromes. And that is histories now thanks to the amazing courses content as well the community I gained along the way. Now I can design and code with confident and hopefully I can further bring the positive energy to help my current and future clients.
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What is your dream website project?
All of the most pleasant work experiences for me all have something in common:
They are open for exploration and ideation.
They trust me with my expertises and not trying to hand-hold me in every step.
They give polite, clear and constructive feedback with the mutual understanding that we have the same goal.
They set and respect a healthy collaborative relationship.
Ana Brezovec
Lead Brand & Web Designer, owner of Studio Bressi
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives
Ana Brezovec
Portoroz / Slovenia
Lead Brand & Web Designer, owner of Studio Bressi
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Ana Brezovec and I’m a Lead Brand & Web Designer, owner of Studio Bressi based in Portoroz, Slovenia.
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Outside work you will often find me walking along the beach with my pup Elli, drawing & painting or, curled up with my cat and my kindle getting lost inside some romantasy world.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually… As a European girlie who mostly works with US clients, my work day normally starts in the afternoon to accommodate our timezone differences. That's when I get cozy at my desk, hop on calls with clients and draft exciting concepts.
04
My day usually starts with rice milk latte & cuddles with my pets
05
Most of the time I am working on.. When I'm not doing client work, I'm often busy crafting new website template designs
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Drawing in Paint! My dad still has an illustration of our cat I created on his first computer :)
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love coming up with elegant & interactive design solutions!
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Definitely having Netflix open on the side haha.
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words?
Editorial. Minimalist. Feminine.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
That would probably be the typography techniques and vertical line 100%. Fluid Tabs is at the top as well.
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What makes your work standout?
My design philosophy embraces a soft and elevated approach, ensuring each creation is both inviting and a vibrant reflection of the brand’s unique personality. I blend aesthetic elegance with a deep understanding of brand identity, allowing me to craft holistic experiences that resonate on an emotional and visual level.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Standout Squarespace is the backbone of my web design business, but the biggest lesson I learned is how to design Smarter. How to think strategically about design/code implementation to allow our clients an elevated and easy user experience. So that, apart from coding of course - which I had 0 prior knowledge of and is now essential part of my offering.
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What is your dream website project?
My dream project would be designing branding & website for a high-end destination wedding planner.
Erin Fitzsimmons
Squarespace Website Developer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Erin Fitzsimmons
Toronto, Ontario / Canada
Squarespace Website Developer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
Selected Work
01
Hi! My name is Erin Fitzsimmons and I’m a Squarespace Website Developer based in Toronto, Ontario / Canada
02
Outside work you will often find me travelling the world whenever I can ✈️ but if I'm at home in Toronto, then you'll find me at a yoga class 🧘🏻♀️ (VIEW)
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually working from home at my desk fully focused on my to-do list 👩🏻💻
04
My day usually starts with drinking tea and reading emails. After that, I'll dive into my biggest task of the day.
05
Most of the time I am working on client projects! I normally have one big focus for my day so maybe developing a client's site and the rest of the day is smaller tasks.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
The first time I ever coded was for my Tumblr page and I was so proud! I found code snippets on the internet and cobbled them together to get the look I wanted for the page.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
The beginning of the development process because it's all about strategy and organizing (I was almost a professional organizer before I started working with websites!) Before I even get into Squarespace I look at the design and figure out my plan so I build the website in a way that functions best for the user and for the client to upkeep the website once finished.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding? Going for a walk! It's nice to take a break from the computer, but it's also when I tend to get my best ideas.
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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?
Resize Gallery Block, Video Block Aspect Ratio Fix, Customizing Arrows, Fluid Section Full Width, Scoping Fluid Sections, Image Decor, Custom Scrollbar, Custom Cursor, Anchor Links
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What makes your work standout?
My love of bold websites with fun animations that are easy to navigate.
12
What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Veronica Rogers
Website →Veronica wanted to design the website and have me develop it on Squarespace but she is a creative director, not a website designer, so we worked closely to make sure her design ideas could become a reality in Squarespace.
Used Fluid Image Reveal on Text Hover, Fluid Tabs, Custom Cursor, Ultimate Carousel, Rotated Nav
This is one of the most heavily coded Squarespace builds I've done so there was lots of troubleshooting on how to achieve Veronica's vision within Squarespace and it really pushed me to come up with creative solutions. The code toolkit and community were such an asset in figuring out some tricky coded parts of the website.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Feeling confident and like an expert after taking the courses. The Standout programs are about learning code, but it's also about really learning your tool (Squarespace and Shopify) and using code to enhance the platform, design, and user experience.
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What is your dream website project?
I love collaborating with designers and making their design visions a reality in Squarespace.
