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.

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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

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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…

If you’re looking for a designer who can bring some clarity and visual improvements to your website, I’d love to chat!