Creative Websites for Small Businesses

My approach

What Makes
Me Different?

I’M A DESIGNER WHO SPEAKS DEVELOPER

Most designers hand off Figma files and hope for the best. I’ve built the interfaces I design, so I know what’s realistic, what’s painful, and what will actually work in production.

That means I ask better questions early on, design things engineering can actually ship, and catch problems before they turn into rework. I sit in that space between design and development, which usually makes projects smoother and the final product better.

User Research

I don’t just design for looks; I design for people. My research process digs into how they behave, what frustrates them, and what they’re actually trying to do. I pay attention to business goals and technical limits so ideas make sense for the product and the team building it.

Interaction Design

Interaction is where the experience comes to life. I focus on clear flows, simple decisions, and screens that feel familiar even when the content is new. I like working in high-fidelity prototypes so we can see how things really move and feel, not just how they look in a static layout.

Developer Handoff

I’m careful about handoff because that’s where good ideas can fall apart. I keep files organized, label things clearly, and think through responsive states so developers don’t have to guess. The goal is simple: the thing we ship should feel like the thing we designed.

My philosophy

Why UX
Matters
To Me.

I have always been curious about what makes people tick, especially when they are trying to use a website or an app. I read a lot about psychology because I really want to understand how people think and what they notice.

I am also very sensitive to bad UX. I notice all the small things that make an experience frustrating. Confusing navigation. Forms that ask for the same information twice. Making returning customers put in the same information all over again. It is annoying, and it also costs people time and businesses money.

That’s why I care about UX. I like helping people get what they need without having to fight the interface, and I’ve always been more interested in making things easier to use than just making them look good.

Selected work

My Projects

UX Design · Development

TruthWeaver

A full UX case study — covering research, problem definition, and a full redesign of a spiritual guidance platform.

UX Design · Branding · Development

Abram's Catering

A full UX case study —Brand identity, UX design, and a hand-coded website for a catering company serving upscale events.

UX Design · Development

TruthWeaver

A full UX case study — from research and wireframes to a polished, live product.

Kind words

What People Say.

"Michelle is a conscientious, creative web-designer who does amazing work. From the start, she listened carefully to my intentions and needs, gave me clear understanding of what she needed from me, outlined the time lines and kept me in the loop consistently, and was patient, pleasant, and professional in her work. She ensured I knew what was being delivered, worked with me to understand her vision and alignment to my goals, and ultimately delivered an stunning, professional website for me that takes me a better place with the face of my business."

“Michelle is amazing she is so friendly and professional. She saved me from a website nightmare and created a fabulous website that is not only beautiful and user-friendly she's an absolute pleasure to work with. It wasn't a problem that we're not even in the same country. Michelle has an incredible eye for detail and her work is flawless. Can't sing her praises enough. Get her while you can.”

“Working with Michelle was a great experience! She took my ideas and turned them into reality. The website she created for my company is exactly what I wanted. Everything I asked – she made happen. I love that even after completing my website design she is still available and happy to answer any questions I might have or make changes and/or additions to the site. I truly couldn’t be happier with the results and would recommend Michelle and Mad Muse Creative to anyone! Thank you so much!”

“Excellent experience! Michelle created a portfolio site for me that is beautiful! She has a way of making my artwork shine by her design & layout. It was very easy to work with her and she responded in a timely fashion, which I appreciated. Mad Muse Creative is very fairly priced, and I say that as a competitor in the photo restoration field. I highly recommend this company.”

I purchased a 30 year old company that needed a lot of upgrading. I tried to do what I could on my own but just could not find the time or learn enough to get my online presence where it needed to be. I learned of Mad Muse Creative through mutual friends and was feeling desperate. I contacted Michelle and immediately started to feel better. From go, I felt that she was listening to me. I must have sounded like a mess on the phone and she was able to calmly ask the right questions to guide me to where I needed to be. I didn't even know where I needed to be! With her patience (so much patience!) we were able to produce an online presence that matches anything my competitors have out there but even better represents my company's values and vibe. Thank you so much Michelle!”