I’m Ashley Reid, a London UK based Squarespace Visual Designer and Illustrator, creating elegant, functional websites that blend aesthetics with usability.
My journey into design started with a deep passion for art and creativity.
I studied Art and Design in college, followed by a Fine Art degree, which honed my eye for composition and storytelling.
Over time, my interest in creative problem-solving led me to retrain in UX/UI Design during the pandemic, and later, I expanded my expertise to Squarespace Web Design.
I specialize in crafting clear, engaging online experiences that help brands communicate their core value instantly—ensuring they attract and retain the right audience.
Experience and Education
Previous Experience
Digital Designer - Faze Limited, January 2025 onwards
Web Designer and Everweb Developer - Fresh FM Radio London, January - April 2024
UX/UI Designer - Citizen Ticket, October 2022 - January 2023
Education
UI Design course - Careerfoundry, 2021 - 2022
BTEC Level 3 Diploma Art & Design - West Thames College, London, 2011
Web Designer and Everweb Developer - Fresh FM Radio London, January - April 2024
UX/UI Designer - Citizen Ticket, October 2022 - January 2023
Skills and Tools
Skills
Squarespace Web Design & Development
UI/UX Design Principles
User Experience (UX) Research
Responsive & Mobile-Optimized Design
Wireframing & Prototyping
Typography & Layout Design
Conversion-Driven Website Structure
Website Maintenance & Optimization
Content Strategy & Information Architecture
Tools & Platforms
Web Design & CMS: Squarespace Fluid Engine
Design & Prototyping: Figma, Canva
Project Management & Collaboration: Notion, Trello, Miro, Google Suite
Visual Content: Adobe Fresco, Illustrator, Figma
When I’m not designing, you’ll find me working on an illustration in Procreate whilst on my headphones, at the cinema, practicing mindfulness techniques, or eating…