An Independent Design Studio focused on translating Brand(s) -> Web & Product
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Huddle, 2022
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Cyxtera, 2022
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Howl, 2024
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a small studio, 2022
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Tempo, 2023
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Overflow, 2021
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Huddle, 2023
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Yahoo Finance, 2023
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a small studio, 2022
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Cyxtera, 2021
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Binance.US, 2023
Projects;
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Design Direction, Product, Web
We redesigned a Creator Marketplace that connects Creators with their favorite Brands. We dropped an entirely new interaction model centered around personalized Brand Deals across Web, Mobile, Mobile App, and Chrome Extension.
app.howl.link2024
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We redesigned a Creator Marketplace that connects Creators with their favorite Brands. We dropped an entirely new interaction model centered around personalized Brand Deals across Web, Mobile, Mobile App, and Chrome Extension.
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Howl Chrome Ext
Product Design
We redesigned the Howl Chrome Extension to make it easier to make affiliate links across the web.
app.howl.link2024
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We redesigned the Howl Chrome Extension to make it easier to make affiliate links across the web.
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Huddle Web App
Product Design
We designed a freelancer marketplace that startups could use to hire teams.
huddle.works2023
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We designed a freelancer marketplace that startups could use to hire teams.
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Binance.US
Creative Direction, Product, Web
I provided creative direction for Binance.US to bring their vision & brand closer to the product across their website, product and apps.
binance.us2023
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I provided creative direction for Binance.US to bring their vision & brand closer to the product across their website, product and apps.
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Tempo
E-Commerce, Web
We revamped the checkout flow for the Tempo smart mirror right before the Holiday season with an interactive build & price module.
tempo.fit2022
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We revamped the checkout flow for the Tempo smart mirror right before the Holiday season with an interactive build & price module.
tempo.fit
Yahoo Finance
Design Direction, Web, Product
I led the redesign of Yahoo Finance with a brand new design system based on Pentagram's brand book, updated UX focused on Personal Finance, and a ton of new features like the Modular Doc.
finance.yahoo.com2022
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I led the redesign of Yahoo Finance with a brand new design system based on Pentagram's brand book, updated UX focused on Personal Finance, and a ton of new features like the Modular Doc.
finance.yahoo.com
Flow
Product Design
We built a developer playground for the Flow Blockchain for devs from Disney, NFL, NBA, and Warner to learn how to build smart contracts for activations like NBA Top Shot.
play.flow.com2022
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We built a developer playground for the Flow Blockchain for devs from Disney, NFL, NBA, and Warner to learn how to build smart contracts for activations like NBA Top Shot.
play.flow.com
Vessel
Design Direction, Visual Design
We brought Vessel's brand into their multisig web platform. Vessel is a DapperLabs company.
dapperlabs.com2022
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We brought Vessel's brand into their multisig web platform. Vessel is a DapperLabs company.
dapperlabs.com
Huddle Brand
Web Design, Visual Direction
We rebranded Huddle, a freelancer marketplace that helps startups find top talent for fractional work. It was a very meta project, as we were hired and paid through the Huddle app for the project!
huddle.works2022
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We rebranded Huddle, a freelancer marketplace that helps startups find top talent for fractional work. It was a very meta project, as we were hired and paid through the Huddle app for the project!
huddle.works
a small studio
Design Direction, Web Design
We redesigned the studio's portfolio and website. The vision was for the site to be a sortable archive of work, writing, and news in a singular experience.
asmallstudio.com2022
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We redesigned the studio's portfolio and website. The vision was for the site to be a sortable archive of work, writing, and news in a singular experience.
asmallstudio.com
Creator+
Design Direction, Web, Product
We created Creator+'s first product, an interactive movie experience that let you watch, experience, and interact with the film on your phone. We also built their website.
creatorplus.com2022
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We created Creator+'s first product, an interactive movie experience that let you watch, experience, and interact with the film on your phone. We also built their website.
creatorplus.com
SQURL
Web Design
This was an internal project for a small studio where we wanted to put all of our inspiration and references into a fun, slot-machine-esque experience.
squrl.fun2022
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This was an internal project for a small studio where we wanted to put all of our inspiration and references into a fun, slot-machine-esque experience.
squrl.fun
Overhead Zine
2022
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We designed an online zine about all of the auxiliary tasks, feelings, and work it takes to run a design studio.
