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.
Maria Krause
Web Design & Development
Brand Design, Squarespace Template, Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Photography, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy
Maria Krause
Berlin / Germany
Web Designer and Developer
Services
Brand Design, Squarespace Template, Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Photography, Website Tweaks, SEO Strategy
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Maria Krause and I’m a Web Designer and Developer based in Berlin, Germany.
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Outside work you will often find me on the beach, eating fruits and having an Aperol Spritz. (VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually sitting on the sofa with my laptop, working on new websites or coding something, listening to loud music, and forgetting everything around me.
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My day usually starts with taking my daughter to kindergarten and then attend a Pilates class at home.
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Most of the time I am working on a new design, refining a design, or learning a cool new design trick.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
The best part of building websites for me is coding, trying out new things, creating mock-ups, and feeling satisfied when I successfully develop them as envisioned during the creation phase.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Fresh air, coffee or tea and walking with the dog and my daughter.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Playful. Bold
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Stylish Vertical Tabs, Movable Blocks on Squarespace, Sticky Sections, Footer Reveal, Styling Accordions, Portfolio Hover Follow, Scroll-based Background Color change, Spotlight Animation, Fluid Image Reveal on Text Hover, Mega Menu.
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What makes your work standout?
I focus on every aspect of the project, from design to functionality, ensuring a polished and professional end product. I prioritize the user experience, creating intuitive interfaces and seamless interactions that enhance usability. I ensure that the websites I build are responsive and look great on all devices, which is crucial in today's mobile-centric world. I also make a point to cater to the specific wishes of my clients, ensuring that each website is as unique as its owner.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
AMICI CUCINA E VINO
Understanding how to combine old and new technology and knowledge to achieve the best result, leveraging abundant knowledge but limited time, and making it exceptionally valuable for the industry. The exceptional aspect of this project is that this website stands out from others in the industry by focusing on the essentials: the founder and the restaurant's food.
Standout workshops: Styling Accordions, Sticky Sections.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
The ability to understand each individual website, its structure, and its components.
Developing problem-solving skills to independently find solutions.
Familiarity with the language of coding, enabling effective communication and implementation of solutions.
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What is your dream website project?
First: Designing and developing websites for restaurants allows each establishment to showcase its unique identity and offerings. From high-end Michelin-starred venues to cozy local bistros, the goal is to capture the essence of the dining experience through thoughtful design elements. Incorporating features like intuitive reservation systems, visually enticing menu displays with quality imagery, and personalized sections like 'Meet the Team' can enrich the website's appeal. By tailoring these elements to reflect the restaurant's atmosphere and culinary philosophy, every website can stand out as a distinct digital representation of its brand.
Second: Designing and developing websites for Airbnb and smaller travel companies is essential for showcasing their unique offerings and maintaining their individuality. By highlighting personalized services, distinctive accommodations, and local experiences, these websites ensure that they stand out and remain memorable in a competitive market. This approach not only attracts potential guests but also enhances the overall user experience, fostering trust and loyalty among visitors.
Haley Withers
Brand & Web Designer + Developer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Brand Design, Photography
Haley Withers
North Wales / United Kingdom
Brand & Web Designer + Developer
Services
Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Brand Design, Photography
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Haley Withers and I’m a Brand & Web Designer + Developer based in North Wales, United Kingdom.
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Outside work you will often find me surfing, traveling or out for a walk in the hills with my dog. (VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually designing brands and websites, obsessing over my incredible clients and sipping on a black coffee from my V60.
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My day usually starts with cuddling my dog.
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Most of the time I am working on branding, packaging and web design.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Myspace, Xanga, HTML - oh my! I came of age in the golden era of the internet (or so I believe). I've been slinging code around since my very first all HTML website about frogs. Myspace was the evolution and my ultimate creative expression.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love the whole process! Designing the website speaks to my soul while bringing it to life speaks to my problem solving mind.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
A good shake out - going to the gym, doing some yoga or getting outside in any capacity, preferably a surf!
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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 & Scrolling sections, Image on Hover, Mega Menu, Scrolling Marquee, literally all of them! I love trying new things on all projects.
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What makes your work standout?
That I love to push the limits of what is possible, especially on the web. My style is finding your style, but I tend towards more minimalistic, type driven, grid layouts for that editorial feel. Personally, I am drawn towards calming, quiet and natural spaces and this is reflected in personal projects. That being said, I love to explore different design styles that push me out of my comfort zone!
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
That nothing is impossible! The Standout programmes have broadened what I believe is possible with code, especially on a platform like Squarespace and Shopify. We can truly bring our wildest visions to life.
