Leonard Orr has written for The Village Voice, The New York Times and other publications. For many years, he also worked as investment manager in New York City, which inspired him to write Entitlement, a novel about the shenanigans of an entitled rich family. and their Kirkus Reviews called “A knotted and frequently engaging tale of deception and family secrets.” Leonard wanted a site to promote the book in concert with its publication. We built the site in Squarespace to keep within his budget and included links to reviews, an excerpt and more. I love an efficient book page!
Category Archives: new + notable
Autofocus
Autofocus is a brain-boosting beverage for thinkers, makers, and doers, and the design had to snap to attention. In this Shopify site, I went for a sleek, high-contrast look with bold type, dynamic product visuals, and scroll-triggered animations to match the energy of the brand.
The vibe? Minimal but punchy. Functional but stylish. Basically: clean design with a caffeine kick. ☕⚡ Proud to bring this one to life with a fast, responsive build and an ecomm flow that keeps things simple and smart.
Luly Events
Based in the historic Deco Building on Melrose, Luly Events specializes in creating unique monthly gatherings, private parties, and special events that combine luxury, culture and high-energy nightlife. To help promote this new business we built a site in WordPress to herald upcoming events, show off previous events, and share the general vibe of the space. We had super fun photography and a vibrant to work with for this one.
Fired Up
Thrilled to share the design for FiredupBook.com—a high-energy home for Fired Up, the upcoming book by Shannon Watts.
This project was all about informing readers about the book and inspiring preorders. We used bold typography, punchy colors, and a scroll experience that keeps users moving forward. From pre-order CTAs to press kits and testimonials, every element was crafted to support action, clarity, and impact.
Designing for books with a mission? 100% my jam.
Shannon Reskin
It was an honor to reimagine the digital home of Shannon Watts prior to her book launch. Shannon is the founder of Moms Demand Action, author, and force of nature in the world of activism.
From a design perspective, this project was focused on clarity and impact. We leaned into a modern, typographically driven layout—balancing strong, assertive headings with generous white space and clean, readable body copy. We went bold with the color palette. but reined it in with neutral grounding tones to support accessibility and contrast.
On the UX side, I streamlined site architecture to showcase her work, media, and books quickly—while keeping calls to action consistently visible, especially on mobile (where her audience is strongest). Performance optimization and accessibility were non-negotiables throughout the build.
Designing for someone who inspires change at scale meant the site needed to feel fearless, focused, and future-forward. Mission accomplished.
Mighty Capital
Mighty Capital is a San Francisco-based early-stage venture capital firm. When they approached us for a redesign, they expressed that they wanted a minimalist aesthetic approach that helped potential partners quickly understand their mission, approach, and execution. We used a bold palette of limited colors and bold, direct text. The site shows off successful past partners, the firm’s strategy, and detailed history of the leadership team. Subtle animations add interest to the pages and linked information helps visitors quickly drill deeper into the content.
Moore Tax Law Group
Moore Tax Law Group is a woman-owned boutique tax controversy and tax litigation firm in Chicago, IL. The site was long overdue for a design update, which also proved to be an excellent opportunity to update the site content. We updated brand guidelines with new fonts and colors, using this to help breathe new life into the site. Using a bridge as a metaphor for the relationship of the lawyers and clients, we integrated video and photography from Chicago. We updated the site structure to make it easier to navigate and the partners rewrote copy to reflect changes in the site growth. We moved the site from a third party service to WordPress so it would be much easier for the team to keep updated.
Kerry Colburn
A resume and cover letter just doesn’t cut it in the modern job market. Kerry Colburn wanted a modern site that would catch recruiter’s eyes, while showing off her vast experience. To keep within her budget, we built the site on Squarespace (saving money on programming). We broke up her work into easily digestible blocks, and highlighted interesting projects from previous employers. It was essential to use the site to showcase Kerry’s ebullient personality. Her punchy site copy was came alive within a vibrant color palette. Kerry said, “I am so happy with this whole process and the end result. Thank you for all your patience and collaboration along the way! You are a dream to work with and I really appreciate it.”
Iona Monk
Iona Monk is a Vancouver-based therapist with more than 20 years experience. She wanted a site redesign that would clearly communicate her services and treatment philosophies in a visually compelling way, while making it easy to book a session. She also wanted a simple way to add blog posts to provide consistent advice for current and potential clients. To stay in her budget, we built her site in Squarespace. I’m so happy with how it turned out and just LOVED working with Iona! Check it out at the link below.
Calcasieu Parish Medical Society
Calcasieu Parish Medical Society is a service organization of physicians dedicated to creating a community that is mutually beneficial to physicians and their patients, based in Louisiana. They needed a site to promote their ideals, recruit new members, and accept registrations. Built in WordPress, we set up a system for tracking registrations and making renewals seamless. Check it out at the link below!










