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.
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
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Hi! My name is Taryn Himmelright and I’m a Founder/Web Designer based in Germany.
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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! 💙
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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!
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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!
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Learning and creating fun things with CSS!
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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?
Sticky sections and scrolling. I also tend to use a unique header/navigation feature.
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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.
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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
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Hi! My name is Mikka Cruz and I’m a Founder & Lead Developer based in Manila, Philippines.
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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.”
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Neopets!
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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
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Masculine. Modern.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Stylish Vertical Tabs, Gallery Logo Marquee
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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.
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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.
Aimee Molesworth
Wedding Marketing Agency
Squarespace Design and Dev, Brand Design, Website Tweaks, Photography
Sydney, Australia
Aimee Molesworth
Sydney / Australia
Business Director of a Wedding Marketing Agency
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Brand Design, Website Tweaks, Photography
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
01
Hi! My name is Aimee Molesworth and I’m the Business Director of a Wedding Marketing Agency based in Sydney, Australia.
02
Outside work you will often find us at the beach, at a cafe getting lunch, dining at a boujee restaurant, running a marathon, or growing our organic farm.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually at a cafe enjoying coffee, collaborating with the team and sometimes you will find us at a content shoot.
04
My day usually starts with coffee.
05
Most of the time I am working on branding and websites.
06
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love transforming a design from prototype to code, figuring out the best practices and processes to ensure the project runs smoothly and working with clients to bring there dream to life.
07
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Definitely a killer playlist, Coffee and some sort of sweets.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words?
Romantic. Editorial. Minimalist. Feminine. Modern
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
I often incorporate the Mega Menu into websites because it adds a unique touch and offers endless design possibilities.
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What makes your work standout?
We are a premier wedding marketing agency specialising in wedding branding and web design. Our extensive knowledge in the wedding industry sets us apart.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
The Standout program has greatly enhanced my ability to think on my feet and elevate my coding skills to new heights. I find it to be an invaluable source of support.
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What is your dream website project?
My dream website project would be for a florist. Working with stunning images of flowers on such a project would be an absolute pleasure.
Katie Sears
Brand + Web Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Brand Design, Photography
Katie Sears
Atlanta, GA / USA
Brand + Web Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Brand Design, Photography
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
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Hi! My name is Katie Sears and I’m a Brand + Web Designer based in Atlanta, GA.
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Outside work you will often find me working...but I'm working on that.
You'll also find me:
- Reading in the park
- Cooking and drinking wine with my twin sister
- Hanging out with my grandad
- Thrifting online or in person (VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I like to make the part of the morning where I have my coffee and I'm just doing a little creative work last as long as possible before I check my email. Then I usually interact with humans - clients, fellow creatives, or my sister in the afternoon.
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My day usually starts with making the bed. It helps me feel sane.
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Most of the time I am working on brand and web design. It never stops and I don't want it to. I love what I do.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
I distinctly remember the dial-up tone on the family computer sitting in a "den" covered in 70's orange wood paneling. And I also have fond memories of playing the Disney Channel online games at my grandparent's house.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Getting to be "Type A" and a creative at the same time. Websites should be predictable to some extent and use patterns to make visitors feel at ease. At the same time, within that structure, a site should be innovative and surprising enough to keep people's attention.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
I feel that napping is an integral part of the coding process.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Modern. Playful.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Learning flexbox unlocked something in my brain. I use it to customize the header navigation in a lot of my sites. But learning to scope sections so I can preset different layouts for my clients is what I use nonstop.
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What makes your work standout?
I have a photographer on staff.
I have amazing copywriters in my back pocket.
As a designer, I can clear away the clutter and create a site that feels effortless.
Everything that makes it onto my websites serves a purpose.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Brilliant Escapes
A client project including brand, web, and photography for a luxury travel planner
We recommended a copywriter for the client. Then we built a brand suite, captured portrait and lifestyle photography, and then brought everything together in a stunning website. We leaned on our tried and true systems — steady meetings, email reminders, and guided client forms to keep a complex project organized.