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What is your dream website project?
My dream website project would be for an architect! I'd love to create minimalist typography driven exploration of the built spaces they are creating. I'd also love to work with more product based businesses especially those in the food and beverage industries!
Nathalie Chikhi
Founder, Designer and Artist
Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Brand Design, Squarespace Design and Dev, Photography
Nathalie Chikhi
Fort Worth Area / USA
Founder, Designer and Artist
Services
Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks, Brand Design, Squarespace Design and Dev, Photography
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Nathalie Chikhi and I’m a Founder, Designer and Artist based in Fort Worth Area, USA.
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Outside work you will often find me spending quality time with my daughter and husband.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually creating new original works in my art studio.
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My day usually starts with working out.
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Most of the time I am working on design and art.
“Intuition is what guides my creative process. Organically nurturing my imagination, always.”
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Well, I remember of my first website using dreamweaver. It was the inception of the internet ;-)
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love creating brand from the ground up, it is challenging and intimidating at the same time, but I am excited to capture the essence of the client and uncover the right visual signature for my client's brand.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Drinking coffee and going for a walk.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words?
Minimalist. Maximalist. Playful. Futuristic. Modern. Bold.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Font customization
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What makes your work standout?
Creativity, design and creative vision.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Make it possible to personalize a solid platform such as Squarespace.
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What is your dream website project?
Work for a Fashion brand, with a solid team of designer, photographer, stylist and videographer and dev.
Samantha Beneke
Owner / Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Samantha Beneke
Hokitika / New Zealand
Owner / Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
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Hi! My name is Samantha Beneke and I’m the Owner / Designer of West Coast Digital NZ based in Hokitika, New Zealand
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Outside work you will often find me exploring the stunning West Coast of New Zealand or tending to my bountiful vegetable garden.
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But on a typical workday, I am usually collaborating with incredible clients around the world on digital marketing or web design projects.
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My day usually starts with coffee.
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Most of the time I am working on digital marketing for my clients and web design clients.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
I remember my entire family being huddled around a large desktop computer and watching Windows 95 load onto the screen for the first time.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
The creative process and the ideas that ignite once I've gotten to the know the client's brand and their overall objectives for the website.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Taking a walk outside and looking over my vegetable garden.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Romantic. Feminine. Editorial. Minimalist. Modern.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Stylish Testimonial Slider, Sliding Panel Reveal, Wavy Background For Scrolling Block, Stylish Vertical Line, Price Lists
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What makes your work standout?
My websites are user-friendly, accessible, and optimized for SEO. I apply a minimalist approach with accent features to surprise and delight.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
MATSUE Consulting & Leadership
MATSUE Consulting & Leadership was a recent client I worked with. I'm proud of this project because I managed to set up their complicated discount system natively in Squarespace without needing third-party integration. This was achieved by setting up specific triggers, e-commerce for their workshops, and categories.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
I'm blown away by the massive potential custom code brings to Squarespace websites, as illustrated in the course and workshops.
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What is your dream website project?
Health & Wellbeing clients, beauticians, feminine brands.
Kacey Musick
Kacey Musick
Philadelphia, PA / USA
Developer | Your Dev Bestie
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Kacey Musick and I’m a Developer | Your Dev Bestie based in Philadelphia, PA
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Outside work you will often find me taking long AF walks around my city, listening to audio books OR posted up at a coffee shop spending time talking non-stop with my IRL friends. ( V I E W )
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But on a typical workday, I am usually at my standing desk with at least 3 beverages, Chill Tracks playlist in my headphones, doing daily coding practice, keeping in constant contact with my work besties on Threads, while building out Squarespace sites for my most favorite designers. ( V I E W )
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My day usually starts with coffee, a walk, and CEO time
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Most of the time I am working on getting better and better at development.
“The main principle of Jupiter Development Studio is simple:
Quality Squarespace development for designers who build client-first websites without design limitations.
This means serving designers with skill AND efficiency.
The result is my ‘intensive’ brand model.”
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Some of my first memories are of being on the computer with my Mom! I was about 5 when she taught me how to type in command lines to run games on the family computer (in the 90s!!!) Then, by the time I was a tween, it was AOL instant messenger all day every day - this is still why I can type at the speed of light.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
As a developer, I love breaking the design down into parts and then translating it into a responsive space. I love figuring out how to build these designs to perfectly match the mockup designers send me. My focus is always on creating beautiful, responsive websites that are easy for people to use. I LOVE it when designers come to me with a beautiful idea that they’re not sure how to build. My brain comes alive and I can’t get enough.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
When I am mid-code, I typically put on a movie or TV show that I’ve seen a hundred times before. (Typically, a 90s romcom.) Having something familiar on in the background gives me just enough to ignore so my brain can refocus on the code at hand.