Nancy Hatt Larson
Founder, Creative Director of Hatthaus, a boutique branding and website studio
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Squarespace Template
Nancy Hatt Larson
Covington, WA / USA
Founder, Creative Director of Hatthaus, a boutique branding and website studio
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Squarespace Template
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
01
Hi! My name is Nancy Hatt Larson and I’m the Founder, Creative Director of Hatthaus, a boutique branding and website studio based in Covington, WA, USA.
02
Outside work you will often find me traveling, wine-tasting and talking to random dogs on the street.
03
My day usually starts with coffee and pajama time as I ease into the day, checking my e-mail, planning my day.
04
Most of the time I am working on new website designs, brand suites and learning (always learning!!!) new techniques and skills.
05
What are your first memories of the Internet?
Early on, people would talk about "surfing the web" like it was this private club for the intellectually elite. But, like most things, it really is simply about getting in there and trying it out. I originally hopped online because I had recently moved to Hawaii and wanted some things I couldn't find locally, but Christmas and two little girls waiting for Santa had other ideas. Enter...the internet. Magic!
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love it all! The strategy, the design, even the hours of trouble-shooting to get the code just right.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Sitting on the patio, the sun peaking through the trees, watching the birds, squirrels and bunnies play in my yard.
08
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Feminine. Timeless.
09
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Slideshow counters, Fluid Tabs Grid, Blog List Borders, Stylish Carousel Summary Block, Styling Accordions, and Lined Header.
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What makes your work standout?
Timeless and elevated while maintaining a fresh and modern appeal. So, like your cool aunt who is in touch with the times but also has the experience to get results.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
NIXIE
Website →This was a fun one, inspired by trips to the local farmer's market and an obsession with flower farmers. I created an ideal client, designed a brand identity and jumped in whole-heartedly to Squarespace. So many workshops that helped, but I would highlight the organization thanks to the border workshops, the beauty thanks to the portfolio and blog workshops, and the impact thanks to the footer reveal workshop.
HADLEY
Another fun one, inspired by a close friend in the design world. Again, a lot of research in creating a brand identity and strategy. The workshops on tabs on hover, sticky sections and a side menu were amazing, but also the tips found in the community helped finesse every little detail.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
This has been the most comprehensive and supportive course I have ever taken. The skills are taught in a way that I think most creatives respond too, and the support is like having a helpful mentor sitting beside you.
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What is your dream website project?
Anything that evokes the spirit of wine country living, whether in California, France or world-wide. The people and products/services/hospitality that understand that quality of living with ease you find in these areas. Hard work, yes, but also an appreciation of the beauty all around.
Chiara Jansen
Brand Strategist, WebDesigner + Developer
Shopify Design and Dev, Shopify Template, Website Tweaks, Brand Design
Chiara Jansen
Amsterdam / the Netherlands
Brand Strategist, WebDesigner + Developer
Services
Shopify Design and Dev, Shopify Template, Website Tweaks, Brand Strategy and Design
Course Taken
Standout Shopify
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Hi! My name is Chiara Jansen and I’m a Brand Strategist, WebDesigner + Developer based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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Outside work you will often find me navigating the chaos of mom life and trying to sneak in a moment of peace with a book (preferably in a café)
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually strategizing like a boss, sipping on my third coffee, and infusing creativity into every project for my clients. If it's a good day, there’s also some impromptu dancing between design sessions.
04
My day usually starts with a whirlwind of breakfast chaos, trying to get the kids ready for school while juggling emails on my phone. Somewhere in there, I manage to chug a lukewarm coffee and mentally prepare for the day ahead.
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Most of the time I am working on empowering female entrepreneurs to break through their limitations with stunning brand identities and seamless websites. Basically, I’m turning visions into reality, one pixel at a time.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
AOL chatrooms and that glorious dial-up tone—pure nostalgia.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Seeing the light in my clients’ eyes when their vision comes to life. It's like digital alchemy—turning raw ideas into a cohesive, beautiful, and functional brand presence. Plus, I live for those "aha" moments when everything clicks perfectly into place.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Blasting some empowering tunes to keep the vibe high and the inspiration flowing.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Bold. Feminine.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
I love the Product Slider Section which is powered by CSS only and the Shop the Look Section. I think both sections work so well with a lot of brands to showcase their products.
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What makes your work standout?
My dedication and love for creating not just visually stunning designs, but also strategic and soulful brand experiences. I blend creativity with a deep understanding of my clients’ dreams and goals, ensuring every project is a unique masterpiece tailored to empower and inspire.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Valery Vain
The website for Valery Vain holds a special place in my heart and it was one of the first sites I build with the Esencia theme. We implemented several wholesale options; potential partners can fill out a custom form, wholesale partners can login and easily (pre)order the products and access products exclusive available for wholesale.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
The amount of knowledge that's shared is insane. The program is already very detailed, but Rache's support goes even further than that. She really goes beyond and beyond and is always willing to help and support <3.