As far as what I used from Standout Squarespace, sometimes it's hard to recall because Rache really empowers us to be intuitive developers. If pressed, I'd say scoping, responsiveness, and type style setup.
This project was supposed to be a template restyle and we purchased a template from another designer but I learned that I have a hard time with limitations and ended up basically building a site from scratch to fit my desire for an easy-to-edit site.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Rache really covers so much ground. She teaches designers to create in their own way and gives them the technical know-how to do it. Standout programs are the highest quality courses I've ever encountered.
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What is your dream website project?
Design for an up-and-coming foodie.
I want to create a site for the next Sohla El-Waylly, Matty Matheson or Alison Roman.
I love food. My twin sis would be doing the photography, obviously, and I'd build a site that was easy to update and visually stunning.
Amy Fang
Shopify Web Designer
Shopify Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, Shopify Template, Design and Strategy Intensives
Amy Fang
Miami, FL, USA | Lima, Perú
Shopify Web Designer
Services
Shopify Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, Shopify Template, Design and Strategy Intensives
Course Taken
Standout Shopify
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Hi! My name is Amy Fang and I’m a Shopify Web Designer based in Miami, FL, USA | Lima, Perú.
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Outside work you will often find me watching K-dramas and animes, reading self-development books, or baking and eating desserts.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually creating new layouts and looking for inspiration to design my next Shopify website and amaze my clients!
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My day usually starts with a cup of tea in my favorite cup, and a simple skin care routine.
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Most of the time I am working on Shopify creating the dream website for my client or on intensive 1-week projects.
“THE PROMISE:
From our first meeting until the day we deliver your new site, our goal will be to create a website that increases your sales possibilities and makes your customers fall in love with your brand even more.”
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Is it when designing and creating mockups.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Listening to music or doodling on a piece of paper.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Modern. Playful. Vibrant. Bold.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Exploring all the possibilities with the power section! I love incorporating it into all of my projects multiple times.
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What makes your work standout?
Is designing a website in collaboration with the client so they can feel confident about selling! I believe that everyone deserves something special for their business and tech and design stuff shouldn't stop anyone from achieving their goals and dreams.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
That coding can be fun and not as scary as you may think. And that the layout you wanted can be just a few lines of code away from you.
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What is your dream website project?
My dream projects are anything related to pottery brands. So if you are one and you are looking for a web designer to partner with, I would love to help you make your vision come to life!
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)
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My day usually starts with coffee!
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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.”
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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.
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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)
04
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!
Melissa Kelly
Founder of Go Bloom Creative
Squarespace Template, Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy
Melissa Kelly
Massachusetts / USA
Founder of Go Bloom Creative
Services
Squarespace Template, Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
01
Hi! My name is Melissa Kelly and I’m a Founder of Go Bloom Creative based in Massachusetts, USA.
02
Outside work you will often find me making snacks for my kid, thinking about what to make my kid for dinner, cleaning up my house, imagining what it would be like to read a book by myself on the beach, and then trying (and failing) to get to bed at a reasonable hour #momlife 🤪
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But on a typical workday, I am usually feeling really grateful that I get to wear comfy clothes to my job and help clients and customers who are making the world a better place.
04
My day usually starts with an overly complex coffee making routine
05
Most of the time I am working on new templates, learning new skills, writing emails and blogs
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
The sounds of a dial up modem (yep, me and the internet go way back) and how exciting it was to hear the phrase "You've got mail."
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I started this business with a passion for helping therapists create their ideal business and for building websites in Squarespace. There is something I find so satisfying about creating in this platform-like it fits in the grooves of my brain somehow. I love how easy it is to add custom features and the process of figuring out how to bring a visual or interactive idea to life.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
I'd love to say I take a healthful walk, but if I'm totally honest? Pacing around my house, finding something to randomly clean, or a snack to eat. Usually I'm in a flow state if I'm coding and building in Squarespace (because it's my favorite part!), so I'm not always the best at breaks.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Modern. Minimalist. Playful.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Templates Masterclass!
