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.
Claire Allen
Website, Print, and Branding Designer, Helle Creative
Brand Design, Squarespace Design and Dev
Claire Allen
Asheville, North Carolina / USA
Website, Print, and Branding Designer
Helle Creative
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
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Hi! My name is Claire Allen and I’m a Website, Print, and Branding Designer based in Asheville, North Carolina, USA.
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Outside work you will often find me at the barn with my horse, enjoying lap time with one (or both) of my two cats, or planning our next travel adventure.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually helping my clients get excited about their businesses with thoughtful, stunning + effective graphic design that is uniquely suited to their needs; probably with a cat on my lap then too!
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My day usually starts with coffee.
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Most of the time I am working on branding, custom Squarespace websites, and print design projects
“Crafting notice-worthy brands, websites + more for creatives + creators that you can’t wait to share.”
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love both the design and development phases on building websites, but one of my favorite parts of the process is seeing how, through the process of thinking through their site, my clients often get to see their business in a new way, identify new opportunities, and get excited about what they do all over again. A new website can (and should) be so much more than "just" a website for a new, growing, or established business.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Quick little mid-coding dance to Iggy Pop's The Passenger or Chappell Roan's Pink Pony Club at my desk.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Bold. Vintage/Retro. Creative.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
It varies from project to project. I typically don't cut and paste a similar style or technique between different sites. Each project has a specific goal and a personalized story, meaning every final product is ultimately unique. As a member of the first Standout class ever offered, I've found that Standout solutions are all adaptable and my use of the skills learned in the course have evolved over the years.
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What makes your work standout?
No design decision is made without careful thought rooted in strategy. I don't chase trends and I don't design sites on a whim. I ask the right questions of my clients and engage in a collaborative process with them to ensure the final product is effective and representative of how their business should be seen.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Standout doesn't need to represent a specific look or style, it's about thinking outside the box, knowing the platform and the code well enough to know how to push the boundaries of your designs, and coming up with creative and intuitive solutions in both design and development. I don't design sites with the intention of replicating the course's style or someone else's work, but rather use the tools from the course to create something entirely unexpected.
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What is your dream website project?
Current dream industries include classical music, travel, food and beverage, equestrian businesses, and more. I work with a wide range of industries, and I can honestly say that each new project is always an educational and inspirational adventure.
Anjuli Garcia
Founder & Creative Director
Brand Design, Website Tweaks, Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev
Anjuli Garcia
Houston, TX / USA
Founder & Creative Director
Services
Brand Design, Website Tweaks, Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Anjuli Garcia and I’m a Founder & Creative Director based in Houston, TX.
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Outside work you will often find me… To stay balanced and recharged, I enjoy watching movies, jamming to concerts, being a foodie, nature bathing, and being present for friends and family.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually on Figma or Adobe designing brands and websites!
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My day usually starts with checking on emails and daily overview in Notion.
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Most of the time I am working on brand and web projects!
“Studio Junk is a black-led brand and web design studio that creates authentic brand experiences for thoughtful businesses committed to social good. We believe social impact can exist in many forms! Our creative genius infuses soul and purpose into every touchpoint to give you a fresh brand that deeply connects with communities and beyond. Currently, we are amplifying our efforts to work with local brands and the younger generations who are passionate about community.
Our work has been featured in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Forbes and the MOCA- LA just to name a few. And we are excited to announce we have been honored as Goldman Sachs: Black In Business alumni.
We can see you’re a fellow visionary who likes to shake things up within your business, and Studio Junk is here for it. Let’s bring the same energy to spread social good 🤟🏾!”
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
AOL and dial-up!
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love getting creative direction to guide my UI/UX process when building websites.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
My mid-coding pastimes include walking my dogs, singing, chatting in creative communities, and enjoying good food.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Maximalist. Bold. Earthy. Vintage/Retro.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
So hard to pick, but anything that makes summary blocks look different! Also, anything that stacks!
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What makes your work standout?
My design infuses a very expressive approach that combines creativity and authenticity.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
First, take the time to learn and master the foundations! Secondly, learning in a community setting really propels your growth vs. working alone. Lastly, RACHE IS A GENIUS!
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What is your dream website project?
I would love to work on music festival or an event advocating for climate activism. Another one would a be a LGBTQ+ brand!
Rebecca Giger
Creative Studio Owner & Web Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Shopify Design and Dev
Rebecca Giger
Switzerland
Creative Studio Owner & Web Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Shopify Design and Dev
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
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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
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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.
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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)
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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.
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Most of the time I am working on designing modern, meaningful brand identities and websites for wellness and lifestyle brands.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
I loved finding ways to turn my illustrations into custom t-shirts and merchandise
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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
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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
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What is your dream website project?
A clean, sustainable skincare or beauty brand who is ready to make an impact with their unique approach!
