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Most Shopify brands automatically jump to Klaviyo for email marketing.
But for this fashion project, we wanted something different.
Something cleaner.
More intimate.
More story-driven.
So instead of following the usual route, we designed this subscriber experience using Kit; and honestly, it came out fire.
The goal wasn’t just collecting emails.
It was creating a feeling the moment someone lands on the page.
From the soft editorial layout to the minimal typography and warm tones, every section was designed to feel like a fashion campaign, not just another signup form.
We focused on:
• A visually-led storytelling experience
• A clean lead capture flow
• A luxury fashion aesthetic
• Simplicity that still converts
What made it stand out was how effortless everything felt. No clutter. No aggressive popups. Just strong visuals, intentional copy, and a smooth subscriber journey that actually fits the brand identity.
Sometimes the best-performing designs come from trying something outside the “normal Shopify setup.”
And this was one of those projects.
I recently experimented with two different ways of building portfolio websites:
Option 1 — Framer Template
Built using a free Framer template with some quick customization, project integration, and content updates.
Option 2 — Claude Generated
Built almost entirely using Claude with no more than 3 prompts.
What I find interesting is how fast both workflows were in completely different ways:
Framer → super quick visual implementation
Claude → rapid custom structure and generation
Both → insanely fast turnaround for launching polished work
Which approach do you personally prefer for fast client work or portfolio creation:
starting from templates?
or generating from AI prompts?
and which one you guys like more, and why?
5 voted
83%
1 voted
17%
6 votes
Closed
Framer Template base all the way
Just launched my newest Framer Template: “Mary Holt© — Elegant Portfolio for Creatives” ✨
Designed for creatives who want a portfolio that feels clean, premium, and professional — without spending weeks building everything from scratch. Perfect for: Designers, Creative developers, Freelancers, Studios or anyone building a personal brand online.
What’s included:
- Framer Template
- Figma File
- Step-by-step video course (coming this week)
- Post-launch support
If you want a portfolio that looks premium and is actually easy to customize, this one’s for you 🚀
Chack out the template here⬇️
https://contra.com/products/UfzlUtk6-mary-holtc-framer-portfolio-for-creatives
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