Fluid Tabs
Mega Menu
Fluid Vertical Lines
Stylish Vertical Tabs
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What makes your work standout?
I prioritize my user–therapists who are creating a website with little experience or design knowledge-and their clients. Those two groups of people drive me as a designer. I prioritize practicality and functionality. The visitors of this website may be under significant stress, so the site needs to be easy to navigate and ethical. Because I have first-hand experience being a therapist in my previous career I understand how to bring these elements together. And I also promote self-expression. I make my templates fun, playful, and "voicy" as a way to show that you can be professional and polished but you should still be you. Gone are the days when therapists are "blank slates," so your website can represent you and doesn't have to look like everyone else's.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
I joined the Standout Squarespace program in October 2020 and even though I completed the program I remain in the community as an alumni because I see it as an essential for my business. It not only gave me the foundation for what I have today (smart, time-saving coding skills, design knowledge, business SOPs) but it has given my sustaining connections to other designers who have supported me and my business, as well as limitless inspiration for design and development and the skills to put it in place. What I have invested in Standout Squarespace I have earned back so many times over and I am forever grateful to have stumbled upon Rache's free CSS course back in the day! 🙏
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What is your dream website project?
My ideal client works really hard, sees clients in historically marginalized groups, and doesn't get paid enough (because a only a minuscule number of therapists do get paid enough). While I still do 1-2 custom projects a year, my focus is on creating tools, courses, and programs that support therapists in having a website that feels aligned to their unique selves and businesses and remaining affordable and accessible.
Bitty Berlinghoff
Owner / Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks
Bitty Berlinghoff
Mission / Canada
Owner / Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
Selected Work
01
Hi! My name is Bitty Berlinghoff and I’m an Owner / Designer based in Mission, Canada.
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Outside work you will often find me tending to my vegetable garden, wrangling my toddler, or driving with my husband down the back roads on Canada's West Coast listening to a good album <3 (VIEW)
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually headphones in, latte hot, elbows deep in a brand strategy session, obsessing over my curves in Illustrator perfecting type for a logo, or custom-coding beautiful and immersive websites. (VIEW)
04
My day usually starts with a hot coffee.
05
Most of the time I am working on strategic brand and web design projects.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
I am a true Canadian millennial, so my early memories include Napster, Neopets & MSN Messenger.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love finding creative solutions for complex problems. Laying information out in a way that is easy to understand, beautiful and compelling for its intended audience, and intuitive to use is a thrill for me!
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Listening to an album front to back, no skips.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Vintage/Retro. Modern. Feminine.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
I am always referencing everything I learned in standout, but flexbox was a real ah-ha moment for me.
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What makes your work standout?
My work is always clean and intuitive, but I like to add something whimsical to everything I build-- something that perks your eyebrow up and makes you think, '"ooh, that's nice"
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
My own website is probably my proudest website build so far, easyoriginals.com. For this one my process has been a bit ongoing, since it's my own website. As I learned more about Squarespace, I improved my website more and more. Some standout workshops I used are: wavy marquee, sticky sections, split sections, and I also had to do some javascript deep diving to figure out the menu stick/scroll feature.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Scoping your work well and and keeping your code clean will save you SO MUCH TIME and energy, it will make things easier for your clients, for future iterations of the software, and for future collaborators.
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What is your dream website project?
I do a lot of service-based businesses right now, but I'd love to get into more product-based e-commerce websites. Craft cannabis or distillery, a funky ceramicist, a slow fashion brand, or a fun kids brand would all be amazing to work on and allow for something really fun and different!
Lucia Alford
Lucia Alford
Canada
Founder
Services
Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Lucia Alford and I’m a Founder based in Canada.
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Outside work you will often find me at the gym or walking my dogs.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually designing or learning something new .
04
My day usually starts with green tea.
