Engineering
Scalable Interfaces
I help teams build frontend systems that stay clean as products and teams evolve.
About
Derrick Reeder
I'm a big believer in building for the long term. Great software should deliver value today and remain easy to evolve tomorrow.
For over a decade, I've partnered with teams to solve complex software and design challenges. I specialize in resilient design systems and high-impact features that drive real business value while actively reducing technical debt. I focus on shipping polished products that are intuitive to use and built to last.
Core Expertise
- Design Systems
- React
- JavaScript
- SCSS / CSS3
- Bootstrap
Methodology
Harmonizing the need for speed with the necessity of craft.
Audit & Discovery
Success begins with a deep dive into existing user flows and technical infrastructure. By identifying friction points and legacy technical debt, the path to a high-performance product becomes clear.
System Architecture
Translating design vision into technical reality requires a robust foundation. Scalable design systems and component libraries codify visual consistency and ensure long-term code reusability.
Strategic Delivery
Incremental improvements keep products moving forward. Modernizing the user experience and the tech stack happens in parallel with the roadmap, never at the expense of it.
Core Works
Long-lived frontend infrastructure built for scale and change.
B2B/B2C
PokeTracker
PokeTracker is a frontend-first collection intelligence platform built to explore how complex, data-rich systems can exist entirely on the client. It provides investors, traders, and collectors with real-time pricing, historical trends, and portfol...
Dashboard Prototype
React Portal
I developed this responsive React dashboard as a personal project to showcase modern UI architecture, reusable components, and dynamic data visualization....
Journal
Notes on systems, leadership, and frontend longevity.
Staying Grounded in the Age of AI
AI is becoming part of everyday design and development work. It can speed things up and surface new possibilities, but it also raises questions about understand...
Being Present and What It Brings
Taking a moment to truly be present can change how we feel, how we connect, and how we move through life. This is a reflection on the simple but powerful shifts...
The Role of Emotions in UX Design
Emotion shapes how people experience your designs in ways functionality alone can't. Explore why designing with emotional awareness matters and how small, thoug...
Crafting Digital Stories That Connect
Explore how empathy, collaboration, and technical know-how come together to create meaningful digital experiences. This post dives into blending UX design with ...
Elevate Your Styling with SCSS Mixins
Unlock styling superpowers! Master SCSS mixins to build scalable designs that delight users and simplify development....