Slalom Sparkthink
Design Direction, Product Design
We worked on graduating Slalom's internal collaboration tool into an external software that their clients could use called SparkThink. SparkThink is a collaborative software for brainstorming, ideation and structured decision making.
sparkthink.slalom.com2021
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We worked on graduating Slalom's internal collaboration tool into an external software that their clients could use called SparkThink. SparkThink is a collaborative software for brainstorming, ideation and structured decision making.
sparkthink.slalom.com
Cyxtera Vision
Design Direction, Concepting
We came up with dozens of ideas for how Cyxtera's product would work, look and feel for the Product team. The goal was to modernize data centers and digital colocation.
centersquaredc.com2021
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We came up with dozens of ideas for how Cyxtera's product would work, look and feel for the Product team. The goal was to modernize data centers and digital colocation.
centersquaredc.com
Cyxtera Platform
Design Direction, Product Design
We designed a web app that helped data center customers manage and grow their data storage setups.
centersquaredc.com2021
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We designed a web app that helped data center customers manage and grow their data storage setups.
centersquaredc.com
ShearShare
Design Direction, Product Design
We rebranded, designed the website and redesigned ShearShare's mobile app for beauty professionals to book on-demand chairs and spaces for their clients. The nickname for the project was HairBnB.
shearshare.com2021
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We rebranded, designed the website and redesigned ShearShare's mobile app for beauty professionals to book on-demand chairs and spaces for their clients. The nickname for the project was HairBnB.
shearshare.com
Overflow
Web Design, Product Design
We built a transparent sign-up and contract flow for Overflow that empowers people to donate their stock options tax-free.
overflow.co2020
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We built a transparent sign-up and contract flow for Overflow that empowers people to donate their stock options tax-free.
overflow.co
Dose
2020
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After the tragic murder of George Floyd, a small studio paused all client work and we built a digital experience to amplify the black voices of America.
Camp Dover
2020
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We launched a newsletter highlighting our favorite emerging creatives and an interview series.
Art Toronto
2019
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We built an interactive report about the Canadian art market in collaboration with ArtTO.
ArtVenture
2018
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We built an art market analytics platform to help collectors make more well-informed decisions when buying art.
I'm Kyle Makischuk.
I was born & raised in Toronto, Canada and now live in Los Angeles, CA.
My work focuses on translating companies visions & brand into their product, UX and web experiences. I love designing work that I’m proud of alongside people that are equally stoked.
Projects that I've worked on have been featured in Forbes, Rolling Stone, and Variety and awarded by the Webby's, Awwwards, and SiteInspire.
To maximize quality, I only take 3 clients at a time and my pricing starts at;
Frequently Asked Questions;
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Can I see more work?
Always! Most of the additional work and process is under NDA, so I can show it on a request basis.
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What's the review & jam cadence like?
As with process, every project and team will require a unique approach to meetings & reviews, but it's generally once every week with async updates and questions.
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What's your process?
Every project requires a somewhat unique approach, but my design process usually follows; Definition -> Exploration -> Alignment -> Design -> Build -> Launch
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How long do projects take?
I like to give projects the time they deserve based on how long I've taken on similar previous projects. For a simple website, it'll take about 4 weeks. For longer product engagements, they can take about 6 weeks for a key flow, a few months for a platform redesign or indefinite depending on your needs!
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Do you offer other kinds of projects?
The packages are meant to be a starting point for my most common projects. If you're looking for something that's larger, smaller, or somewhere in between, let's hop on a call and find the right balance.