Web Design Portfolio

Four Queens

Designed and built a small business website for Four Queens, which offers classes and one-on-one services in addition to a podcast and Substack.

Designed to move with curiosity and intention, grace and intelligence. This site features high-end effects throughout: custom JavaScript and CSS, bespoke scrolling behavior, animated transitions, a footer reveal that feels like a secret garden gate, and cursor shapes that move like a spell being cast. Every gesture is shaped to mirror the intuitive, multidimensional work of Four Queens: divination, mentorship, and creative practice at the edge of the seen and unseen.

Co-founded by Selah Saterstrom and Kristen E. Nelson, Four Queens is a radical project of care and perception. Visual artwork by the luminous Carin Rodenborn brings texture and vibrance throughout.

Linda Russo

Inhabitory Poetics

Inhabitory Poetics is the digital home of poet, writer, and eco-critical scholar Linda Russo. I designed a site that reflects the immersive, place-based ethos of her work—spacious, inspired by nature, and intentional. The structure supports both depth and clarity, allowing Linda’s writing, collaborations, and fieldwork to unfold across shifting terrains.

Farid Matuk

Website design for the author & translator, Farid Matuk.

Farid Matuk’s site is bold, immersive, and high-impact — a layered, dynamic experience that invites visitors into the rich constellation of his poetics. Sequential storytelling, vibrant color, and unexpected interactions echo the complexity of his work while making it beautifully accessible.

Tablet displaying "LONG NEWS" website homepage and an image of abstract art. Around the tablet are a camera, glasses, and a smartphone on a wooden table.

Long News

Long News: Poetry & Poetics is a revival of the influential print journal originally founded by Barbara Henning in 1990. The design for the new digital incarnation reflects the journal’s legacy of poetic community while supporting a contemporary editorial vision. The site architecture includes custom CSS and JavaScript for smooth navigation, flexible layouts, and subtle interactive details—built to house an evolving collection of voices and conversations in poetry.

Minerva Edits

Yasmeen Siddiqui

Minerva Edits is the editorial studio of Yasmeen Siddiqui, offering tailored writing and editing services for artists, galleries, and institutions. I designed a streamlined site that reflects Yasmeen’s editorial precision and deep engagement with contemporary art. The layout is clean and direct, making space for her services to come forward with clarity while honoring the thoughtful, collaborative spirit behind each project. The site also integrates ecommerce, allowing clients to book editorial services with ease.

A laptop on a wooden desk displays a personal website with a profile photo and biography of Elizabeth Robinson, author and poet. The desk also has a lamp, a notebook, and a plant.

Elizabeth Robinson

Elizabeth Robinson’s site opens onto a space attuned to the intersections of poetry, spirituality, and literary experiment. The design reflects her commitment to inquiry and transformation, offering clarity without flattening complexity. It hosts a structure that supports both contemplation and discovery.

Laptop displaying a website for Carla Harryman with navigation links labeled About, Books, Chapbooks, Performances, Collaborations. The name Carla Harryman is prominently displayed at the bottom.

Carla Harryman

“I am thrilled with my new website. Working with HR is a delight unto itself, as she makes the process of assembling materials both sensible and interesting. Her design looks great and communicates a clear sense of my multifaceted work in poetry and performance. I am very grateful for the degree of HR’s engagement with the content, which is above and beyond anything I would have expected.”
—Carla Harryman

Carla Harryman’s site is a vibrant hub showcasing several decades of her hybrid, polyphonic practice — combining publications, performances, essays, and collaborations in a clear yet layered structure. The design balances experimental edge with clarity, inviting scholars, curators, and readers alike to explore deeply.

Computer screen displaying a website with text and a photo of a person on the right side. The header includes links to Coaching, Courses, Resources, About, and Contact. The screen introduces a mentor and coach named Caroline, focusing on transformational art practice for writers, scholars, and artists.

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.

Laptop on a wooden desk displaying a website for Maureen Owen text and an image of a person. Nearby are a smartphone, pens, a notebook, and a decorative bottle shaped like a cannon.

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.

Person holding smartphone displaying 'Ghosts' article from Julie Carr's book website Mud, Blood, and Ghosts, with text and black-and-white images, outdoors in a park with autumn leaves.

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.

A computer monitor on a wooden desk displays a website showcasing Eleni Sikelianos. The page includes a photo of Eleni standing in front of columns, text describing her work as a poet and writer, and links to pages like "About" and "Publications." A white keyboard and mouse are on the desk, along with a vase of daisies and a modern lamp.

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.

A laptop displaying a webpage titled 'Overland' by Sasha Steensen featuring a scenic landscape with a tall brown plant in a field and mountains in the distance. The subtitle reads 'An Incomplete History of Three Acres and All that Surrounds.'

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.

Smartphone displaying the homepage of the website for Poupeh Missaghi, placed on a marble surface with green leaves in the corner.

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.

A desk with two large computer monitors displaying the official website for the poet Anne Waldman. The desk features a keyboard, mouse, a desk lamp, and potted plants.

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.

Computer displaying Tender Buttons Press website with text about its mission and history on a wooden desk with leaves.

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.

Person holding a tablet displaying the 'Commonplace Podcast' website.

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.

Smartphone displaying a book listing for "Zorrie" by Laird Hunt, showing the book cover and a description, placed on a wooden table with a blue mat, a candle, a blue pen, and a colorful notebook nearby.

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.

A computer screen on a wooden desk displays a website with the title 'Bobbie Louise Hawkins'. The webpage features a black and white photo of a woman in a relaxed pose. Below the photo are categories for photographs, books, journals, and other media.

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

  • “I am thrilled with my new website. Working with HR is a delight unto itself, as she makes the process of assembling materials both sensible and interesting. Her design looks great and communicates a clear sense of my multifaceted work in poetry and performance. I am very grateful for the degree of HR’s engagement with the content, which is above and beyond anything I would have expected.”

    —CARLA HARRYMAN

  • “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

  • “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 HR, 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

  • “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

  • "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

Web Design FAQ

  • We’ll start with a free 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! I’ll invite you to your personal client portal, and you’ll begin with my in-depth design questionnaire that I’ve developed over years of experience. I will setup of a timeline clearly spelled out with every step along the way.

    With your participation throughout the entire process, we'll launch your website in no time!

  • I offer customized 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 determine the package that's best tailored to you.

    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. During your project, you have the opportunity to book Zoom sessions through my website for whenever is most convenient for you.

    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 about 4 to 6 weeks to each client.

    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. You'll have the ability to securely pay via all major credit or debit cards, ApplePay, Klarna, or with an ACH direct debit bank transfer.

    Upon completion of your project, I'll invoice you for the remainder, and then we’ll launch you’re website!

    If none of these payment methods work for you or your organization, we can work out a different solution. I’m also happy to coordinate with institutions and invoice them directly.