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Interview: Catherine Caine of CashandJoy.com

by Rachael E.C. Acklin · 10 comments

in Client Interview,Client Spotlight

Over the weekend, we launched the beautiful new design for Catherine Caine’s newest website, CashandJoy.com.

Instead of just showing you the awesome design, I got on Skype with Catherine and asked her some questions about how the process worked for her, what she brought to the table, and what we were able to create together.

Catherine and I have known each other for less than a year, and I already care deeply about her and her wonderful, meaningful work. I think you’ll fall in love with her too. (Plus she’s got an amazing Australian accent, which is such a treat to hear opposite my boring-to-me Michigan accent.)

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Design showcase

Here’s Catherine’s design, so you can see the bright, eye-popping colors and get a feel for the energy of her work and her website. She also has a spiffy new Twitter background, which you can see in action here at her profile.

Cash and Joy web design screenshot

CashandJoy.com Design

P.S. If you click through to her website, scroll all the way down to the footer for a special graphic surprise.

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