05
Most of the time I am working on websites.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Designing
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Walk
08
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Modern. Vibrant.
09
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
2.1 SQSP SETUP + ASSET PREPARATION
10
What makes your work standout?
We help businesses connect with their audiences and stand out in the digital world.
Intentional design and genuine online experiences.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
I would give the Standout program 10 out of 10. I especially enjoy very well organized Knowledge Base
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What is your dream website project?
What is my dream website project? I don't have a specific preference. Each project is unique and challenging, and I love the excitement of creating something new every time.
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
01
Hi! My name is Diep Le and I’m a creative designer + developer based in Vienna, Austria.
02
Outside work you will often find me reaching 10k steps/day with my puppy Bean.
03
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.
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
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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.
08
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.
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Modern. Bold.
10
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
11
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.
13
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.
Dominique Marshall
Squarespace & UX Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks
Dominique Marshall
London / United Kingdom
Squarespace & UX Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
01
Hi! My name is Dominique Marshall and I’m a Squarespace & UX Designer based in London, United Kingdom.
02
Outside work you will often find me playing computer games with my partner, learning Japanese, journalling or watching true crime documentaries
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually reviewing websites for clients, designing UX-driven layouts in Squarespace, and drinking matcha or reading design magazines while listening to lofi music. (VIEW)
04
My day usually starts with journalling/writing morning pages and reading.
05
Most of the time I am working on helping clients strengthen and simplify their website.
“Strategic website design doesn’t have to be soulless”
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
The MySpace era! Learning simple bits of code to customise my profile. Figuring out how to design websites in Adobe Dreamweaver. Not being able to use the internet if someone was using the landline phone (and the dial-up tone that came along with it!)
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Translating mockups into a live website and figuring out how to create layouts using code
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Singing along to my favourite bands and having a good stretch!
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Earthy. Modern.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Stacked list cards, split sections, auto layout testimonial sliders, scattered images in sections,
11
What makes your work standout?
I take a soul-led UX approach to design. During the strategy phase, I help clients reconnect with their inner world so they can gain a newfound sense of confidence in their brand, knowing it's a true representation of who they are and not just what they do.
12
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
A big takeaway is that scoping code strategically is the best way to create a timeless and user-friendly website without needing to spend hours coding something new or innovative from scratch.
Another big takeaway is just how much is possible in Squarespace when you know how to code the Standout way!
13
What is your dream website project?
I would love to work with a yoga teacher, personal trainer or other wellness practitioners who help people prioritise joy and fun into their lifestyle
Nikki Fanshaw
Nikki Fanshaw
Phoenix, Arizona / United States
Brand + Web Designer
Services
Brand Design, Squarespace Design and Dev
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
01
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.
05
Most of the time I am working on custom website build outs.
06
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.
07
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Listening to music and trying to drink lots of water.
08
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Editorial. Modern.
09
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
10
What makes your work standout?
Creating bespoke custom websites with the ability for the client to edit on their own. Design meets function.
11
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.
13
What is your dream website project?
A florist!
Niah Danks
Founder of Moze Creative Web Design Studio
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives
Niah Danks
London / UK
Founder of Moze Creative Web Design Studio
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
01
Hi! My name is Niah Danks and I’m the Founder of Moze Creative Web Design Studio based in London, UK.
02
Outside work you will often find me running! I love keeping active. But I also LOVE food, so I'm often scoping out new eateries or reading new recipes.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually listening to My Analog Journal on Youtube (their world music selection is amazing!). I am more productive later in the day, so I tend to start working in the late morning once I have started my day with a long run.
04
My day usually starts with a shower to wake me up.
05
Most of the time I am working on my own website!
“Our mission is to be more than just a web design service; we’re striving to be catalysts for growth, providing invaluable support on your upward trajectory. With Moze Creative, you’re not just getting a website; you’re gaining a dedicated partner in your journey towards success.”
