Website Designer · Front-End Builder · Conversion-Focused Creative

Calm, strategic websites built with more clarity, structure, and intention.

I design and build modern websites for small businesses and service-based brands that need a stronger digital presence, better user flow, and a cleaner path to inquiry.

My work sits between design and function - thoughtful visuals, strategic layout, and websites that do more than just look good.

Portrait of Kayla Buckner
Design + strategy
Clearer user flow

I build websites that feel more polished, more intentional, and easier to use.

I come from both creative and human-centered work, which shapes how I approach digital design. I care about how a site feels, how clearly it communicates, and whether it actually helps people take the next step.

My background includes front-end development, visual layout, content structure, and website strategy. The goal is never just to make something prettier. The goal is to make it clearer, more credible, and more effective.

Selected website projects built for clarity, credibility, and conversion.

Screenshot preview of the Kayla Marie Collective website

Studio Site

Kayla Marie Collective

Brand and website for my own calm, conversion-focused design studio

My own studio website, built to reflect the kind of work I want to be hired for — clean structure, intentional messaging, and a clear path to inquiry.
The focus was on positioning, not just design. Every section is structured to communicate value quickly, reduce friction, and guide visitors toward taking action without overwhelming them.

  • Defined clear service structure and package hierarchy
  • Designed a calm, modern visual system aligned with brand voice
  • Built a mobile-first layout focused on usability
  • Structured content to support conversion and clarity
Brand Positioning Web Design Front-End Build
Screenshot preview of the Kingdom Woodcraft website

Industry Range

Kingdom Woodcraft TN

Service-based website for a woodworking and renovations business

A website built for a hands-on trade business that needed to establish trust quickly and clearly communicate its services.
The goal was to create a straightforward, no-friction experience where potential clients could immediately understand what the business offers and feel confident reaching out.

  • Clarified service offerings for faster understanding
  • Designed layout to build trust and credibility quickly
  • Simplified navigation and user flow
  • Focused on clear paths to quote requests and contact
Service Business Lead Generation Website Messaging

More than just development

I bring a stronger perspective than a typical early-career developer. My work focuses on clarity, structure, and how real people move through a website - not just how it looks or functions.

I design and build with intention, making sure each piece supports the overall experience and helps guide users toward action.

Front-End

React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Back-End

Java, Spring Boot, JPA, REST APIs

Tools

Git, GitHub, Postman, IntelliJ, VS Code

Strengths

UX clarity, documentation, empathy, problem-solving

The path that shaped how I work.

We Can Code IT

Full-Stack Java Bootcamp

2025

Liberty University

M.A. Human Services Counseling

Ed.S Community Care & Counseling

2015–2016 · 2019–2022

Emmanuel University

B.S. Communication · Multi-Media

2006-2010

Let’s build something stronger.

If you need a website that feels more polished, more intentional, and easier for people to use, I’d love to hear from you.