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 developmentInterfaces that are thoughtful visually and reliable technically.
02Product focusUsability, accessibility, performance, and business goals considered together.
03Ready for the next teamLooking 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Client Work
Additional Client Work
Earlier client projects that shaped my approach to CMS-driven brand sites and responsive front-end development.
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.
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.
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.