If something really stumps me, I’ll hop on my bike and take a 10 minute spin to shake off any error messages.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Minimalist. Playful.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Every single workshop is so helpful in making me a better developer. But, it’s less about specific code snippets, and more about the technique that is woven through the Standout Squarespace curriculum. Thanks to the workshops, and both version of the course, I am able to craft new pieces of code to create the looks my designers need. But, specifically, I think I use pseudo elements every single day. That and Flex Box.
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What makes your work standout?
I am a people-first developer. I practice code every day, I revisit lessons and workshops, and keep W3 schools open in (multiple) tabs of my browser. I do this because I want to make sure that what I build is actually easy to use for my designers AND their clients. I make sure I have experience building custom features so that I can inform and empower designers to create websites that clients aren't scared to touch.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Fernweh Studios designed by Mindful Charlene
This client project was my first as a development studio. It was an incredible experience, working closely with Charlene (fellow Standouter) to bring her stunning design to life was just such a dream. Her design required lots of Standout techniques, including text decors, pseudo elements, vertical tabs, hover effects, and about a hundred others to restructure list sections to best capture the painstaking vibes of her clients.
What I learned on that project has heavily influenced how I offer development and what I KNOW I’m capable of.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
The Standout programs doesn’t just give me stuff to memorize or teach what I could have Googled. It is this in-depth experience that feels more like grad school than an online course.
I took the first version of the course a couple years ago, and it took me about 3 months of hardcore study, along with hours and hours of work to get through those lessons. I stubbornly kept at it until one day … it clicked.
Because Rache teaches HOW TO THINK about development, I’ve been able to practice and hone my own development craft by relying on techniques taught in this program.
Recently, I sat down to take the updated version of the course and I finished in a week. It’s not because the course got easier - it’s because Rache taught me how to do this (and to do it efficiently!)
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What is your dream website project?
I want to work with design studios who are focused on people-first Squarespace websites. I want to work with designers who push the envelope, who have clear objectives, who want to grow and serve their clients on every level. I want to work with studios who welcome a developer as collaborator with big time bestie vibes!
Ahdiya Gurgani
UX/UI | Branding & Web Designer
Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives, Brand Design
Ahdiya Gurgani
Melbourne / Australia
UX/UI | Branding & Web Designer
Services
Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives, Brand Design
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Ahdiya Gurgani and I’m a UX/UI | Branding & Web Designer based in Melbourne, Australia.
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Outside work you will often find me going to pilates, hiking, journaling and traveling to tropical islands
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But on a typical workday, I am usually helping clients get clear on their business goals, identify their niches and have strategy sessions. Designing, wireframing and developing.
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My day usually starts with journaling and meditation
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Most of the time I am working on designs, creating content for instagram
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Making the backend as seamless so my clients can sell their product or services with ease and almost passively!
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Learning the best techniques to make the squarespace website as unique as possible
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words?
Minimalist. Maximalist. Vibrant. Modern. Dark. Feminine.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
seamless animations
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What makes your work standout?
My work is rooted in UX/UI and psychology principles.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Sadia PsychologyWebsite →
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
How easily and effortless coding can be thanks to the course!
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What is your dream website project?
Building the website for Tony Robbins
Carrie Thorimbert
Squarespace & Shopify Web Designer
Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks
Carrie Thorimbert
Toronto, Ontario / Canada
Squarespace & Shopify Web Designer
Services
Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Website Tweaks
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Carrie Thorimbert and I’m a Squarespace & Shopify Web Designer based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Outside work you will often find me traveling, exploring, working out, spending time with friends and family. (VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually focused, drinking coffee, green juice or tea, playing inspirational music, exploring ideas and learning new ways to deliver an amazing product.
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My day usually starts with coffee and music.
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Most of the time I am working on client projects and exploring ideas.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
I was born in the 70's and grew up in the 80's and 90's so I feel I've had a unique front-row seat to the evolution of the internet. I grew up writing essays with my parents encyclopedias. When the internet came around, I was all in. From dial up to myspace to chat rooms!
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love getting creative...whether that's with colors, concepts or code. I could spend hours playing around with new coding techniques and love watching it all come together. Building is where I excel and where I like to spend time.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
A workout! or finding food when working abroad.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Modern. Feminine. Earthy. Playful. Vibrant. Editorial. Minimalist.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
All of them :) I love the mega menu the most but testimonial sliders and carousels are great as well.
