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Calista Ashmore

Calista Ashmore Author Site

Calista Ashmore is an Austin poet and writer whose site centers on her debut collection, My Iridescent Daggers, alongside readings, biography, and ongoing writing. The project needed a more art-forward structure than a typical business site, with space for voice, visuals, and book discovery to live together naturally.

Published April 8, 2026
Updated April 10, 2026
  • Website Design
  • Content Strategy

What I worked on

  • Designed the site around Calista's voice, visual identity, and debut book launch.
  • Structured content so biography, poetry, events, and book information could coexist clearly.
  • Built a calmer reading experience that supports both author branding and discovery.
  • Helped shape the content hierarchy around the book page, author story, and event visibility.

Project note

This was a fun change of pace because the site did not need to behave like a service business. It needed to introduce a voice and make room for art. The strongest part of the project is how the content structure supports discovery without flattening the personality of the work. The site can point people toward the book, events, and Calista’s story without feeling overbuilt.