Web Design Portfolio

Caroline Bergvall

Coaching

Coaching website designed for the internationally renowned artist and poet, Caroline Bergvall.

This website for Caroline’s coaching business includes e-commerce for both individual and group class offerings, newsletter marketing, and application forms. In addition to the dynamically animated pages, Caroline’s website makes use of custom CSS and code blocks, giving visitors an engaging experience to learn about her offerings.

Four Queens

Designed and built a small business website for Four Queens, which offers classes, one-on-one services, month memberships, and products, in addition to multiple newsletter subscriptions.

While the aesthetic appeal of a website is crucial, functionality and user experience are equally important in achieving business goals. The Four Queens project exemplifies how a well-executed branding and website design can lead to significant outcomes. By focusing on both visual elements and conversion strategies, this website not only attracted attention but also successfully guided visitors to take action.

This package included user-friendly navigation, clear calls to action, and a responsive design that adapted seamlessly to various devices. As a result, Four Queens tripled their sales and website traffic within just six months post-launch. This case underscores the importance of a holistic approach to web design—one that harmonizes beauty with utility to enhance ROI and foster remarkable business growth.

Maureen Owen

“HR’s ideas were fresh, cool, and fluid and best of all she listened to my vision.  I'm so excited to have her graphic pizzazz energizing my website, while still feeling it's me, that we built it together.” —Maureen Owen

Website and logo design for the celebrated American poet, Maureen Owen.

Maureen’s author website provides a holistic and user-friendly experience across all devices and browsers. With 30 carefully crafted pages, the site employs tailored styles and CSS, complemented by a distinctive logo that reflects her individuality. The 20 dedicated book pages offer in-depth information about each title. Diving into Maureen’s archive, viewers can explore video and audio pages in addition to her official university archives. Furthermore, handy links to Maureen’s live social media feeds ensure that visitors remain updated with her latest news and activities. This cohesive design effectively highlights Maureen’s creative work while establishing a strong online identity.

Mud, Blood, and Ghosts

“HR quickly and fully understood my vision for the Mud, Blood, and Ghost website. Then she took it even further, offering surprising and beautiful design ideas. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out.”
—Julie Carr

Development and design of website as a companion to the published book Mud, Blood, and Ghosts by the author Julie Carr (University of Nebraska Press, 2023).

Technically built as a sub-section to her larger author site, this website needed its own branding to match the published book and navigation system separate from her main website.

Eleni Sikelianos

Website design for the author & translator, Eleni Sikelianos.

Eleni’s author website offers a comprehensive and visually appealing experience tailored for users on all devices and browsers. Comprising 30 pages, the site features custom styles and CSS that enhance its unique character. The inclusion of hand-drawn animations adds a personal touch, while individual book pages provide detailed insights into each book. Users can explore photo galleries and sortable video galleries, making it easy to engage with her archive. Additionally, social media feeds keep visitors connected to Eleni’s latest updates, and the contact form ensures seamless communication. This well-rounded design not only showcases Eleni's work but also strengthens her online presence.

Overland

“HR is a true visionary, and I am certain my work will continue to benefit from our collaboration for years to come.”
—Sasha Steensen

Development of website as an interactive companion to the book-in-progress Overland by the author Sasha Steensen.

Technically built as a sub-section to her larger author site, this website needed its own branding and navigation system separate from her main website. And because the book in still in process, this website needed to be very agile and able to adjust to the project’s evolving multimedia dimensions.

Poupeh Missaghi

Website design for the author & translator, Poupeh Missaghi.

Poupeh’s custom author website is designed for an engaging experience on all devices. Spanning 10 pages, it reflects her unique voice with tailored styles and CSS. Featuring Persian script for broader accessibility, individual book pages highlight her works with detailed descriptions, cover art, and purchase links. An about page offers insight into Poupeh’s background and themes, fostering a personal connection. The site also includes a contact form for communication with readers and collaborators. This design enhances the reader's experience and establishes Poupeh’s professional online presence in the literary community.