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What makes your work standout?
I really focus on amalgamating my design sense with the clients' vision. I really want my client to love their website so I ensure I'm building to their unique requests. Although I have my own sense of design, I really listen to them and build around their design preference and vision as well. This creates quite an eclectic portfolio!
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Stamp and HammerWebsite →I have many. But I looooove what I did with the Stamp & Hammer website. They really challenged me in building something out of the box and there have been many times I had to amalgamate a few CSS workshops or plugins. There are some key components inside this website that I had to build from scratch. Like the floating newsletter bar and the home page rotating banner with video, images with Kenburns effects. Tons of amazing, fun challenges on this site.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
I would need to credit standout for a lot of my design techniques, my successful business structure and my ability to get through touch sticky codes. I love building and this course focuses on those who want to step out of the box. I love coloring outside the lines :)
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What is your dream website project?
I would love for someone to come to me and say 'I'll leave all the design and decision making to you!' Building a website without restriction or a cap on creativity has always been a dream.
Alana Jade
Website designer for kind businesses
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Squarespace Template, Brand Design, SEO Strategy
Alana Jade
Australia + Thailand
Website designer for kind businesses
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives, Squarespace Template, Brand Design, SEO Strategy
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Alana Jade and I’m a Website designer for kind businesses based in my home country of Australia and a little island in Thailand.
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Outside work you will often find me creating beautiful things (macrame, music and vegan platters, mostly!); drinking loads of soy-milky tea (English Breakfast for the win!); contemplating and reflecting deeply; questioning the status quo and living ‘outside the box’; sauntering along the tropical coastlines of southern Thailand; playing old-timey jazz and swing numbers on the clarinet in my band, Latootz. ( V I E W )
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But on a typical workday, I am usually collaborating with my brand team, dreaming up a new branding kit or one-week website design or building websites for my clients!
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My day usually starts with yoga, meditation, an ocean swim and a big pot of tea
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Most of the time I am working on delivering websites in just one week!
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Bringing together the talented work of different creatives – branding experts, photographers, writers – into a space that does my client’s gifts and passions justice. I also get a thrill when I see little lines of code on one side of the screen make something beautiful happen on the other side!
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Chocolate!
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Minimalist. Earthy.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Pseudo elements, blog grids, sticky sections and elements, the smart coding section techniques so my clients never have to touch a line of code and can easily keep their websites up to date!
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What makes your work standout?
Infused throughout all my web design work, is my passion for minimalist business practices and simple, kind living. This means all my design work focuses on calm, kind, ethical design with minimal distractions, and online spaces that are gentle on the nervous system.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Earth ConsciousWebsite →Our Earth one-week website base design made for environmental advocates and non-profits, which we launched this year.
This design was two years in the making! I spent a lot of time researching the types of key pages, sections and functionality these types of businesses would need. In the end, I created our first 'mix and match' one-week website design where the business can choose the exact functionality they need. It makes the design so much more flexible and can be used by a variety of different businesses.
I used loads of different workshops and trainings from standout, including:
• Blog grid
• Pricing tables
• Sliding letters
• Sticky section and words for values on the About page
• Sliding timeline
• Pseudo brand marks in the footer
• Sticky split section in portfolio
• Make entire list item clickable
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
To truly understand code – rather than just copy and paste it from anywhere and everywhere across the internet. And the smart coding techniques have helped me develop my one-week website base designs in a way that makes them easy for me to create and easy for my clients to keep up to date. This has been an invaluable growing point for my business.
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What is your dream website project?
A for-purpose business and / or activist – someone who is focusing on making a difference in the area of climate change.
Jodi Neufeld
Jodi neufeld
Winnipeg, Manitoba / Canada
Squarespace web designer
Services
Design Intensives
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
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Hi! My name is Jodi Neufeld and I’m a Squarespace web designer from/based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
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Outside work you will often find me playing tennis, gardening or drinking loose leaf tea
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And this is me on a typical workday ( VIEW )
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My day usually starts with coffee and quiet time.
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Most of the time I am working on Squarespace Design Days - my VIP day offering.
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What are the qualities you've developed or hurdles you've overcome?
Determination, patience and a love for research and learning
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What are the tasks you do for work?
Learn all the ways to get the most out of Squarespace, whether it is with custom coding or using built in elements in a unique way
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What do you love about Website Design and Development?
Being able to help so many clients and hear their audible relief on having a website handed over to them that is just what they were hoping for complete with tutorials on how to update it.
