Meet the Designer
Hi, I'm Cristina!
The Lovely Geek is a one-woman web design studio based in Sacramento, California. I'm a web design expert, a nerd when it comes to WordPress, and passionate about user experience!
If your designer abandoned you with an outdated site, you're the lacking design skills to bring your vision to life, or tech is simply not your thing, I'm here to help!
I'm dedicated to empowering my clients with confidence in their online presence. Your website is the most powerful tool in your business toolbox. Let’s work together and make it look great!
Work With Me
It All Started in High School...
At the age of 15, I started teaching myself how to code and design websites. Little did I know this would start me down the path of a career I didn't even think possible.
What started as a hobby led to pursuing a degree and eventually a full-time occupation.
I freelanced through college, and by the time I graduated I was already working for my first agency. I gained a ton of experience, adding project management, print design, and social media marketing to my repertoire.
After nearly a decade of working for agencies, I decided to return to freelancing in order to be at home with my daughter. I worked at the big agencies long enough to see how I can help the small businesses. I love the clients I work with, and the best part is I get to spend my time doing what I enjoy for a living.
I volunteer my time as a WordCamp speaker as well as an occasional mentor to design students. When I'm not creating websites, I can most likely be found on my yoga mat, talking clean beauty with my sister, nerding out over tech with my husband, or chasing my babies and four animals around the house.
Some of my Previous Experience
Lead Designer
2015-2019
Lead Web Designer
2011-2015
Bachelor of Science
Web Design & Interactive Media
Assistant Web Master
2005
My Values
In my home and my business, the way I operate is simple: be a good human. Everyone is welcome here.
Black Lives Matter. Science is real, and news is not fake. Love is love and always wins. Women's rights are human rights and have the right to control their own bodies. Humans are not illegal. Kindness is everything.
Compassion, fairness, and the willingness to do better is at the heart of everything I do. Hate has no home here. If you don’t stand for basic human rights then I’m probably not a good fit for your project.
More About Me
Here’s a great place to start if you’re new here.
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motherhood
marriage
home
The journey to motherhood wasn't easy. After a PCOS diagnosis and two miscarriages, my daughter was born in 2019 followed by my son in 2021.
Lily's Birth Story
Lifestyle Changes I made for Fertility
My Second Missed Miscarriage
I met the love of my life, Joshua, during our senior year of high school. We tied the knot in 2010, and we’ve been together for almost 20 years!
The Lovely Geek Wedding
Our Engagement Story
How Joshua & I Met and Started Dating
I love decorating and organizing my home! I’m particularly a big fan of Mid-Century Modern which stems from my Danish roots.
My Boho Playroom Reveal
Nursery Reveal | One Room Challenge
The Big Kitchen Reveal
A Few Fun Things ABout Me
Music
I’m a proud bank geek and soundtrack lover. You can usually find me playing my flute along to my favorite movie scores.
Star Wars
I’ve been a Star Wars fan for over 30 years starting back when the fandom was dormant. Meeting George Lucas is on my list of bragging rights.
Woo Woo
I have a special affinity to the “woo” such as crystals, tarot, and astrology. I'm an Aquarius sun, Gemini moon, and Leo rising. My Human Design type is Manifestor.
Level Up Your Site
Ready for a website glow-up? Let's chat and make sure we're a good fit. Start the process by filling out my inquiry form.
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