Front-End Developer / Designer

Hi, I'm Shaquille.

I design and build thoughtful digital experiences.

I'm a front-end developer with a background in design, focused on creating products that are fast, accessible, and enjoyable to use.

I enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and building software that makes a genuine difference to the people using it.

Currently looking for my next opportunity.

01Design-minded development

Interfaces that are thoughtful visually and reliable technically.

02Product focus

Usability, accessibility, performance, and business goals considered together.

03Ready for the next team

Looking for front-end development, UI engineering, and product-focused roles.

Front-end development / UI design / accessibility / performance / design systems

Portfolio

Selected Work

A mix of client work and independent products showing how I approach frontend engineering, data visualization, accessibility, and product design.

ChartGPT finance dashboard mockup on a desktop monitor with charts and Ask about this chart buttons

Product Designer / Frontend Developer

ChartGPT

Helping people understand complex charts through conversation.

A reusable chart-assistance tool that allows users to open a chart in a focused modal, ask suggested or custom questions, and receive explanations based on the selected visualization.

  • React
  • TypeScript
  • AI Integration
  • Accessible UI
Institute Dashboard executive dashboard mockup on a gold monitor with spending growth charts and KPI cards

Frontend Developer / Data Visualization

Institute Dashboard

Turning complex institutional data into an accessible dashboard.

An interactive dashboard that combines custom React controls with D3-powered visualizations, helping users explore data without sacrificing usability or accessibility.

  • React
  • TypeScript
  • D3.js
  • Accessible Data Visualization
Non Profit Funding Tool mockup on a desktop monitor showing a step-by-step funding entry form

Product Designer / Frontend Developer

Non Profit Funding Tool

Helping nonprofits understand funding concentration and plan a more diversified mix.

A privacy-first, client-side wizard that lets nonprofit leaders map current funding sources, model a target mix, and compare results through accessible visualizations and exportable insights.

  • React
  • JavaScript
  • SCSS
  • Bootstrap
  • Local Storage
  • Accessible Data Visualization
Little Talks mobile app showing a daily conversation prompt, streak tracker, and weekly progress view

Product Designer / App Developer

Little Talks

Helping parents create more meaningful everyday conversations.

A mobile-first product that gives parents a thoughtful daily conversation prompt and helps them build a consistent habit through reminders, streaks, reflections, and lightweight progress tracking.

  • React Native
  • Expo
  • TypeScript
  • Notifications
  • Local Storage
Mill-Max product search results mockup on a desktop monitor with technical diagrams and filter controls

Lead Frontend Developer / UI/UX Designer

Mill-Max Filter Tool

Making complex product discovery feel simple.

A React-based product discovery tool that transforms a large technical catalogue into a guided filtering experience. Its reusable controls, API integration, and clear information hierarchy help users narrow complex product specifications quickly.

  • React
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • CSS
  • API Integration

Client Work

Additional Client Work

Earlier client projects that shaped my approach to CMS-driven brand sites and responsive front-end development.

Entenmann's brand website mockup on a desktop monitor with product photography and Goes great with people tagline

National consumer brand / CPG Brand Site

Entenmann's

A CPG brand site upgrade focused on modernising Drupal, cleaning up the experience, and aligning the interface more closely with the company brand.

  • Drupal
  • Bootstrap
  • Twig
  • PHP
  • SCSS
  • JavaScript
Little Bites brand website mockup on a desktop monitor featuring Mystery Mini Muffins campaign hero

Consumer packaged goods / Web Development

Little Bites

A product-led brand website with CMS-friendly content sections, reusable front-end patterns, and clearer product storytelling.

  • Drupal
  • Bootstrap
  • PHP
  • SCSS
  • JavaScript

About

I enjoy building products that feel effortless.

I've always been interested in the space where design and development meet: understanding users, simplifying complexity, and building interfaces that feel intuitive.

Over the past several years I've worked across branding, UI design, front-end development, and digital strategy, helping transform ideas into products people actually enjoy using.

I'm particularly interested in product development, design systems, accessibility, and creating experiences that stand the test of time.

Outside of work you'll usually find me exploring new technologies, refining side projects, or learning something that makes me a better developer.

Skills

Strengths I bring to a team

A clearer view of how I think, build, and contribute across front-end development and digital product work.

Front-End Development

Front-End Development

Modern HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Next.js, and TypeScript.

Design Systems

Design Systems

Creating scalable UI libraries and consistent user experiences.

User Experience

User Experience

Designing interfaces that balance usability with business goals.

Accessibility / WCAG

Accessibility / WCAG

Building semantic, keyboard-friendly interfaces with colour contrast, clear structure, and inclusive interaction patterns in mind.

Performance

Performance

Optimising Core Web Vitals, perceived speed, and front-end performance.

How I Work

Things I care about

The habits behind the work matter as much as the final interface.

Writing code that's easy to maintain.

Thinking before building.

Accessibility by default.

Performance is not optional.

Design should solve problems.

Asking why before how.

Being easy to work with.

Learning continuously.

Helping the team succeed.

Thoughts

Ideas that shape the way I work

A few principles I keep coming back to: accessibility, performance, simplicity, thoughtful design, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

Great products are built by teams, not individuals.

Accessibility is a feature, not a task.

Simple solutions are usually the hardest to find.

Code should be written for the next developer, not just the browser.

Design should explain, not decorate.

Curiosity matters more than knowing every framework.

Progress is better than perfection.

Every project teaches you something.

Next step

Interested in working together?

I'm always happy to chat about opportunities in front-end development, product design, or building thoughtful digital experiences.

If you think I'd be a good fit for your team, I'd love to hear from you.