A studio built on craft,
not overhead.
Great web work comes from close attention, genuine craft, and someone who's truly invested in your project.
René Merino
I've been building for the web since 2010. Over that time I've worked across agencies, in-house teams, and as an independent practitioner — and the work I'm proudest of has always come from close collaboration and deep technical investment.
Amaya Media is built around that belief. The studio is deliberately lean: I lead every project directly, and I bring in trusted collaborators — designers, strategists, specialist developers — when the scope calls for it. You work with the person doing the work.
I'm based in Cornwall, NY, in the Hudson River Valley. My background spans full-stack development, platform architecture, and front-end craft. I work across WordPress, Craft CMS, Webflow, and modern JavaScript frameworks including React, Vue, and Next.js.
For a deeper look at my technical background, visit alxmerino.com.
Allison Merino Hurley
I've spent over a decade managing digital projects across agencies, studios, and media companies — from editorial brands like Glamour and W Magazine to web agencies like Hark.
At Amaya Media, I manage the client side: timelines, communications, project scoping, and keeping every engagement on track from kick-off to launch. My background in web design strategy and business development means I can hold the big picture and the day-to-day detail at the same time.
I'm based in Cornwall, NY. My approach is built on honesty, clarity, and consistent follow-through — because the best client relationships are the ones that last.