Anne Waldman

Website and logo design for the internationally renowned poet, Anne Waldman.

Anne’s author website is meticulously designed to offer a seamless experience, adaptable to various devices and browsers. Featuring over 120 thoughtfully organized pages, it showcases a comprehensive collection of her work spanning decades, all compiled into a singular, cohesive platform. The site incorporates custom styles and CSS, enhanced by a handcrafted watercolor logo that embodies her unique artistry. Visitors can explore Anne’s extensive archive, which includes distinct video and audio sections alongside her official university archives. This integrated design not only captures Anne’s past and current creative endeavors but also reinforces her strong online presence, providing an instrumental resource for viewers all across the world.

Tender Buttons Press

Website design for the independent publisher, Tender Buttons Press.

The website for Tender Buttons Press spans 70 robust pages, effectively presenting their entire catalog of books. It is designed to be responsive, ensuring accessibility on phones, tablets, and computers, making it convenient for users to engage with the publisher’s e-commerce from any device.

The custom design and CSS enhance the visual appeal while improving user experience. Additionally, the site incorporates marketing and newsletter integration to keep users informed about new releases and events.

Visitors can explore a sortable video archive, stay updated through an events stream, and connect with the publisher’s social media profiles. A dedicated blog offers insights and information on various topics, while embedded audio provides an enriched multimedia experience. Overall, the website serves as a comprehensive hub for the independent press.

Commonplace School & Podcast

Website design for the independent school and podcast, Commonplace.

Built as part-school, part-podcast, this website houses the vital work from Commonplace. On the independent school side, viewers can engage in classes and workshops, readings and lectures. While on the podcast side, listeners can engage with over 120 episodes, spanning years of conversations between poets.

It is designed to be responsive, ensuring accessibility on phones, tablets, and computers. The custom design and CSS enhance the visual appeal while improving user experience. Additionally, the site incorporates marketing and newsletter integration to keep users informed about new classes and podcast episodes.

Laird Hunt

Website design for the novelist, Laird Hunt.

Laird's author website presents a refined and engaging platform designed to accommodate users across various devices and browsers. The site is organized into five pages, each incorporating custom styles and CSS that contribute to a distinctive look and feel. A dedicated book page offers in-depth information about each title, breaking the information into smaller, more manageable sections for the reader's ease. Furthermore, integrated social media feeds enable visitors to stay informed about Laird's recent activities, while a user-friendly contact form facilitates straightforward communication. This thoughtful design not only highlights Laird's literary contributions but also enhances his visibility in the digital space.

Bobbie Louise Hawkins

Website design for the writer & artist, Bobbie Louise Hawkins.

Bobbie’s website provides a thorough and visually captivating experience that adapts seamlessly to all devices and browsers. With more than 40 pages, the site employs custom styles and CSS to highlight its distinctiveness. Each book has its own dedicated page, offering in-depth information about the work. Users can navigate through photo galleries, as well as video and audio archives, facilitating a deeper engagement with her collection. Moreover, hundreds of Bobbie’s “Daily Poems” are available for readers to explore.

As an artist, Bobbie’s website features a wide range of her artistic expressions, including illustrations, collages, large portraits, watercolor sketches, work-in-progress, and ephemeral pieces. This comprehensive design not only presents Bobbie’s body of work but also cohesively integrates her online presence into a virtual archive that spans many decades.

What clients are saying…

“The Four Queens website relaunch and rebranding is not only beautiful, but is also dynamic and user-friendly. I’m always getting positive feedback and compliments regarding the site's user-friendly pages and aesthetics.

I know that relaunching the website is what has made my business goals go through the roof! Collaborating with HR was seamless; she grasped my needs immediately and delivered outstanding results at lightening speed.”