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Using a dial up modem and thinking that was pretty cool!
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love the challenge of bringing a design to life in a way that will be easy for clients to update. I don't mind digging into the code at all to get the function that I want for my clients.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding? Drinking loose leaf tea and doing calf raises!
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Modern.
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Share your unique style, your design philosophy and/or aesthetics that appeal to you.
Minimal design that is beautiful and functional. I am not a ton of bells and whistles - but a fan of easy to use and update website for my clients. I provide these websites through my Squarespace Design Day service and often design an entire website in just one day.
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Scoping sections, managing background image widths, custom arrows
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What makes your work standout?
My biggest goal is to make websites easy for my clients by setting them up the best way, making them super easy to update and using custom code to create unique elements and styles that clients are easily able to reuse.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Jess V Meditation
Creating a clean fresh site with interesting elements such as buttons that spin on hover, image decors, split sections and tabbed sections
Kate Headley Photography
The client wanted a very unique website with staggered images and unique layouts. This was done on 7.0 so I had to use pseudo element positioning. Also, used sticky grid galleries for the press in print page, a vertical timeline for the About page. I also used the mega menu workshop.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Learn how to scope sections and designs in a way that is easy for clients to apply. It's also helped me understand so many coding concepts that are specific to Squarespace so I can get the most out of it.
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What is your dream website project?
Photographer, or interior designers with gorgeous photos and a strong sense of style.
Anita Cheung
Brand and Website Designer, Developer, Creative Consultant
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Brand Design, Design and Strategy Intensives
Anita Cheung
Vancouver, Canada
Brand and Website Designer, Developer, Creative Consultant
Services
Shopify Design and Dev, Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, Illustration
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
Selected Work
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Hi! My name is Anita Cheung and I’m a Brand and Website Designer, Developer, Creative Consultant based in Vancouver, Canada
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Outside work you will often find me sketching, gardening, horseback riding, surfing, reading, or watching movies. (VIEW)
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But on a typical workday, I am usually doing intensive client design work (which I call Snack Dates!), taking calls, or creating illustrations-- it all just depends on the day! (But always with at least two or three beverages by my side.) (VIEW)
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My day usually starts with matcha latte and a stretch.
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Most of the time I am working on client branding & website projects
““Working with Neets is an absolute joy! She takes the time to understand your business, vision, and clients to build a virtual space that engages your audience and fully represents your business. I love working with her and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a website that stands out & truly embodies their brand!” ”
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What are your first memories of the Internet?
Some of my earliest memories of the internet were spent building my own webpages on geocities and asianavenue as a tween, and designing my neopet dream home.
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What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I work in an intensive-design-day format and my FAVOURITE day is the website design day. It's where I take everything the client has shared (copy, photos, brand kit, hopes and dreams), and put it together into a functional and beautiful website mockup. From there, we spend the day going back and forth, making edits and changes in real time. It is so collaborative and incredibly rewarding to see the client's dream website be created- literally right in front of their eyes.
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What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Does listening to ghibli music count? Whenever I need a break, I also head downstairs to my partner's office (we both work from home) for a mid-day hug.
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How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words?
Playful. Minimalist. Maximalist. Vibrant. Modern
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Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Ah, so many! But I think the good ol' split screen sticky scroll has been a go-to.
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What makes your work standout?
As a libra, and a people pleaser, I've always been a bit of a chameleon-- which has really come in handy with my work. Instead of having a concrete cookie-cutter style, I like to tailor my designs for each brand and each project. With that said, my "signature" approach is to encourage my clients to infuse some delight into the design. Whether that's through scroll effects, gifs, or colour, I like to add just a touch of unexpected playfulness to everything.
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What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Decipher Counselling
Website →
I worked with Linda, the founder of Decipher Counselling, on her brand and website design. Over the course of four days, we were able to make her vision a reality. She came to me with keywords like "nostalgia" and "dreamy", and I think the final result is exactly that! You can check it out for yourself.
Standout Workshops used: Universal Filter, and a lot of pseudo elements were used in the design.
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What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
To have fun & play with website design! I'm always thinking of "how else can we do this" in a way that feels delightful and unconventional.
14
What is your dream website project?
I'm currently loving minimalist websites-- minimal in terms of content, not necessarily design. Bring on the one-page websites! I think the boundary/ restraint that's needed makes it all the more interesting on a creative level.
I love the idea of a website being a portal. Providing mystery and intrigue, and just the right amount of information, so that folks are moved into action to speak with an actual human being/ continue down the path of discovering more about a business.
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.
11
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.
12
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.
