Dusan Kipic for Unsplash
Squarespace 7.1 came out in 2020. It felt very beta. It was beta. Although I liked the backgrounds, palettes, and font packs, something felt strange. It flowed differently than I flow during the design process.
I had been used to pulling images and copy together, putting on the perfect music, grabbing the perfect scented oils, and going into a slightly altered state until I hit something that the platform wouldn’t let me do. Then: Google the CSS (out of necessity do I learn). Squarespace 7.0 was like an old, colorful friend. Then, the news: No more features being added to my beloved Brine family?! Unthinkable!
But — Squarespace 7.1 — in the last few weeks, you’ve captivated me with curves. First, the new backgrounds you’ve created for the sections. And now, you’ve given us rounded corners (adjustable!) for images and photos. I can make my clients’ dreams come true much faster and, yes, focus on function. Most of my work is web design for Baby Boomers and Gen X-ers (I’m right in there), and their visitors have to find what they need, stat. Aesthetics, YES! Not at the expense of ease.
Also, you’ve listened to your designers. When I’ve gone back in over the months, I’ve noticed you’ve made the flow… flowier. The less I have to use my analytical mind to make the magic happen, the better.
Keep going, Squarespace. Thank you.
Creatives and healers — it’s a great time to explore possibilities. I can’t wait to listen to you.