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
When my parents first bought home a PC, I remember using it to play games as a child. I was quite fortunate to have a lot of devices in my home growing up, so I am quite tech savvy now thankfully, as the world could not survive without tech these days!
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
For me, it's the process of looking at a design and translating it into code. Don't get me wrong, coding is very challenging, but this excites me. I find it incredibly rewarding helping my client's achieve their designs in actuality!
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Regular breaks to stand up and stretch, and always good music on in the background!
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Contemporary. Impactful. Laid-back. Modern. Bold
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Definitely Stick Sections & Slide Out Menu.
11
What makes your work standout?
I like to think I have a strong self of personal style and identity, so when I see another person/marketing campaign/brand/style that I resonate with, it excites me and I'm immediately on board with it! I try to take this into my work. In addition to the functionality, I always consider the brand aeshetic and target audience, carefully weaving this into the user experience I create on each website.
Secondly, a personal 'bug bear' of mine is a sub-standard user experience. Clicking a button that doesn't go anywhere or unclear instructions on how to complete an action on a website is very frustrating! So I ensure my sites are clear, easy to navigate and leave the user feeling good!
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Moze Creative Website →My current site is my second version so I have learned a LOT. Not only have a learned and improved in my coding ability, but I have learned the importance of keeping things simple. My current website loads faster and was created far more efficiently, which I am super proud of.
13
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
The Standout programme is incredibly valuable to me as a web designer. The course reinforced the importance of continually learning, not shying away from making mistakes and showing the right attitude to learning!
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What is your dream website project?
I have two (typical me)!
I would just LOVE to work with a music or record label to create a website for their events, products, a directory of their musicians. Something like that, as...I love music so much!
Secondly, it would have to be related to food. I'd love to create a website for a high-end, Michelin start restaurant, incorporating a reservations system and a menu feature with lots of quality imagery, and perhaps a 'Meet the Team' feature to help you get to know the staff.
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
01
Hi! My name is Rachael Cox and I’m a Creative Designer based in South Devon, UK.
02
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)
03
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)
04
My day usually starts with stepping into the garden to see what's growing
05
Most of the time I am working on brand projects or website designs.
06
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!
07
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.
08
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.
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Modern. Editorial. Refined.
10
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.
12
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.
13
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.
Kirsty Montgomery
Owner & Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Squarespace Template, SEO Strategy
kirsty montgomery
Inverness / UK
Owner & Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Squarespace Template, SEO Strategy
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
01
Hi! My name is Kirsty Montgomery and I’m an Owner & Designer based in Inverness, UK.
02
Outside work you will often find me working on one of my many crafty hobbies, doing yoga or travelling to watch wrestling.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually in my office space. (VIEW)
04
My day usually starts with a hearty breakfast and a walk to the office.
05
Most of the time I am working on Squarespace website designs for small businesses.
“Websites should do more than look pretty.
I want you to walk away from our time together with a strategic website that reflects your business, that connects with your ideal customer and, ultimately, helps to grow your business.”
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
I would call myself an elder millennial so my first internet memories include dial-up internet, MSN messenger and customising my MySpace page with code!
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love learning about my client's businesses so we can really figure out how a website can work for their business to make their life easier. My second favourite thing is getting stuck into website customisations to make their website really unique.
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Whilst I have my head in code, I like to to listening to a true crime podcast or my favourite mid-00's pop-punk playlist.
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Modern. Playful. Feminine.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Any workshop which allows greater customisation and utilisation of List Sections is my favourite and most used. This is because it's such an easy interface on the back end for clients to use, and with some creativity, these section types can look great.
11
What makes your work standout?
My goal when working on a website is to make a difference for the business I am working with. Having a site that they are visually happy with and proud to share is very important but the functionality of a site is always my number one focus.
12
What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Wild WordsmithWebsite →One website I am really proud of is for a copywriting business called the Wild Wordsmith. This project required us to take a lot of existing content and create a site that is easy to navigate around whilst still staying true to the branding.
