ELI
Studio Supervisor
CINEMATIC WEB DESIGN FOR DISTINCTIVE BRANDS
Websites that feel like little worlds—and lead people somewhere.
I design and build atmospheric, easy-to-use websites for beauty, hospitality, personal brands and service businesses that want to look established, earn trust and turn visitors into enquiries.
Based in Durban, South Africa · Working worldwide
Atmosphere-led design
Every page starts with a clear feeling, then turns that mood into structure, hierarchy, and action.
Responsive builds
Layouts are shaped for desktop and mobile so the experience stays polished wherever people land.
Inquiry-ready journeys
Visitors get a memorable first impression and a simple path toward booking, contacting, or exploring.
ABOUT
Hi, I'm Savanna.
I'm a creative web designer and digital creative with a passion for building immersive, visually-driven websites that feel memorable, emotional, and uniquely tailored to each brand.
I specialize in modern portfolio sites, business websites, and aesthetic digital experiences that blend storytelling with functionality. My style leans toward cinematic visuals, thoughtful interactions, and clean user-focused design.
With experience in design, branding, customer communication, and creative problem-solving, I love helping ideas transform into polished online spaces that feel alive and intentional.
A lot of my inspiration comes from Pinterest, TikTok, films, television, books, and atmospheric storytelling. I'm drawn to visuals that evoke emotion and create a distinct feeling, and I bring that same energy into every project I design.
When I'm not designing, you'll probably find me reading romance novels, working on creative projects, spending time with Eli and Winsie, or finding inspiration in art, games, and aesthetic media.
Cinematic websites
Story-led branding
Thoughtful interactions
Emotional visuals
Good design should feel like something, not just look good.
MEET THE STUDIO TEAM
Behind every little world are two very important studio companions. Eli and Winsie are usually nearby while I design—offering supervision, creative interruptions and the occasional walk across the keyboard.
WINSIE
Resident Muse
FEATURED PROJECTS
Digital worlds with their own atmosphere.
Each project has its own mood, audience, and purpose, from soft luxury to cozy storytelling, bold professional presence, friendly learning experiences, and practical service business websites.
Luxury Nail Atelier
Ivory Claw
Editorial beauty, soft luxury, and a booking experience that feels like a concierge moment.
Cafe Website Experience
Cedar & Fog
A fully atmospheric cafe website with menu storytelling, a rainy playlist, journal content, and a polished visit flow.
Personal Portfolio
Rudeus Grey
A cinematic portfolio for marine engineering experience, credibility, and career presence.
Live ESL Website
Lucy Lingo
A cheerful live English learning website with lesson packages, free resources, reviews, and a clear trial booking path.
Service Business Concept
BlueCurrent
A clean plumbing concept website with trust-led service cards, quote prompts, project proof, and a practical contact flow.
PROCESS
From first moodboard to finished online space.
The work is designed to feel expressive on the surface and practical underneath: clear pages, clean structure, responsive polish, and a launch path that makes sense.
Direction
We shape the visual world: mood, audience, site goals, page rhythm, and the feeling people should have in the first few seconds.
Design
I build the interface around story, hierarchy, imagery, calls to action, and a layout that makes the brand easy to understand.
Build
The site becomes responsive, interactive, and ready to share, with details checked across screen sizes before handoff.
SERVICES
Pick the kind of world you need.
SELECTED SERVICE
Website Design
Best for a new online presence or a full redesign. Includes page structure, visual direction, responsive layouts, interaction details, and a polished launch-ready website.
CURRENTLY OPEN
Begin a project.
Tell me what you are building, what it should feel like, and where you want people to go next.
EMAIL
savannatayla.design@gmail.com
RESPONSE TIME
1-3 business days
BASED IN
South Africa