Founder & Designer at NorthHaven Studio
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Web design wasn’t on my original roadmap, it just happened. A few small projects for friends quickly turned into a full-blown love for helping people bring their ideas to life, thoughtfully and with personality.
Growing up in Sicily and moving around a bit taught me something important: home is what you make of it, on the page and in real life. Now I’m in the Netherlands, designing from my studio, coffee close by, music on, and ideas flowing.
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Web design wasn’t on my original roadmap, it just happened. A few small projects for friends quickly turned into a full-blown love for helping people bring their ideas to life, thoughtfully and with personality. Growing up in Sicily and moving around a bit taught me something important: home is what you make of it, on the page and in real life. Now I’m in the Netherlands, designing from my studio, coffee close by, music on, and ideas flowing.
I have a 2-year-old cocker spaniel; an angel inside the house, a little monster outside.
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If I could hop on a plane tomorrow, it’d be straight to Japan. Studio Ghibli inspiration included.
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Cinema fanatic alert: childhood me kept every single ticket. Hundreds of tiny stories.
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I could binge cooking shows for hours. They’re like a warm hug of home and creativity.
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2020
A Leap into the Unknown
I never thought moving to Ireland during the pandemic would flip my world upside down. Living in the South, soaking in new accents and stories, I started creating small websites for friends. That’s when I realized, I was falling for digital storytelling, one project at a time.
2021
Finding My Way Home
Returning to Sicily, I entered a reflective chapter, figuring out my next steps. Even then, I couldn’t stop creating, quietly helping friends and family with small projects.
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2023
A New Chapter in the Netherlands
I moved to the Netherlands to study law, chasing stability and structure. But between lectures, I found myself sketching layouts and learning web design late into the night. Slowly, it became clear: law wasn’t my calling. Creating and bringing ideas to life online was.
Creativity Takes Shape
Passionate about illustration, I founded Kitsune Gallery: a little creative hub where illustrators around the world joined forces to design unique sticker sheets together.
2024
Building Something Bigger
Working on those first projects, I realized early on that my sweet spot was people, helping them make their branding and online presence shine. Enter Kells Creative: a tiny agency I kicked off with some amazing designers. But here’s the twist: I didn’t love managing projects, I loved creating them.
2025
NorthHaven Studio Begins
After stepping away from agency life, I decided to focus on what I’ve always loved most: designing. That’s how NorthHaven Studio was born: a space to craft elegant, intentional websites for women-led brands.
2020
A Leap into the Unknown
I never thought moving to Ireland during the pandemic would flip my world upside down. Living in the South, soaking in new accents and stories, I started creating small websites for friends. That’s when I realized, I was falling for digital storytelling, one project at a time.
2021
Finding My Way Home
Returning to Sicily, I entered a reflective chapter, figuring out my next steps. Even then, I couldn’t stop creating, quietly helping friends and family with small projects.
SO FAR...
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2022
A New Chapter in the Netherlands
I moved to the Netherlands to study law, chasing stability and structure. But between lectures, I found myself sketching layouts and learning web design late into the night. Slowly, it became clear: law wasn’t my calling. Creating and bringing ideas to life online was.
SO FAR...
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2024
Building Something Bigger
Working on those first projects, I realized early on that my sweet spot was people, helping them make their branding and online presence shine. Enter Kells Creative: a tiny agency I kicked off with some amazing designers. But here’s the twist: while I loved managing projects, I loved creating them even more.
SO FAR...
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Forget the story behind your brand; every choice must support your message
Design something that feels boring, generic, or uninspired
Ensure your website grows with your business and supports your goals
Build sites that are functional, intuitive, and memorable for your audience
Craft layouts that are elegant yet approachable, with personality in every detail
Curate color palettes, typography, and visual elements that reflect your brand story
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Build sites that are functional
Curate color palettes, typography, and visuals
Craft layouts that are elegant yet approachable
Ensure your website grows with your business
Forget the story behind your brand
Design something that feels boring or generic
Add clutter or unnecessary effects
Create heavy, overwhelming designs
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the signature build
Three days. Your website. Fully alive. Designed for service providers who want a clear, personality-packed online space without the long wait.
Two weeks. A thoughtful process. A website that feels like home and runs like a dream behind the scenes. Perfect for brands ready to go all in.