Katie Sears
Brand + Web Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Brand Design, Photography
Katie Sears
Atlanta, GA / USA
Brand + Web Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Brand Design, Photography
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
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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.
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
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Hi! My name is Joy Yiu and I’m a Web Designer / Developer / Co-founder of Hello-World based in Vancouver, Canada.
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Outside work you will often find me drinking matcha lattes, eating nigiri, or watching kdramas.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually dreaming big for Hello-World.
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My day usually starts with exercising and a Mindset Mentor podcast episode.
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Most of the time I am working on a lot of things -- design wireframes, coding, and growing Hello-World.
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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.
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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.
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
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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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
Lindsey Freeman
Lindsey Freeman
Bend, Oregon / USA
Creative Director
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Brand Design
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Lindsey Freeman and I’m a Founder based in Bend, Oregon.
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Outside work you will often find me binge watching Netflix, eating tacos and studying Human Design.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually chugging coffee while designing cool stuff for cool clients.
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My day usually starts with coffee.
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Most of the time I am working on creating the coolest things ever.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Dial-Up, BABY.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love organizing all of the components of a website to make it flow!
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Vibrant. Playful. Maximalist.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Styling Accordions
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What makes your work standout?
My playful style.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Play & Public. I wanted my site to feel like a playground!
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Using efficiency when coding.
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What is your dream website project?
Anything that is fun, playful and expressive! I love working with creatives, healers and anyone in the spirituality realm.
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
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Hi! My name is Melissa Kelly and I’m a Founder of Go Bloom Creative based in Massachusetts, USA.
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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.
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My day usually starts with an overly complex coffee making routine
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Most of the time I am working on new templates, learning new skills, writing emails and blogs
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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.
02
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.
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
I am a true Canadian millennial, so my early memories include Napster, Neopets & MSN Messenger.
07
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!
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Listening to an album front to back, no skips.
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Vintage/Retro. Modern. Feminine.
10
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.
11
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"
12
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.
13
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.
14
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
01
Hi! My name is Lucia Alford and I’m a Founder based in Canada.
02
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.
06
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Designing
07
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.
11
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
12
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)
04
My day usually starts with wake up the puppy and then 10 minutes snuggle in her bed
05
What are your first memories of the Internet?
Posting my first fan-fiction and create its artworks using Microsoft word
06
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!
08
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Modern.
09
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Balanced Header, Top tab navigation, Vertical Tabs.
10
What makes your work standout?
Flexibility, speed, efficiency and appealing works are some of the characteristics I’d humbly called my merits.
11
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.
12
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.
13
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
01
Hi! My name is Ana Brezovec and I’m a Lead Brand & Web Designer, owner of Studio Bressi based in Portoroz, Slovenia.
02
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
06
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 :)
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love coming up with elegant & interactive design solutions!
08
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.
13
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.
06
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.
07
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
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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.
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.
Isabel Feuerstein
Isabel Feuerstein
Bellingham, WA / USA
Founder of Opal Templates
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
01
Hi! My name is Isabel Feuerstein and I’m the Founder of Opal Templates based in Bellingham, WA.
02
Outside work you will often find me cooking, traveling, planning something on Pinterest or finding the nearest open field to take my dog to ❤️
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually rotating between the same 3 spots in my house just to switch things up working from home 🤪
04
My day usually starts with the gym!
05
Most of the time I am working on template development or new marketing experiments.
“Your website should be making your life easier by outsourcing your sales process, building trust, and setting boundaries for you.”
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
Making a website for my neighborhood friend group in middle school. We each had our own page and it's actually still up today somehow! I used to love making excuses to build a website for anything back then.
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Getting creative with the design process! I love the idea of creating a little online world beyond the standard website experience.
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Staring off into the distance to let my eyes refocus...
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Feminine. Playful.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
The carousel workshops! I love finding ways to make the most of these sections and use them in new ways.
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What makes your work standout?
I put a big focus on the copy strategy! I design templates that are made to help freelancers start building a more peaceful brand and get off the burnout cycle, so my templates actually include a whole website strategy course too!
12
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Less is more, but if you're going to add code - keep it organized and do it right the first time (for your future self 🥲).
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What is your dream website project?
Since I design templates only, I really just want to continue getting more and more creative with these designs and seeing what I can do while keeping my work customizable.
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!
06
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.
07
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.
10
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.
11
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.
12
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.
13
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.
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,
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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!
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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
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
01
Hi! My name is Chiara Jansen and I’m a Brand Strategist, WebDesigner + Developer based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
02
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.
05
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.
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
AOL chatrooms and that glorious dial-up tone—pure nostalgia.
07
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.
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Blasting some empowering tunes to keep the vibe high and the inspiration flowing.
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Bold. Feminine.
10
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.
11
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.
12
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.
13
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.
14
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.
