Kayleigh Denner
Web Designer / Graphic Designer / Founder of Kaydot Studio
Atlanta, GA
www.kaydotstudio.com
instagram @kaydotjpg
Q What do you do?
“I run Kaydot Studio, a creative studio I built to bring a little more curiosity, play, and personality into the design world ✨ I specialize in creating functional, one-of-a-kind Squarespace websites and crafting indie-inspired branding that feels as fresh and fun as the people behind it. Whether you’re launching a new idea, reimagining your visual identity, or just want a site that actually feels like you, I’m your person.”
I love collaboration, aiming to create something that you feel proud of. I believe good design doesn’t have to be serious to be powerful. My style is optimistic, colorful and joyous.
Q What steps did you take to get to where you are now?
Getting to where I am now wasn’t a straight path (luckily!) — it was more like a winding road with lots of detours along the way. I spent a lot of my 20’s experimenting and traveling, questioning where I would land, but I always knew I wanted to make things. For years I worked in coffee shops while illustrating for small brands and saying yes to DIY creative projects that lit me up, even if they weren’t big or flashy. I taught myself design bit by bit—Googling, experimenting, messing up, trying again. The big shift happened when I took the iLoveCreatives Squarespace Design Course and totally fell in love with the world of web design, and later digging deep into coding. From there, I built my own little corner of the internet ✨ Kaydot Studio ✨ and it’s been growing ever since. Everything I’ve learned has come from staying curious, being open to taking the scenic route, and trusting that it’s okay to figure it out as you go.
Q How do you stand out in your field?
Kaydot Studio was born from a DIY spirit. I didn’t come up through a boundaried agency or design school—I figured it out as I went, fueled by late-night passion projects and a deep love for creative expression. That heart-first energy still runs through everything I do today 💖 Instead of handing you something off the shelf—I want to co-create something with you that’s full of color, character, and intention.
Q What are you working on right now?
One of my biggest ongoing projects—outside of client work—is finding new, intentional ways to connect with my ‘meant-to-be’ clients. I’ve been so lucky to collaborate with amazing entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners who I click with, and I’d love to keep that energy flowing. I’m experimenting with refining my brand presence, and leaning into community-building strategies that feel aligned and exciting—not forced. It’s a slow burn, but a really fulfilling one.
Q What’s your style?
My POV centers on authenticity, collaboration, and the idea that websites should feel alive—like they belong to real people. I try to center optimism in my work—I believe in making beautiful things from wherever you are, whether you’re at the very beginning of your project or somewhere in the middle and need a refresh. I lean toward minimalist but expressive. I love a strong layout, but not at the cost of personality. I appreciate good type, organic elements, and color used intentionally (not just decoratively). I aim to mix structure with softness - with pops of something fun. There’s always a wink or something unexpected 😉
Q Out of all your slashies, which one do you wish you could do more often?
Web Design, hands down! Oftentimes I am contacted for one-off projects, like illustration or a logo - which I enjoy, they’ll always be a part of my creative toolbox — but there’s something about building out an entire website that really lights me up. The process of taking a brand’s voice, personality, and purpose, and translating all of that into a living, breathing site… that’s the magic for me 🌟 I get completely immersed in it. It feels like storytelling, strategy, and art all rolled into one—and I’d love to lean into it even more.
Q What is frustrating you right now?
I have so much creative energy! Sometimes I feel like it’s oozing from my fingertips. I want to design more, create more, collaborate more (*shouting from my megaphone* 📣).
Q If you could hire someone for $20/hour, what would you have them do to make your day easier?
Easy: someone to be my brain when I’ve got 12 tabs open. I’d have them help with all the admin-y stuff that eats up my creative energy—invoicing, scheduling, organizing my files (because... chaos). Basically, a creative assistant with spreadsheet powers and a calming aura 🌀
Q What do you wish you could have told yourself, when, and why?
It’s never too late to refocus! And no, you're never too old to pursue your creative dreams 👩🎨 Life is way to s-h-o-r-t. Get out there.
Q If you could talk to an expert to gain more insight on something, what would it be about?
Expanding creatively, how to get the most out of (what feels like) days that zoom by, and the backend business stuff 💻
Q What kind of opportunities/projects are you looking for?
I’m looking for projects that feel creatively fulfilling and full of personality—especially full website builds where I can really dig into design, layout, and brand storytelling. I love working with small biz owners, artists, and indie brands who want a site that reflects their mission. Projects that leave room for play, intention, and heart? That’s the sweet spot ☀️
Q Describe your ideal job/client/collaboration.
My ideal client is someone who is in love with what they do, who has a message, product, concept or portfolio that the world just needs to see! Someone who is just as excited at the prospects of a ✨ brand new shiny website ✨ to help further them along their journey as I am. And a client who is not afraid to give direction and share their vision- because I am here to help 💃
Q: What is your rate?
My starting price for a Squarespace website typically starts at $3,500, however this number can vary greatly depending on how many pages a client would like, the integration involved, the complexity of the design and amount of coding involved.
Q How should someone approach you about working together?
Visit my website and click on the “Contact” tab 👋 Don't be shy!
Q Oh! and… how do you stay creative?
Romanticizing everyday objects 🌷
This member profile was originally published in May 2025.