My name is Kirin, and I work with creatives to help them build a visual presence and share their story with the world.

Design &
Visual Consulting

As an artist and creative myself, I know how important it is to share your work outside the comfort of your own studio. When you tell people that you’re an artist and they ask “where can I find your work online?”, you want to feel confident in directing them to a site that you’re proud of and authentically represents your art and your story.

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Everyone has different needs when it comes to building and maintaining their website. I offer four plans with flexibility that cater to your specific site goals. Need help with something else? Just ask.

  • Dream it.

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  • Build it.

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  • Grow it.

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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Make It

Let’s get started
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If you’re ready to build a site, have a site that you’re not quite satisfied with or just need help keeping your site up-to-date, then I have something to offer you. Together, we’ll establish what your vision is for the final product and where you’ll need the most support along the way. My intention in every project is for clients to be heard and to have their ideas transformed into something real and tangible.

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Full Site

Six week program

Full website build, from design to launch.
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Refresh

Four week program

Already have an existing site but need to give it some new life? This plan is for polishing up your pages, re-organizing and basic design overhaul.
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Training

Two week program

Learn the basics of running your own site beyond completion. Trainings are tailored to fit the purpose of your site and are meant to support your specific needs.
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Upkeep

Monthly service

Prefer not to do the maintenance yourself? This plan supports regular monthly updates, such as new images added and basic edits on copy.
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Recent Projects
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Design with Kirin was born because I wanted to connect with artists and tell stories by utilizing design.
By teaching myself how to work within the Squarespace toolkit, I have developed a hands-on approach to help you feel confident in your own skills and abilities when in comes to developing your digital presence as a creator. Together, we can share your story and your work with simple, elegant and thoughtful design.

 

More about me
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 Raised in an artistic household and family, my identity and self-hood have always centered around creative pursuits. My childhood was spent at a large wooden desk where I would paint and draw for hours, often interrupted by adventures in the woods behind my house. Today, I still paint and draw, and I can often be found with my sketchbook in a meadow not far from my childhood home.

 

Testimonials

  • “Working with Kirin has been an all-round terrific experience. As an established business, I hired Kirin to build a new website for me to replace an outdated one. At the same time, I wanted her to teach me how to manage my own website moving forward. Both goals were accomplished on budget, on schedule, and the process was fun for me. Kirin is very organized, patient, and explains things well. I learned a lot! Most importantly, the website is beautiful, showcases the complexity of my work and represents who I am.”

    — Helena van Vliet

  • “An artist requires a special website that is not generic…Paintings come in different shapes and sizes, and that can make using a “standard” template useless. Kirin made knowledgable and perceptive adjustments to a custom format that produced a professional and flexible venue for viewing.  She was responsible and timely; she kept things within budget, and was honest in her work and interactions. She also focused on a design that allows ME to do routine changes, additions, and minor alterations to the site on my own.  Couldn’t ask for a better experience.”

    — Elise Geary

  • “Kirin has a rare combination of skills - she is an excellent web developer and a top-notch designer. I highly recommend her to any artist who wants to elevate their online presence.”

    — Barbara Miller

  • “It has been a pleasure working with Kirin on my website. Her thoughtful advice, superb follow-through, honesty and care has made my website easy to manage and an ongoing delight to view.”

    — Judy Caldwell