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What is your dream website project?
My passion lies in collaborating with those who dare to dream big and make bold moves – the game-changers in the fashion, beauty and lifestyle realms.
Nikki Fanshaw
Nikki Fanshaw
Phoenix, Arizona / United States
Brand + Web Designer
Services
Brand Design, Squarespace Design and Dev
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
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Hi! My name is Nikki Fanshaw and I’m a Brand + Web Designer based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States.
02
Outside work you will often find me enjoying a hike, stopping by the local farmers market or seeking out a new hidden gem local spot.(VIEW)
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually working on a custom Squarespace website design or building a thoughtful brand identity. (VIEW)
04
My day usually starts with coffee, an iced almond milk latte.
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Most of the time I am working on custom website build outs.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
The mock up process is where it really starts to come together for both myself and the client. They see all the strategy we've established leading up to it, and can visualize how their branding, photography and copy all collide into their new online home.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Listening to music and trying to drink lots of water.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Editorial. Modern.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Recent "Go To" List:
Pop Out Menu
Custom typography
Sticky Sections
Video Styling
Smart Section Scoping
Gliding Letters
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What makes your work standout?
Creating bespoke custom websites with the ability for the client to edit on their own. Design meets function.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Backcountry BohemiansWebsite →I especially love how the super 8 film looks so good as we coded it to fill the screen and look just like a gif or image would. Nostalgia meets honest meets artistic with 90's inspired typography treatment and a focus on her work.
Some of the Standout techniques to create this website include:
Pop Out Menu
Custom typography
Sticky Sections
Video Styling
Smart Section Scoping
Gliding Letters
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
The ability to code websites to allow for flexibility on the backend for the client to edit and modify without having to pop into the CSS panel. As well as so many swoon-worthy forward-thinking (non Squarespace) layouts to use as a starting point to morph into something unexpected for my clients.
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What is your dream website project?
A florist!
Rachael Cox
Rachael Cox
South Devon / UK
Creative Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Brand Design, Brand Strategy, Illustration, Print & Packaging Design
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
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Hi! My name is Rachael Cox and I’m a Creative Designer based in South Devon, UK.
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Outside work you will often find me exploring wild and beautiful places along the coast and moorland in Devon and Cornwall with my husband (and business partner) and our three daughters. (VIEW)
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Every day is different in the studio. Whether that's conducting research for brand projects, wire framing a website, drawing and illustrating, creating a brand identity or troubleshooting a piece of code. I love the variety that our work affords me and working with our wonderful clients. (VIEW)
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My day usually starts with stepping into the garden to see what's growing
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Most of the time I am working on brand projects or website designs.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
When I was 12 we got the internet at home. I clearly remember dial-up and the nostalgic pips and whirring and that awful feeling of the connection being lost when someone picked up the land-line!
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love creating simple, beautiful designs that reflect the brand identity I've created and adding something fun and unexpected for my clients.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
I love walking to the end of the road to see the ever evolving coastal landscape, and dip my toes in the sea. A change of scenery and reconnecting with nature can often shift my perspective and help my creative juices flow.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Modern. Editorial. Refined.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Split sections, managing the header and footer areas, javascript workshops, creating timelines,
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What makes your work standout?
Our work is strategic and personable. We ensure that we delve into the goals and aims of our clients and really think through the needs of the website users. We work with a copywriter on all projects to really ensure our clients tell their story and present their brand in the most compelling way.
Our goal is to create beautiful websites that match what the client wishes to achieve for their business.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Georgia Lindsay Garden Designer
I used grids to create a standout planting guide which adjusts for different screen breaks. it also has some Java Script that matches her branding on her portfolio page which swaps from a list to a visual view via a toggle. I learnt to keep things simple and not to add too many features to the site.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Choose a few features and repeat these throughout the site. Too many features complicate the site and trip up the site-user. It also makes it feel complicated for the client to update and manage.
It's great to be able to look at websites and take inspiration and find a way of creating it on Squarespace websites. Many amazing things can be coded and created on Squarespace sites with a little imagination and the support of the Standout Community.
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What is your dream website project?
Working for a perfume brand and think through how to evoke the senses through the digital experience.
Chloe Leonard
Creative Director + Web Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Brand Design, Squarespace Template, Shopify Template, SEO Strategy , Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives, Photography
Chloe Leonard
Nashville, Tennessee / USA
Creative Director + Web Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Brand Design, Squarespace Template, Shopify Template, SEO Strategy , Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives, Photography
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
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Hi! My name is Chloe Leonard and I’m a Creative Director + Web Designer based in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Outside work you will often find me songwriting, playing guitar, hiking and trying new restaurants over Nashville, TN, where I'm based.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually working from my favorite coffee shop across the street from my apartment, sipping on a smoothie and an almond milk cappuccino.
