Interview: Joy + Reyna of Hello World!

Hello-World is a web design and development studio focusing on experimental Squarespace and Shopify sites. Megumi chats with founders Joy Yiu and Reyna Dashefsky about how they met, why they love web design, and more!

Timestamps:

00:03:41 The journey to starting a studio together

00:07:21 The Power of creative synergy and accountability in business

00:11:00 The inspiration behind 'Hello World'

00:14:44 Working with larger companies: first experience on Webflow

00:18:39 Transitioning from small to large clients: tips for freelancers

00:21:48 Overcoming project challenges and building resilience

00:25:31 Transitioning personal projects to studio ventures

00:28:58 Transitioning from corporate to freelance life

00:32:49 The captivating nature of websites and their unique design features

00:37:02 Embracing lifelong learning as creators

00:39:53 Navigating client relationships and knowing when to say no

00:43:25 Optimizing Shopify themes for different projects

00:46:59 Overcoming challenges with Shopify bundles

00:50:32 Overcoming initial frustrations with Shopify

00:54:12 Embracing vulnerability and reaching out