Hi! I’m Michelle, a web designer and developer who creates handcrafted websites that tell your story. Every project is unique, designed to reflect your brand, your vision, and the experience you want your visitors to feel. From striking single-page landing pages to full multi-page websites, I craft digital spaces that are memorable, immersive, and built to make a lasting impact. Let’s create something that truly stands out online — a website as unique as your brand.…

Michelle Santiago

Hi! I’m Michelle, a web designer and developer who creates handcrafted websites that tell your story. Every project is unique, designed to reflect your brand, your vision, and the experience you want your visitors to feel. From striking single-page landing pages to full multi-page websites, I craft digital spaces that are memorable, immersive, and built to make a lasting impact. Let’s create something that truly stands out online — a website as unique as your brand.…

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Hi! I’m Michelle, a web designer and developer who creates handcrafted websites that tell your story. Every project is unique, designed to reflect your brand, your vision, and the experience you want your visitors to feel.
From striking single-page landing pages to full multi-page websites, I craft digital spaces that are memorable, immersive, and built to make a lasting impact. Let’s create something that truly stands out online — a website as unique as your brand.

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Skills

Experience Level

WordPress
Expert
Web Design
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
HTML5
Expert
CSS
Expert
Figma
Expert
Copywriting
Expert
MySQL
Expert
PHP
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Adobe XD
Expert
Framer
Expert
SEO
Expert
DaVinci Resolve Studio
Intermediate
Adobe After Effects
Intermediate
Adobe Premiere Pro
Intermediate
Adobe InDesign
Intermediate
Filmora
Intermediate
CapCut
Intermediate
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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Web Developer Full Stack at Istituto Volta
December 31, 2024 - August 22, 2025
Completed a full stack developer role at an educational institute, acquiring skills in both front-end and back-end development during 2024.
Web Designer & Developer Freelance at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Responsible for designing and developing landing pages, portfolio sites, and custom web solutions using WordPress, HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, and frameworks like Framer and Vite. Managed on-page SEO, content writing, and performance optimization. Collaborated with both Italian and international clients to deliver quality projects.
Graphic Designer & Branding Consultant at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Created visual identities for small businesses and professionals, including layout, UI design, and visual storytelling to enhance brand communication.

Education

Full Stack Developer at Istituto Volta
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Full Stack Web Developer at Istituto Volta
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Web Design and Front-end Development Training at Istituto Volta
January 1, 2024 - September 21, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment
    uniE621 Cafe Umbrae - Immersive Coffee Shop Website
    Café Umbrae was designed as a handcrafted digital experience inspired by the atmosphere of an intimate, story-driven restaurant. The concept blends deep contrasts, refined typography, and cinematic visuals to create a website that feels immersive and memorable. Every element was crafted with detail — from the visual flow to the interactive touches — to reflect Michelle’s philosophy: a website should feel like entering a unique world, not just browsing a page. Website: https://www.twine.net/signin…
    paper Paris At Dawn - Interactive Landing Page

    Paris was designed as a dreamlike digital experience, capturing the elegance and quiet poetry of the city at dawn. The landing page combines refined typography, soft contrasts, and interactive elements that invite visitors to explore rather than just scroll.

    This project highlights Michelle’s philosophy of turning simple pages into immersive brand journeys, where atmosphere and storytelling guide the design.

    Landing Page: https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Naples At 7PM - Interactive Landing Page

    Naples was created as an immersive digital journey — a landing page that feels alive with the rhythm of the city. The design captures the warmth of Italian streets, the charm of tradition, and the playful spirit of discovery.

    This project showcases interactive elements, handcrafted visuals, and storytelling-driven design that transforms a simple landing page into a memorable brand experience.

    Landing Page: https://www.twine.net/signin