Tresp, Day & Associates, Inc
/Overview
Custom site development for a Squarespace-based project, tackling complex styling and inherited class challenges.
Challenge
Having worked with Squarespace for previous projects, I chose to challenge myself and explore the limits of the Squarespace website builder. The primary challenge involved navigating and manipulating Squarespace's predefined class structure. Creating custom cards, which would typically be simple, required innovative solutions due to these constraints. A significant issue was managing inherited styles. Despite being able to target and apply classes, I often faced difficulties identifying the origins of certain applied styles.
Approach
Starting with a wireframe, I designed a rough layout to visualize the desired look and flow of the site. With this blueprint, I began constructing the site in Squarespace, meticulously planning the integration of custom elements to address the challenges posed by Squarespace's predefined class structure. For the custom cards, I used custom CSS and JavaScript to work around constraints and override existing styles. To manage inherited styles effectively, I utilized browser developer tools to trace and identify the origins of applied styles, ensuring accurate implementation of custom styles. Throughout the process, I referred to Squarespace documentation and community resources to navigate complex issues and verify best practices, combining thorough planning, technical expertise, and persistent problem-solving to push the boundaries of Squarespace's capabilities.
