Thea Villas

Thea Villas marked my very first freelance design and development project, setting the tone for my journey into client work. Tasked with building a digital presence for this boutique villa group, I handled everything from initial design to final deployment. Over the course of a month, I worked closely with the client through weekly check-ins to ensure clear communication and alignment on requirements.

To ensure a seamless and user-friendly experience, I conducted user interviews at multiple stages, which informed iterative updates aligned with usability best practices. The result: a personalized, elegant website that reflects the luxury and warmth of Thea Villas.

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Incredible Opportunity

Coming into this project with only foundational knowledge from certification courses and self-taught resources like YouTube, Thea Villas presented both a challenge and an incredible learning opportunity. It was also my first time developing a full-fledged CMS-based system, pushing me to navigate new tools, structures, and design decisions independently. This project not only strengthened my confidence in practical UX design and web development but also deepened my passion for creating digital experiences that are both elegant and intuitive.

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🏝️ Thea Villas – What I Learned

My first freelance web project was more than just a website — it was a crash course in clarity, communication, and creative confidence. Working with Thea Villas taught me how to balance a client’s vision with real user needs. From weekly check-ins to layout refinements, I learned how important it is to translate feedback into functional design.