Katie Sears
Brand + Web Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Brand Design, Photography
Katie Sears
Atlanta, GA / USA
Brand + Web Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Shopify Design and Dev, Brand Design, Photography
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
01
Hi! My name is Katie Sears and I’m a Brand + Web Designer based in Atlanta, GA.
02
Outside work you will often find me working...but I'm working on that.
You'll also find me:
- Reading in the park
- Cooking and drinking wine with my twin sister
- Hanging out with my grandad
- Thrifting online or in person (VIEW)
03
But on a typical workday, I like to make the part of the morning where I have my coffee and I'm just doing a little creative work last as long as possible before I check my email. Then I usually interact with humans - clients, fellow creatives, or my sister in the afternoon.
04
My day usually starts with making the bed. It helps me feel sane.
05
Most of the time I am working on brand and web design. It never stops and I don't want it to. I love what I do.
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
I distinctly remember the dial-up tone on the family computer sitting in a "den" covered in 70's orange wood paneling. And I also have fond memories of playing the Disney Channel online games at my grandparent's house.
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Getting to be "Type A" and a creative at the same time. Websites should be predictable to some extent and use patterns to make visitors feel at ease. At the same time, within that structure, a site should be innovative and surprising enough to keep people's attention.
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
I feel that napping is an integral part of the coding process.
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Modern. Playful.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Learning flexbox unlocked something in my brain. I use it to customize the header navigation in a lot of my sites. But learning to scope sections so I can preset different layouts for my clients is what I use nonstop.
11
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.
12
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.
13
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.
14
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.
Tamsyn Bishop
Branding and Website Designer at Launch + Co,
Squarespace Design & Dev, Shopify Design & Dev
Atlanta, GA, USA
tamsyn bishop
Atlanta, Georgia / USA
Brand and Web Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Development, Shopify Design and Development
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
01
Hi! My name is Tamsyn Bishop and I’m a Branding and Website Designer from/based in Atlanta, GA.
02
Outside work you will often find me spending time with my 2 pups and my husband ( VIEW )
03
My day usually starts with coffee and a walk.
04
Most of the time I am working on Squarespace or Shopify website builds.
05
What are the qualities you've developed or hurdles you've overcome?
Hard work, dedication, and practice
06
What are the tasks you do for work?
To combine our creativity and coding skills with the vision of our clients
07
What do you love about Website Design and Development?
That no day is ever the same and there are always opportunities to learn and gain new skills
08
What are your first memories of the Internet?
All I wanted to do was play Sims all day!
09
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Bringing together the strategy with the creative vision. I love being able to try new things and implement new features that I learn.
10
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding? Walking my two pups!
11
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Bold. Earthy. Minimalist.
12
Share your unique style, your design philosophy and/or aesthetics that appeal to you.
Using a brand strategy approach first. Being able to design a brand and website based on our clients goals for their brand and what their audience would resonate with.
13
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Split sections, summary block tabs, split section gallery, overlapping images, and much more!
14
What makes your work standout?
The combination of strategy and design to bring our clients the biggest return.
If you have questions, or are interested in working with out team you can complete our inquiry form and setup your free discovery call here.
We can't wait to work with you!
15
What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Black Tie Optional
Visit website →We started the project with a brand strategy session to learn all about our client and her business and where she wanted to take it. She was looking to elevate her bohemian brand in order to attract more high-ticket projects. In tandem with her strategic re-brand, we created the website of her dreams. We used workshops such as image borders, overlapping images, moving images across sections, stylish carousel summary block, autoplay videos, and much more. This was one of the first projects to be completed once Squarespace upgraded to fluid engine so there were lots of learnings about the new platform features along the way.
Centered
Visit website →As all our web projects start out, we started with strategic branding to learn about their new business and where they wanted to take it. This project was unique because they wanted to focus on two main audiences (doulas and parents). We created a site that catered to both with easy navigation. We used workshops that included multiple buttons in the header, flexbox, split sections, content backgrounds, and more. This was one of the first websites we build after diving into the course and implementing some of the harder lessons to code!
16
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Learn more and grow my coding skills to be able to work across platforms. I am most grateful that the teaching methods help not only expand my skills, but the creative freedom that we can bring to our clients!
17
What is your dream website project?
We work across all industries but some of our dream projects would be working with a coffee or snack company!
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.
02
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)
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually working with small and solo business owners, helping them create a website they are proud to direct clients to. This could be through a half or full-day website intensive, or by providing ad-hoc design support. I also work with a fitness design studio in the US so most days I will be working on either a home page design or an interior page build-out for them. (VIEW)
04
My day usually starts with coffee!
