This is the work and journal of Krystyn Heide, a designer living in New York City.

I love jukeboxes, curly braces, handclaps, comically false eyelashes, vespas, somersaults, zombie movies and my dog, Pixel.

I'm Senior Product Designer at Squarespace, where seven years ago I joined the company's founder to define the design of our brand and templates. I've also worked with major brands, nonprofits, and noteworthy clients like AT&T, Kiehls, Cadillac, and This American Life.

My last name comes from my Austrian ancestors, the Aufderheides, and is pronounced "Hi-duh".

I talk and write about topics such as online authenticity, creating good experiences, and my personal journey as a designer. Write me with inquiries or just to say hi at squaregirl@me.com.

Recently Elsewhere

Medium
Contributor, 2013

Stemmings
Contributor, 2013

The Kirtsy Book
Contributor, 2011

ValioCon
Speaker, 2012

The Gently Mad Podcast
with Adam Clark, 2013

On Failure Interview Series
with Ben Krogh, 2013