I Design Beautiful,
Human Centered
Digital Experiences
I bridge the gap between design and engineering to create intuitive, accessible, and scalable interfaces that solve complex challenges for Fortune 500 companies.
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Skills for Modern Applications
I blend modern frontend engineering with design thinking to build interfaces that perform well, feel intuitive, and simplify complex problems.
UX/UI Architecture
Creating reusable component systems that connect design and development for consistent user experiences.
Interaction Design & UX
Designing flows and patterns that simplify complexity and create intuitive, natural experiences for users.
Frontend Development
Building highly optimized frontends with modern frameworks for peak performance and long-term maintainability.
Selected Projects
Enterprise-grade solutions showcasing my expertise in design systems, accessibility, and frontend architecture
B2B/B2C / 2025
PokeTracker - B2B/B2C Portal
I developed PokeTracker, a modern front-end portal that provides investors, traders, and collectors with a centralized digital binder to view their co...
View Case StudyDashboard Prototype / 2025
React Portal
I developed this responsive React dashboard as a personal project to showcase modern UI architecture, reusable components, and dynamic data visualizat...
View Case StudyWeb Design & Development / 2024
Responsive Card Gallery
I built this responsive card gallery to demonstrate dynamic content filtering, multi image carousels, and a clean, modern user interface, showcasing r...
View Case StudyStrong Foundations Matter
Scalable design systems build the foundation for smooth collaboration between design and development teams. By creating reusable components and defining clear design tokens, I help deliver consistent and efficient user experiences across platforms.
<Button variant="primary">Primary</Button> <Button variant="secondary">Secondary</Button>
Designing for Everyone
Accessibility is not a feature to layer on later. I build accessible interfaces from the ground up using semantic HTML, clear interaction patterns, and tested support for keyboard and assistive technologies. My work aligns with WCAG 2.1 AA+ guidelines and reflects a practical understanding of how design and engineering come together to support every user.
WCAG 2.1
AA+ Compliance
4.5:1
Minimum Contrast
Semantic HTML
Screen Reader Ready
WAI-ARIA
Best Practices Applied
import React from 'react';
import { useQuery } from '@tanstack/react-query';
// --- API Service (e.g., api/products.ts) ---
async function fetchProducts() {
const response = await fetch('/api/products');
if (!response.ok) {
throw new Error('Failed to fetch products');
}
return response.json();
}
// --- ProductList Component (e.g., components/ProductList.jsx) ---
function ProductList() {
const {
data: products,
isLoading,
isError,
error
} = useQuery({
queryKey: ['products'],
queryFn: fetchProducts
});
if (isLoading) {
return (
<div aria-live="polite" className="text-info">
Loading products...
</div>
);
}
if (isError) {
return (
<div role="alert" className="text-danger">
Error: {error.message}
</div>
);
}
return (
<div className="product-list">
<h3 className="h4 mb-3">Featured Products</h3>
<ul className="list-unstyled">
{products.map((product) => (
<li key={product.id} className="mb-2">
<strong>{product.name}</strong> - $ {product.price.toFixed(2)}
</li>
))}
</ul>
</div>
);
}
// --- App.js (or a parent component) ---
// How it would be used in a larger application context
function App() {
return (
<div>
{/* Other components */}
<ProductList />
{/* More components */}
</div>
);
}
export default App;
98
Performance
100
Accessibility
100
Best Practices
96
SEO
- First Contentful Paint 0.9s
- Speed Index 1.2s
- Speed Index 1.5s
- Time to Interactive 1.8s
- Total Blocking Time 0ms
- Cumulative Layout Shift 0
Delivering Fast and Reliable Experiences
Speed plays a key role in user satisfaction. I design front-end solutions that focus on fast loading, minimal JavaScript, and efficient resource use. This approach creates smooth and responsive products that work well on all devices and network conditions.
1.2s
First Interaction Time
Minimal JS
Shipped Only What’s Needed
Image Optimization
Modern Formats + Lazy Loading
UX Audits
Manual + Automated Reviews
What Others Have Said
Feedback from professionals I've collaborated with throughout my career
"Derrick's an awesome teammate and a fantastic Lead UI/UX Engineer. He's got a great eye for design, creating user-friendly interfaces that look amazing."
"Working with Derrick has been a game-changer for our team. His expertise in frontend architecture and accessibility standards elevated our product quality."