05
Most of the time I am working on a one day website launch.
“Your business wasn’t built in a day—but your website can be.
If designing a high-converting website feels like you’re trying to paint the Sistine Chapel blindfolded, you’re in the right place. You’ve put in the hours to build and grow a thriving business, not to be bogged down by font dilemmas, SEO mambo-jumbo and tech stuff, am I right? You need a website that mirrors your expertise, fits your budget, and is ready to launch, like, yesterday.
The good news? That’s just my speciality.”
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
MSN Messenger!
07
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!
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Maribou State on repeat!
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Monochrome. Minimalist. Modern.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
I love everything to do with auto-list layouts! The footer reveal code snippet is also one of my favourite subtle customisations.
11
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.
12
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.
13
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.
Lucy Caddey
Web designer, web developer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, Shopify Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives
Lucy Caddey
Australia
Web designer, web developer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Website Tweaks, Shopify Design and Dev, Design and Strategy Intensives
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
01
Hi! My name is Lucy Caddey and I’m a web designer, web developer based in Australia.
02
Outside work you will often find me outside enjoying nature with my one year old son and my beloved greyhound.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually juggling the daycare drop off and a dog walk before settling into my office with some classical music or a good podcast. Web design and development is now my peace and quiet, I love it!
04
My day usually starts with coffee and a dog walk.
05
Most of the time I am working on Squarespace websites for photographers.
“fáilte.|
/ˈfɑːltə,Irish ˈfɑːlʲtʲə/
Pronounced: fawl·chuh
An act or instance of welcoming.”
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
We got 3 computers at school when I was around 8 years old and we were all allowed to have a turn. I searched PUPPIES and then played with a paint program and created a drawing (design?) for my mum.
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I LOVE taking mockups and turning them into live working websites, using code to add special touches that can't be achieved otherwise - it's so exciting for me and for clients to see things coming to life.
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
In between coding big projects I like to get outside, get some fresh air and reset. I also like to do pilates when I can or simply just clean, tidy and reorganise my space. I think having a calming, fresh work space can help so much!
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Dark. Romantic.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Sticky split screen scrolling seems very popular with photographers who are my main clients. It's a great way to show off a portfolio of work without making the website look really long.
11
What makes your work standout?
I like creating more moody, cosy websites that people can feel at home when visiting.
12
What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
I recently designed and built a template for photographers. Being a personal project it meant I could use elements and pieces of code I'd been wanting to try but maybe hadn't had the chance yet. I incorporated a mega menu, video banners, sticky scrolling portfolio and custom blog layout. It was a great way to practice my skills and I have had many clients reference elements of this template meaning I could use these sections again for client projects.
13
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
When starting Standout Squarespace I was worried I wasn't clever enough to be able to understand and create technically coded websites. I've since learned that even a small amount of smart and clever coding can add a huge difference and make websites standout and be special. For me it's not about making the most technical, code filled website, but creating something beautiful where the client can feel at home and be proud to share.
14
What is your dream website project?
My dream project would be either a Scottish landscape or wedding photographer website, or an architectural project. Anything with beautiful, rugged imagery.
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.
11
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.
12
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.
Ash Hendriks
Graphic Designer
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Brand Design, Website Tweaks, Design and Strategy Intensives
Sydney, Australia
Ash Hendriks
Sydney / Australia
Brand & Web Designer
Owner of Studio 238
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Squarespace Template, Brand Design, Website Tweaks, Shopify Design and Dev
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
01
Hi! My name is Ash Hendriks and I’m a brand designer, web designer and developer based in Sydney, Australia.
02
Outside work you will often find me at the beach with my baby girl or experimenting in the kitchen.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually designing, developing, creating brand identities.
04
My day usually starts with tea and cuddles with my 1 year old in bed.
05
Most of the time I am working on Website Design and Development.
06
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Translating design to code. How code can completely transform anything and open doors to infinite possibilities.
07
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Getting distracted with possibilities.
08
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Editorial. Minimalist. Playful.
09
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
Split Screen, CSS Grids, Lined Header
10
What makes your work standout?
I love brands that stand out, odd colours, geometry, minimalism but edgy. I think less is more (always) but love experimenting with design elements like typography and colour to deliver creations outside the box.
11
What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Porcellino
Website →This client gave me full creative control with both brand identity and website. They trusted my process and as a result there was minimal back and forth and they loved the outcome. I used many of the standout workshops including module one to discover what the client needed, setting up the website the Standout way, changing images on hover and many CSS customisations that elevated the sites design.
