Hassleless Mattress

Designed a new mobile first responsive website with an emphasis on usability for purchasing mattresses and accessories on an instore kiosk. Since HassleLess showrooms are “employee free” the website is an integral part of the sales process for the in-store kiosk, mobile and at-home ordering.

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Koss Headphones

Helped Koss design and build a clean and simple user interface for consumers to buy Koss products on all devices.

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Swoon Swimwear

I design and produce small batches of ethically-made bikinis. My brand is built on strong values, so shoppers can feel good about every single part of the process. Swoon’s mission is to support female owned businesses, keep jobs in America, and sell directly to consumers at an honest and affordable price. Most importantly I can stand behind Swoon Swimwear knowing that the bikinis are not made by children or sweatshops, and every party involved in making Swoon Swimwear is paid a fair wage for their great work. I am proud to know that everyone who wears a Swoon Swimsuit can feel as great about it as I do.

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World Dryer

Implemented a new responsive design using Kentico 11 as the CMS platform. In addition, the marketing features provided by MarketTrack helped focus their customers through a Buying Guide and Sales Calculator while relaying the data back through the MarketTrack CRM. With beneficial resources like BIM files for architects and contractors, World Dryer is able to accommodate the needs of their buyers in a more accurate and efficient fashion. The site includes improved functionality and easy navigation for an optimal user experience.

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Real Flame

The goal of the development was to present a clean and modern design while enhancing the online shopping experience. The site uses ample white space and large lifestyle images to engage the visitor.

Utilizing Magento 2 for the replatform, Real Flame now has an easy to manage robust product catalog that displays related and suggested products, to help the visitor make informed buying decisions. A user-friendly faceted search helps visitors narrow down their selections to get to products that best suit their needs.

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Briggs and Stratton Racing

I designed and developed a repsonsive website on the Drupal CMS platform that gives the Briggs Racing staff straight forward management capabilties and prioritizes mobile users. The new site also features components that highlight Briggs Racing's strong ties to the racing community, including extensive product and how-to video integration and the Weekly Racing Series.

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Texas Lehigh Cement Company

As a subsidiary of Eagle Materials and a leader in the cement industry, Texas Lehigh recognized the need for a modern online presence to effectively reach clients, streamline operations, and strengthen visibility in a competitive market. I designed and developed a robust Drupal website equipped with tools to support their goals.

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Milwaukee Downtown

Worked on a total website redesign, replatform, and overall more updated look. The BID site is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and distributing information about the city’s activities. It needed to be a very visually appealing and engaging depiction of all of the things that make Downtown Milwaukee a great place to work, live, entertain and do business. From a beautiful video on the home page, to large engaging images and interactive carousels for special events, the site has an active vibe that reflects the energy of the downtown district.

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ATL Corp

I worked on a redesign that reflects their new branding and presents a clean and current-looking design. The site was replatformed to Drupal CMS to make editing the website easier for ATL and features a responsive design that performs on multiple devices.

Myself and the client developed the site map and information architecture as well as streamlined the layout of the main navigation so that users can quickly find the information they are looking for. Engaging bands of ATL’s service offerings were created and featured immediately on the homepage to help drive traffic to pertinent information.

Thanks to the new redesign, the website now readily introduces and defines ATL for all site visitors.

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Visa Lighting

Visa Lighting’s vision was brought to life through a strategic approach that seamlessly combined creative expertise and technological innovation.

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American Gypsum

I designed a clean and current looking site to compliment American Gypsum's branding and collateral. THe project included re-platforming to the user-friendly Drupal content management system to improve content organization and management. The site boasts a complete product catalog with important specifications and safety manuals, along with well-integreataed informative resource content throughout. Available job opportunities can also be searched by location or department. These features come together to create a strong image for the corporation, while supplying the vital information demanded by the construction industy.

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BCI Exteriors

I put together a modern, easily navigable site on Wordpress. The site includes features that encourage site visitors to connect with the BCI team, such as the "Get Started" button. The gallery was one of the biggest focuses of the redesign, since it needed to showcase BCI Exteriors' projects clearly and professionally. The redesigned gallery features navigation options that allow visitors to find projects based on materials used, colors, brands, and more. Each project page also features tags that the BCI team can use in the back office. These tags include the team lead for each project, which serves as an extra navitation option that allows the BCI team to view all the projects for a specific team member.s

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WGTE Public Media

Assessed the old site's content and then moved on to site mapping, wire framing and content architecture. The site uses Drupal as the CMS and integrated components such as ProTracks, Triton and Cove to make WGTE's radio, podcasts and scheduling functional. WGTE is very pleased that their well organized web site has met their needs perfectly.

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About Kristy Kleist

I have a passion for all things design. I like to keep it simple. As a designer I focus on typography, content and conveying the message clearly.

I am a designer that also writes semantic code. I know how to create responsive websites that run across multiple devices using the latest technologies available such as: CSS, HTML, Javascript, jQuery, WordPress, Drupal and Magento.

Working as a designer for 20 years

I have been delighted to collaborate with a variety of clients, such as Koss Headphones, Wigwam Mills, Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, Universal Vacations, Southwest Vacations, Funjet, Mandel Group, Penny Mustard Furnishing, Marie Hell, WGTE Public Media and Milwaukee Public Television.

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Eagle Materials

The website, focused on delivering a compelling portfolio presentation, highlights Eagle Materials’ subsidiaries and product offerings with a structured and engaging layout. A refined product section and dedicated company pages ensure each subsidiary has a distinct presence, reinforcing brand cohesion and providing clear, accessible information.

A custom interactive map showcases Eagle Materials’ nationwide subsidiaries, giving users a dynamic way to explore locations and key details. I also developed Eagle Materials’ investor relations (IR) site as a seamless extension of the corporate website. Companion templates create a cohesive experience for investors, reinforcing trust and accessibility while maintaining brand integrity.

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Hillsboro Health

Hillsboro Health’s new site included a complete design overhaul, integrating their distinctive purple branding with a new visual aesthetic. I designed and built a unique and user-friendly site that aligns perfectly with Hillsboro’s updated brand. I also guided their internal team in selecting and implementing crisp and inspiring photos of their staff and facilities. This gives the website a friendly, local feel while maintaining the professionalism and high performance expected from a medical services website.

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Haven Interiors

The Haven Interiors LTD website was thoughtfully designed and developed to reflect the company’s sophisticated, timeless aesthetic while providing a seamless user experience. The layout features clean lines, ample white space, and elegant typography that echoes the brand’s interior design sensibilities. High-quality imagery showcases their portfolio, with intuitive navigation guiding visitors through services, projects, and contact information. The site was built with responsive design principles, ensuring it performs beautifully on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.

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