Website Developement

As part of the Standout Squarespace course, I built the Atelier Colombe website to push my craft further. The design direction was set by the course. My focus was on the execution: elevated visual storytelling, strategic structure, and intentional custom coding.

The aesthetic leans into timeless, Parisian-inspired elegance. Soft editorial typography, earthy tones, curated negative space, and a high-end visual rhythm that holds across every page.

The concept centres on a fictional boutique photography studio, which gave me room to demonstrate how my approach adapts to creative, luxury, and experience-led businesses.

The site was structured around a clarity-first approach, with each page shaped around a natural narrative flow. Visitors move from introduction to portfolio, services, testimonials, and contact, mirroring the way a considered client journey unfolds.

The typography system pairs sophisticated serif fonts with fluid script details, maintaining a balance that feels artistic without becoming chaotic. Consistent hierarchy ensures accessibility across all devices.

Every detail, from image placement to colour overlays, was chosen to convey warmth and understated luxury. The goal was a site that does not just display work, but evokes a feeling.

Throughout the build I implemented custom code to refine the aesthetic while keeping the experience accessible and lightweight. Custom CSS elevated the typography, buttons, and layouts. Section dividers, horizontal scrolling marquees, and responsive image treatments were added with intentionality. Accessibility adjustments to headings, contrast, and navigation were built in from the start.

Performance was considered at every stage. Compression-friendly imagery, optimised fonts, minimal scripts, and an SEO-ready structure mean the site loads quickly and feels effortless to use.