12
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Confidence in my ability to design and develop exceptional websites.
13
What is your dream website project?
Any project which allows creative freedom and pushes the boundaries.
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
Michelle Pontvert
Designer & Digital Product Creator
Design and Strategy Intensives, SEO Strategy, Squarespace Template
Michelle Pontvert
Paris / France
Designer & Digital Product Creator
Services
Design and Strategy Intensives, SEO Strategy, Squarespace Template
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace
Selected Work
01
Hi! My name is Michelle Pontvert and I’m a Designer & Digital Product Creator based in Paris, France.
02
Outside work you will often find me tinkering with my Notion templates or hanging out with my son munching on a local croissant.
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually mixing my design expertise with my digital marketing obsession to create practical, actionable templates for my fellow online course creators & digital product shops
04
My day usually starts with coffee and a kitty cuddle.
05
Most of the time I am working on creating my latest template.
“Strategic simplicity & user-focused design never go out of style”
06
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
I love translating templates to match your specific brand and style. Bringing your unique vision to life with strategic simplicity that never goes out of style.
07
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
A leisurely stroll through my local Parisian streets always gets my creative juices flowing.
08
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Feminine.
09
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
I love balancing a larger navigation with the Pseudo Secondary Navigation workshop and customizing a Squarespace course with the Member Area Side Navigation workshop.
10
What makes your work standout?
Strategic simplicity and a focus on user experience & SEO paired with elegant design
11
What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Building out my fellow designer Kate Scott's stunning website with tons of custom code and creative layouts was a huge but incredibly fulfilling project.
12
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Taking code beyond functional changes and bringing my creative vision to life
13
What is your dream website project?
I love customizing website templates with a beautiful professional brand. While I'm more than happy to create you a simple visual identity there's something so creatively fun and fulfilling brining anther brand designer's vision to life on a site.
Cecily Carlyle
Cecily Carlyle
Toronto / Canada
Visual Designer
Services
Squarespace Design and Dev, Brand Design
Course Taken
Standout Squarespace, Standout Shopify
01
Hi! My name is Cecily Carlyle and I’m a Visual Designer based in Toronto, Canada.
02
Outside work you will often find me walking around the city getting coffee with friends, going on hikes, and checking out new art exhibits.(VIEW)
03
But on a typical workday, I am usually at home working away at my desk listening to DJ Cinthie to get into a flow state.
04
My day usually starts with COFFEE
05
Most of the time I am working on emails and iterating on designs.
“The end result was a site with a visual style that was unique to me and which told my story in an innovative and one-of-a-kind way.”
06
What are your first memories of the Internet?
Angel Fire which was a website builder I used back in 2000 to upload as many pixelated Spice Girl and Sailor Moon images, as I possibly could haha.
07
What is the best part about the process of building websites for you?
Figuring out how the visual identity will translate over to the web experience and putting the puzzle pieces together so the content flows well.
08
What is your favorite stretch or pastime in between coding?
Stretching and recaffeinating.
09
How would you describe your Standout Style in 2-3 words? Minimalist. Editorial. Modern. Brutalist.
10
Which Standout workshops do you find yourself incorporating most often on your website projects?
-Stacked List Cards
-Split Gallery
-Overflow Elements to Adjacent Sections
11
What makes your work standout?
With my background in fashion design, I incorporate a European, minimalistic sensibility in my work. I gravitate towards clean lines, grids, textures, black accents, and an overall minimalistic design aesthetic.
12
What are some of your proudest works you've worked on?
Kim Vance ND
Website →The client completed an in depth questionnaire relating to their business, industry competitors, content requirements, and desired styles. I distilled all of the information into a visual identity concept. Once approved by the client we moved into the web design process which consists of designing a high-fidelity prototype of the homepage. Once the homepage is approved the remaining pages are designed and the site is built out with minor tweaks via client feedback.
Workshops used:
-Fluid Tab Grids for Blog section on Home page
-Stacked List Cards on Services page
Throughout this project build I learnt that "less is more". I always start out wanting to include a lot of cool features, but I am reminded to ask: what is the purpose, and will it hinder the user's experience?
13
What are the biggest takeaways from the Standout programs?
Don't be afraid to try and get messy. Use the amazing community to your advantage. If you're struggling to understand a concept—practice is key. This can come in the form a concept project for your portfolio if you don't have a client. Keep going and it will get easier and you will get quicker!
14
What is your dream website project?
An e-commerce site for a brand in the beauty space that requires high-quality, elevated packaging and brand photos.
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!
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!
