CAPTAIN LAUREN
DEPUTY DAXBY
Hi! Lauren here, captain of this whole shabang & that’s my cute kid, Dax. I am an East Coast Girl- raised near Philly, BFA from the Maine College of Art, loved Tampa, Savannah, and the Sea Coast…you catch my drift. You can currently find me in Portland Maine where I spend my week days managing the Portland Museum of Art’s retail operations and e-commerce website and my weekends playing on the coast with my little one.
What do I do? I design beautiful + functional websites for entrepreneurs & small businesses. It brings me great joy to take care of the techy stuff & design side so you can focus on the other side of running your business. I treat every project as if it is my own site, dedicating time & care into creating user friendly, highly functional professional websites that speak to who you are. When I am not melting over kickass color pallets & sassy font combos I am hiking big mountains with Dax strapped to my bac, & playing with our house plants.
Fun Facts about moi
I have worked in the Design Industry for 10+ years, specifically with small + mighty woman owned businesses.
I am a closet tech nerd so SEO is my jam.
Chicken noodle soup is forever my apocalypse food.
I can say all 50 states in alphabetical order.
I am one of those left brain//right brain weirdos, so planning, listing, testing, & analyzing are equally as fun as the creative design part!
What makes me STANDOUT as a WebDesigner?
Designer
Making a website is no small feet- but it can be done by many “designers” who copy and paste your information into premade templates that might not actually serve your site’s purpose. The difference here is that I am actually a designer. I have the background, training, education, & experience in art + design. I am dedicated to making every project not only functional, but beautiful. When I create your site I consider your audience, your goal, your context, your content, your voice- and the driving force behind your purpose. Every little detail- from your aesthetic to how your audience experiences your brand- is taken into consideration when making your website a one-of-a-kind experience!
Flexible+Persistent
Communication isn’t cut after the website is done. I look forward to connecting afterward & I am happy to do a quick edit for free! I keep my hourly rate affordable for bigger changes so keeping your website up to date is quick, easy, & accessible. I like to stay flexible. Speaking of flexibility, I am 100% into problem solving. If you need your website to function in a way that is as you-nique as you are, I will push to make that happen for you. Persistence is an unshakable trait of mine& I find joy in finding a creative solution to any problem! Problem solving is all part of the process & I am totally here for it.
Kind+Patient
I follow to golden rule- Be Kind! I am here every step of the way during your new website journey- including answering all of your questions! I maintain patience and am committed to understanding your vision- so even if you feel like you don’t know exactly how to ask your question- that’s exactly why I am here! I have developed the vocabulary & the skills, so I know its a learning curve. Never be afraid to ask for a change, say you’re not into it, or ask a question, because no question is a silly one. I understand that this is HUGE for you & you want it to be perfect & I am so committed to make that happen for you, with kindness, patience, & understanding. Remember, I talk to the robots so you don’t have to! Let’s keep it human!
When We Work Together…
Rest assured, this process is a one on one situation, meaning I will never hand you off to an assistant. You will be in touch with me every step of the way as I take care of every single little detail of your sparkley new site. You can expect a professional & personal approach from me & I’ll Keep you informed during the entire project so we stay on track & your needs are met!