Design That Ships
Beautiful designs that cannot be built are worthless. I understand CSS, responsive layouts, and frontend performance. My designs account for real-world constraints from the start.
This means fewer revisions during development, accurate estimates, and final products that match the mockups. The gap between design and implementation disappears.
What I Design
- Web Application UI: Interfaces for SaaS products, dashboards, and internal tools
- Marketing Sites: Landing pages and company websites that communicate clearly and convert
- Design Systems: Component libraries and style guides for consistent design across products
- UI Redesigns: Modernizing existing interfaces while preserving familiarity for users
Design Approach
Interfaces designed with users and implementation in mind
Visual Design
Clean, modern interfaces that reflect your brand. Color, typography, and spacing that create a cohesive experience.
User Centered
Design decisions based on how people actually use your product. Intuitive flows that minimize friction.
Responsive Design
Interfaces that work beautifully on phones, tablets, and desktops. Every breakpoint considered and refined.
Component Systems
Reusable UI components that maintain consistency and speed up development. Design tokens and style guides included.
Developer Friendly
Designs built with implementation in mind. Clear specs, proper spacing, and realistic layouts that translate to code.
Prototyping
Interactive prototypes to test ideas before development. Validate flows and gather feedback early.
My Design Background
Developer's Eye
I have been coding interfaces for over 15 years. This experience shapes how I design. I know what interactions are smooth and which are clunky. I understand the cost of certain visual effects and design accordingly.
When I hand off designs, developers do not push back because the designs are already practical. When I build my own designs, the result matches exactly.
Design Skills
- User interface design for web applications
- Responsive and mobile-first layouts
- Design systems and component libraries
- Interactive prototypes in Figma
- Accessibility considerations
- Motion design and micro-interactions
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you a designer or a developer?
Both. I design interfaces and then build them. This means designs that are practical to implement, with realistic interactions and layouts that translate cleanly to code. No handoff problems or lost-in-translation issues.
What design tools do you use?
I primarily use Figma for UI design and prototyping. For quick concepts, I sometimes sketch in code directly using React and Tailwind. I can deliver designs in whatever format works best for your team.
Do you do branding or just UI design?
I focus on UI design rather than brand identity. If you already have brand guidelines, I work within them. If you need logo design or brand strategy, I can recommend specialists and then apply that brand to your interface.
How does your design process work?
I start with understanding your users and goals. Then wireframes to establish structure and flow. Visual design comes next, applying color, typography, and polish. Throughout, I share work and incorporate feedback. Nothing is finalized without your input.
Can you design and build my project?
Yes. Many clients hire me for both design and development. This is the most efficient approach because there is no translation between design and code. What I design is what gets built, with perfect fidelity.