I used many Standout Squarespace workshops to build a space that is both calming and engaging for the viewer.
These included:
- rotating elements
- hover effects
- scrolling text
- split sections with flexbox
- list section customisations
- sticky sections
- megamenu
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
I now have the confidence and freedom to design solutions that best suit the needs of the business, without thinking first about the 'limitations' of Squarespace.
14
What is your dream website project?
I love working with creative small businesses or small online shops.
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
01
Hi! My name is Chloe Leonard and I’m a Creative Director + Web Designer based in Nashville, Tennessee.
02
Outside work you will often find me songwriting, playing guitar, hiking and trying new restaurants over Nashville, TN, where I'm based.
03
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.
04
My day usually starts with checking emails then heading straight into design work! When my brain is fresh :)
05
Most of the time I am typically working with branding, web design, and marketing design retainer clients!
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
Creating my AOL username - fashion4freaks - and playing games like Club Penguin and Stardoll. IYKYK.
07
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.
08
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.
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Feminine. Minimalist. Modern.
10
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.
13
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
01
Hi! My name is Shannon Pruitt and I’m a Brand Strategist and Website Designer based in South Carolina, United States of America.
02
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.
03
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.
04
My day usually starts with a hot cup of coffee.
05
Most of the time I am working on designing a website for someone super talented.
“Strategy-infused design. Finessed with style. Refined with intention.”
06
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.
07
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.
08
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Feminine. Modern.
09
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.
10
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.
11
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!
12
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.
Cynthia Berg
Wing-woman for Changemakers
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy, Strategic Marketing
Cynthia Berg
Saint Paul / USA
Wing-woman for Changemakers
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy, Strategic Marketing
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
Selected Work
01
Hi! My name is Cynthia Berg and I’m a Wing-woman for Changemakers based in Saint Paul, USA.
02
Outside work you will often find me making a mess in my art studio.(VIEW)
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually getting nerdy with technology and designing transformational online spaces (VIEW).
04
My day usually starts with coffee, cats & creativity.
05
Most of the time I am working on website magic.
“Imagine having a presence so compelling and powerful, it turns even passive observers into engaged participants in your mission.
Together, we can build your visionary brand, create the framework for a winning website, and optimize a marketing strategy that gets you seen and heard by lifelong clients and supporters.”
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
Floppy disks, dial-up & AOL
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love translating a client's brand, story and vision into a strategic and beautiful online home. It's a dream to do work that involves words, images, technology AND business - it's truly a whole-brain activity.
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Yoga
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Modern. Earthy. Fresh.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Split Sections, Horizontal Fluid Tabs, Sticky & Multiple Scrolling
11
What makes your work standout?
I consider the full picture - from branding to marketing - in order to create a user experience and flow that honors the brand essence and also creates a captivating journey for website visitors.
12
What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
ENVISION is my first signature Squarespace template (to be launched Summer 2024).
The brand concept is a retreat and environmental learning center in remote Colorado requiring a new website that showcases their programs and elicits support for its nonprofit mission.
The goal was to leverage Squarespace's built-in features with minimal coding, creating a responsive website that not only evokes the wonder of nature but generates brand awareness and leads for ENVISION’s offerings, including retreats, courses and gear - and establish the website as a template that can be adapted to varied use cases.
The website was built for responsiveness on common device sizes using both fluid engine and classic editor sections in Squarespace 7.1, with testing for accessibility, page performance and SEO.
Key features include use of video and parallax animation to create visual interest and movement, minimal and smart CSS & JavaScript customizations.
I kept the design elegant and simple so template users can easily envision how their own brand can shine within the pages and sections.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
I've learned to be patient and practice. Every day is a new adventure and bring something new to learn and apply. I love understanding how to implement smart coding strategies to make development efficient. My capacity for web design has grown exponentially and continues to expand, and that makes me excited for the next project!
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What is your dream website project?
My dream website project is always a great redesign. I love a transformation that creates a big IMPACT for an aspirational or purpose-led business.