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My day usually starts with checking emails then heading straight into design work! When my brain is fresh :)
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Most of the time I am typically working with branding, web design, and marketing design retainer clients!
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Creating my AOL username - fashion4freaks - and playing games like Club Penguin and Stardoll. IYKYK.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love custom web design because it is truly one of the most strategic solutions to a client's problems. In creating mock ups, I search for opportunities to design more flow, ease, and a more engaging, intuitive customer experience. Therefore, allowing for more sales and loyalty to a brand because of the incredible user experience.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Listening to one of my many Spotify playlists that just put me in the zone! On rotating now is Japanese jazz.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Feminine. Minimalist. Modern.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Pseudo elements, animations, and custom list sections to reduce scrolling and organize information better.
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What makes your work standout?
Within every creative business is a powerful confident brand. And within that brand, lies a powerful brand essence.
Using our emotion and strategy-based branding and web design process, we cultivate brand essences that evoke inspired-action and authentic connection with your audience. Ultimately, sparking conversions spanning across your entire business.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
The attention to detail Rache has put into each workshop! She thinks of the little design details that make all the difference in creating a beautiful AND functional website.
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What is your dream website project?
One-product e-Commerce brand - particularly in the beauty and wellness field.
Service-providers - ie. interior designers, med spas and plastic surgery centers, therapists, fitness professionals, stylists, hair salons, pilates studios.
Shannon Pruitt
Brand Strategist and Website Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy, Brand & Website Strategy
Shannon Pruitt
South Carolina / USA
Brand Strategist and Website Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy, Brand & Website Strategy
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Shannon Pruitt and I’m a Brand Strategist and Website Designer based in South Carolina, United States of America.
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Outside work you will often find me chasing my 3-year-old around, spending as much time outside as possible, and still attempting to bake the *perfect* loaf of sourdough.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually up earlyyyy, spending time alone in the quiet and then working a bit before anyone else is awake in the house. Then, I enter mom-mode for a few hours before putting my Designer hat back on and knocking out a couple of hours of work...usually focused on client work, filming lots of videos so clients can watch presentations on their own time, and digging into data to make sure each project is backed by science AND style.
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My day usually starts with a hot cup of coffee.
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Most of the time I am working on designing a website for someone super talented.
“Strategy-infused design. Finessed with style. Refined with intention.”
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Hands-down the strategy. Sunday Muse Design brands and websites don’t just look pretty. They also get results. I’m not just here to point out your problems or make assumptions. I’m here to come up with a game plan, so you can have clarity on where to actually focus your resources and time. Because the strategy is where we lay the groundwork for greatness.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Pastime? HA what's a pastime?! :) Most of my time is spent working or being a mom.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Feminine. Modern.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
My clients love the Balanced Header and most anything involving a "sticky" element. Many also like the slide out menu or forced hamburger menu on desktop.
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What makes your work standout?
Everything I do is based on strategy. We don't go into a single website project blindly. There's some level of research involved in every project - even my Intensives.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
There is so much room for creativity and flexibility within Squarespace, and it's absolutely possible to build a beautiful, responsive, and accessible site using the Standout techniques!
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What is your dream website project?
I would LOVE to design a site for a public speaker as well as a website for an interior designer.
Kseniia Krasilich
Website Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, SEO Strategy, Squarespace Template, Brand Design
Kseniia Krasilich
Seattle, WA / USA
Website Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, SEO Strategy, Squarespace Template, Brand Design
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Kseniia Krasilich and I’m a Website Designer based in Seattle, Washington, USA.
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Outside work you will often find me casually strolling with my cute golden puppy, enjoying the sights of the neighborhood. I'm always searching for hidden food spots in the city's lively streets, excited to try out new tasty experiences.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually I'm at my desk, busy working on client projects.
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My day usually starts with a hot cup of coffee.
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Most of the time I am working on new website templates, or client projects.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Taking raw files such as text, images, and more, I transform them into an interactive piece that narrates the story of a business.
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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. Minimalist. Modern.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Flex boxes.
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What makes your work standout?
I'm skilled at finding imaginative ways to showcase information, which adds an element of fascination to my websites, enticing visitors to scroll through and explore further.
Facebook: Kseniia Design Shop
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
I've discovered a creative approach to using the tools available to us, including native Squarespace elements. By thinking outside the box, I've learned to craft something truly inventive.
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What is your dream website project?
I'd love to make a bright and bold website for a fitness app.
