Bespoke web design & thoughtful storytelling for creatives & small biz
Katie Barrie Studio is an individually run creative studio offering fully customized Squarespace website design and development. Tailoring each project to a client’s specific needs, my work unites cohesive design with intentional messaging to deliver stellar one-of-a-kind digital experiences.
My approach
My design sensibility is rooted in clean aesthetics, exceptional communication, and a keen attention to detail. I like to build websites that balance dynamic storytelling with comprehensive problem solving to facilitate seamless, enjoyable user experiences.
I don’t believe in using templates. My fully customized approach takes into consideration every aspect of a brand’s singular identity. I tackle projects holistically — employing satisfying color stories and typography while refining messaging and navigation — to craft fantastic narratives that amplify each client’s distinct voice.
My work is a reflection of a lifetime of studying and making art, teaching color theory and design principles, and helping professional artists and local entrepreneurs build their businesses. I work with clients worldwide, so please get in touch — wherever you may be.
My services
Web Design Sprint
Fast, focused work for concise, impactful websites
If you only need a handful of pages to tell your digital story, this is for you. We’ll work on a swift two week timeline that will require your active participation with daily email check ins. Be prepared to dive right in and offer prompt feedback each step of the way. In return, your new site will be ready in a jif!
Timeline: 2 weeks
Web Design Transformation
For grand ideas that require additional time & attention
Whether you have a significant amount of content to flaunt or are just dreaming up some ambitious ideas, we’ll craft an extensively customized website to showcase your talents. With an extended timeline, you’ll have more space to process each phase of the project, and I’ll cook up some wildly unique features.
Timeline: 4 - 12 weeks
All projects include
— My design expertise & technical prowess
— Regular 1:1 communication to discuss our project
— Website strategy & organization planning
— Custom-tailored design & development
— Desktop & mobile responsive design
— Usability & accessibility across all devices & audiences
— Custom CSS and Javascript coding, where applicable
— Full launch support, with one week of post-launch technical support to ensure everything’s running smoothly
— Website maintenance guide, style guide, & video tutorials for updating your site on your own
— An intuitive website backend so you’ll be able to confidently manage your website after our project’s completion
My process
01 CONSULTATION
We’ll hop on a call to discuss your specific needs, how I can help, and ideas for what we could create together.
02 PREPATORY WORK
You’ll complete a questionnaire about your needs and vision for the site, share design inspiration, and send me all assets.
03 CREATIVE DIRECTION
After reviewing your materials, we’ll work together to decide upon the overall creative direction for the site.
04 DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
I’ll make a few sketches for you to review so we can pin down the design of your website before diving into fully developing each page.
05 REVISIONS
Once we have a first draft of the full site, we’ll comb through the details and make revisions to get things exactly where you want them to be.
06 LAUNCH
I’ll take the lead in making your site live, provide a week of post-launch support, and send along tutorials to guide you through future updates.