—Selah Saterstrom, Four Queens co-founder

“I had decided to create a website for my writing, but I had no idea how to go about it. I'd heard that HR designed websites, and I emailed her about the possibility of putting one together for me.  Immediately she responded, full of enthusiasm and questions as to what I envisioned!  She immediately put me at ease as to the process and we bounced creative ideas back and forth.  Working with her I felt so fortunate to be getting such professional suggestions from such a delightful source. Her ideas were fresh, cool, and fluid and best of all she listened to my vision.  I'm so excited to have her graphic pizzazz energizing my website, while still feeling it's me, that we built it together.”

—Maureen Owen, American Poet

“Overland has been in progress for over a decade, but it wasn’t until I began working with HR that I came to see all the possibilities inherent in the work I was already doing. Not only did she create a beautiful, interactive website with the extensive materials I sent, but her vision prompted me to consider new techniques and approaches that I would not have otherwise considered. HR is a true visionary, and I am certain my work will continue to benefit from our collaboration for years to come.”

—Sasha Steensen, Overland website

"HR's ability to organize complex materials into user-friendly and easily navigated pages is astounding. HR fully understood my vision! She worked quickly and efficiently to translate content into beautiful and intuitive visual arrangements. I wanted my book, Mud, Blood, and Ghosts, to have another life on the internet, and HR made that happen. Most book websites are simply advertisements for the book. But the website HR created is an artwork on its own merits. It's beautiful, dynamic, and easy to use. Working with HR was so easy because she got what I wanted right away and made it happen! I couldn't be happier with how it turned out."

—Julie Carr, Mud, Blood, and Ghosts website

Web Design FAQ

  • We'll start with a free 30 minute consultation to determine your design needs.

    From there, I'll send you a proposal outlining every step along the way.

    Once signed & accepted, we'll get to work! We'll have a strategy session to get clear about your needs and ideas. With your participation throughout the entire process, we'll launch your website in no time!

  • I offer multiple website packages to best suit your needs. So if you're looking for something very simple or a website that's more complex and dynamic, you can choose the package that's best tailored to you.

    If a package isn't what you're looking for, I offer bespoke services tailored exactly to your needs.

    I also offer 1-day and 1/2-day pricing where you can hire me to jump into your existing website to make any revisions, updates, or expansions.

  • My studio is located on Vashon Island, Washington. While some of my clients are also located in the Pacific Northwest, the vast majority of my work is done remotely.

    So no matter what your time zone is, I have worked with clients across the United States, as well as in Canada, Mexico, throughout Europe, and in India.

    I love meeting new people and hearing about what your project is! So wherever you call home, don’t hesitate to reach out.

  • Timelines depend on the project, but I generally dedicate up to a month to each client, with the possibility of an extension.

    We'll setup a clear timeline with goals and deadlines for each step along the way towards your launch, so you're always in-the-know with how things are progressing.

  • Yes! We'll take the best parts of your existing website and bring them up to speed in Squarespace 7.1.

    Once your new site is ready to launch, I'll transfer your existing URL, so your transition from old-to-new is a seamless experience for your users.

  • Absolutely! I have experience in developing e-commerce websites selling physical products as well as services, classes, and memberships. I can also setup donation channels for your organization.

  • Definitely. Once your website is ready to launch, I'll invite you to have full administration privileges, which will allow you to make any future edits, updates, or changes to your website.

    We'll also have a 1-hour Zoom session to walk through every aspect of your website, and go over how you can make any edits in the future. This session will be recorded so you can refer back to it whenever you're ready.

    Don’t want to make updates yourself? You can book me in the future for 1-day or 1/2-day blocks, and I'll jump back in and make any updates you need.

  • I'll invoice you for an initial first half payment when we're ready to begin your project. Then you'll have the ability to pay via VISA, Mastercard, AmEx, Discover, ApplePay, Klarna, or with an ACH direct debit bank transfer. I also accept JCB, Diners Club International, UnionPay, and Cartes Bancaires.

    Upon completion of your project, I'll invoice for the remainder.

    If none of these payment methods work for you or your organization, we can work out a different solution.