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Custom Website + Branding (sans logo)

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Template Customization + Branding

Template Customization + Brand Refresh

Template Customization + Branding

Custom Website + Branding (sans logo)

Custom Website + Branding

Template Customization + Branding

Kleist's Top 8

Custom Website + Branding

Template Customization + Branding

Custom Website

Custom Website + Branding

Custom Website + Branding

Custom Website

Template Customization

Template Customization + Branding

Minimal & Modern

Custom Website + Branding

Template Customization + Branding

Custom Website + Branding

Template Customization + Branding

Template Customization

Custom Website + Branding

Template Customization

Template Customization + Branding

Edgy & Rebellious

Custom Website + Brand

Custom Website + Branding

Custom Website + Branding

Template Customization + Branding

Template Customization

Template Customization + Branding

Template Customization + Branding

Template Customization + Branding

Chic & Elegant

Template Customization

Custom Website + Branding

Template Customization

Custom Website

Template Customization

Template Customization + Branding

Template Customization + Branding

Template Customization + Branding

Fun & Colorful

Kerri George, Performer and Voice Teacher

Good Chemistry, Med Spa

Kimzin Creative, Arts Organization

Kat Wolff, Makeup Artist and Performer

Claire Rifkin, Dieitian

Bass River Blooms, Flower Truck

Frances House, Copyediting & Proofreading

Nikko Kimzin, Emcee & Host

Web Design + Brand (Faves)

Firestorm Finance, Bookkeeper

Katherine Marchand, Wedding Photographer

Brandy Chieco, Brand Designer

Alora Rachelle, Business Coach

Madden Made Events, Wedding Planner

Pass the Queso, Business Coach & Strategist

Ashley Flowers, #3 Podcaster in the World

The Legalzine, Legal Magazine

Web Design (Only)

Soooo... you're looking for a designer who can take your vibe and make it look expensive, intentional, and like the most impossible-to-ignore version of yourself, huh?

Well HEY! I'm Sarah Kleist—and unlike many designers, I don't have a ~signature style~ because I don't believe in making every client look like they hired the same designer. (Tea. 👀)

Your brand is specific, so your design should be too.

What I do have, though: an image-driven design philosophy, a borderline neurotic attention to spacing and hierarchy, and the ability to chameleon my way into whatever vibe your brand requires. Chic and minimal? Done. Warm and editorial? Easy. Fun and funky? Abbbsolutely. Moody and architectural? Sign me the eff up.

And after 220+ launched projects over the course of 5+ years, I've also got the track record to prove it. 

I've got the range. (And that's the whole point.)

meet your designer

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★★★★★
"The time, care, and passion Sarah put into my project was so above and beyond, and I feel more confident than ever to launch my business."
Brandy Chieco, Brand Design
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★★★★★
"She truly captured the vision for our brand in a way I don't think any other designer could have. I am grateful that we found someone with her talent."
Chantelle Kern, Italy Tours
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★★★★★
"Sarah is a GENIUS. Like, I don't think I've ever been quite so happy with something ever. She truly captivated all the sides of me and what I stand for."
Danielle Rhimes Lacointe, Dancer
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★★★★★
"The website now honestly looks custom - you'd never know it came from a template!"
Katy Padilla, Wedding Planner
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★★★★★
"If you're looking for a FUN, collaborative partner to guide you through the branding process of how your business lives visually online, you've found her."
Nikko Kimzin, Creative Director
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★★★★★
"I wouldn't trust anyone else with my website ever. I'm following Sarah to the grave, and you should too."
Emelie Sanders, Copywriter
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★★★★★
"The time, care, and passion Sarah put into my project was so above and beyond, and I feel more confident than ever to launch my business."
Brandy Chieco, Brand Design
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★★★★★
"She truly captured the vision for our brand in a way I don't think any other designer could have. I am grateful that we found someone with her talent."
Chantelle Kern, Italy Tours
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★★★★★
"Sarah is a GENIUS. Like, I don't think I've ever been quite so happy with something ever. She truly captivated all the sides of me and what I stand for."
Danielle Rhimes Lacointe, Dancer
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★★★★★
"The website now honestly looks custom - you'd never know it came from a template!"
Katy Padilla, Wedding Planner
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★★★★★
"If you're looking for a FUN, collaborative partner to guide you through the branding process of how your business lives visually online, you've found her."
Nikko Kimzin, Creative Director
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★★★★★
"I wouldn't trust anyone else with my website ever. I'm following Sarah to the grave, and you should too."
Emelie Sanders
   

You've seen what's possible, now let's make it happen for you! ★ No matter where you're starting or what you need, I can get you from "my website is fine I guess" to "holy shit I can't stop sending people the link."


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