Available for selected projects

Ionel Nistor

I'm Designer

I design and build clear websites, brands, and digital products for people and small teams. The work starts with a conversation about what you actually need on the page — then structure, words, and pictures that stay easy to change.

About

A longer introduction — who I am, how I work, and what a typical project looks like.

UI/UX Designer & Web Developer.

I help people turn an idea into a simple, usable website — from first sketch to launch. I work with freelancers, studios, and small businesses that want a site they can keep updating without calling a developer every week.

  • Birthday: 1 May 1995
  • Website: www.example.com
  • Phone: +123 456 7890
  • City: New York, USA
  • Age: 30
  • Degree: Master
  • Email: email@example.com
  • Freelance: Available
  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Studio: Independent

I care about clear structure, readable type, and pages that stay easy to update. The work covers personal sites, portfolios, and small business pages. I would rather ship a complete first version than wait for a perfect one.

Before I open a design file I write the pages down: home, about, work, services, contact. If a page has no job, it does not go in. That list becomes the menu and the content files you edit later.

I am based in New York and work remotely with clients in the US and Europe. Projects usually run between two and six weeks. After launch I stay available for small changes — a new photo, a new service, a new page.

A website should explain itself in one scroll. If a visitor has to hunt, the page is not finished.

— Alex Smith

Skills

Tools I use most often on client work.

HTML 100%
CSS 90%
JavaScript 75%
PHP 80%
WordPress/CMS 90%
Photoshop 55%

Facts

A few numbers from recent work.

Happy Clients Projects delivered with care

Projects Sites, brands, and campaigns

Hours Of Support Help after launch

Hard Workers People I have collaborated with

Portfolio

Selected work. Replace an image or leave the path empty to hide that piece. Add a description so the page has context, not just thumbnails.

These are sample projects. Change the titles, write what the job was, and swap the photos in public/content/img/portfolio/.

  • All
  • App
  • Product
  • Branding
  • Books
Harbor Notes

Harbor Notes

A notes app for a small studio. Home, pricing, and a short story about the product.

Harbor Studio · 2024

Cedar Shelf

Cedar Shelf

Product page for a furniture line: materials, sizes, and a simple inquiry form.

Cedar Co. · 2024

North Mark

North Mark

Name, mark, and a one-page site for an independent practice.

North Mark · 2023

Field Guide

Field Guide

Cover and interior samples for a short field guide, plus a download page.

Field Press · 2023

Shift Calendar

Shift Calendar

Marketing site for a scheduling tool used by two local shops.

Shift · 2024

Kiln Tableware

Kiln Tableware

A catalog of bowls and plates with large photos and short captions.

Kiln · 2023

Plain Office

Plain Office

Stationery and a quiet website for a three-person office.

Plain Office · 2022

River Essays

River Essays

Author site with essays, a bio, and upcoming readings.

River Essays · 2024

Loop Timer

Loop Timer

Landing page and help articles for a focus timer.

Loop · 2022

Oak Lamp

Oak Lamp

Single-product page: story, dimensions, and care notes.

Oak Lamp · 2023

Atelier Six

Atelier Six

Identity refresh and a portfolio grid for six photographers.

Atelier Six · 2024

Kitchen Notes

Kitchen Notes

Recipe booklet site with a journal and a contact form for workshops.

Kitchen Notes · 2022

Services

Ways I can help on a new site or a redesign. Each item is a real offer — empty a title in JSON and the card disappears.

You do not need every service. Most people start with a clear home page, an about page, and a way to write. We add the rest when there is something to show.

Web design

Layout, type, and a clear structure for a personal or business site. We decide the pages first, then the look.

Includes a simple sitemap, two or three layout options, and a pass on mobile.

Brand basics

Name, colors, and a simple visual system you can keep using on the site and on paper.

A short palette, type pairing, and rules for photos so new pages stay consistent.

Landing pages

One-page sites for a launch, a service, or a campaign — hero, proof, and a form.

Good when you need something live this month, not a full company site.

UX review

A pass over an existing site: what to cut, keep, or rewrite. You get a written list, not a new mystery redesign.

Usually a week. We look at the first screen, the menu, and the contact path.

Content setup

Help organizing titles, photos, and the pages people actually need. The JSON files become your editing place.

We fill the demo texts with your words and leave empty fields for what you do not have yet.

Ongoing updates

Small changes after launch — new pages, photos, and copy — without rebuilding the site.

A monthly block of hours, or one-off requests.

Mobile pass

Check every page on a small screen: type size, menus, and forms.

Included in new builds; available as a separate review on older sites.

Photo direction

What to shoot, what to crop, and which portraits belong in the header.

I do not replace a photographer. I help you brief one and place the files.

If you already have a starter site, we can drop a new look on top and keep the texts you already wrote. That is the point of separating content from the theme.

Testimonials

What recent clients said about the work.

Clear process, on time, and the site is easy for our team to update.

Saul Goodman

Saul Goodman

CEO & Founder

The structure made the portfolio readable. We kept adding work without breaking the layout.

Sara Wilsson

Sara Wilsson

Designer

We replaced the demo photos and copy in an afternoon. The page still looked finished.

Jena Karlis

Jena Karlis

Store Owner

Good questions at the start. The final site matches how I actually work.

Matt Brandon

Matt Brandon

Freelancer

Switching the look later did not mean rewriting every page from scratch.

John Larson

John Larson

Entrepreneur