Build interfaces your team can scale.
I help product teams turn complex requirements into accessible, maintainable web applications—bringing frontend architecture, design systems, and thoughtful implementation together.
A stronger foundation for complex product work
Architecture teams can build on
Complex interfaces become harder to change when data flow and component boundaries are unclear. I design predictable frontend architecture that makes features easier to reason about, test, and evolve.
Built for real users
Responsive, accessible, and resilient
Interfaces should work across devices, input methods, and everyday technical constraints—not only in a perfect demo.
Design systems people adopt
I turn visual decisions into reusable components and clear styling conventions so teams can ship consistently without accumulating a fragile CSS layer.
Legacy UI, improved incrementally
Modernization does not need to mean a risky rewrite. I help teams reduce frontend debt, strengthen semantic foundations, and improve performance in practical steps.
How the work holds up in practice
Modern Vue Dashboard
A modern dashboard interface exploring how complex information can be presented through a clean, res
Modular Markdown Editor
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PokeTracker
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Ideas behind the implementation
The Frontend Engineer as a Product Thinker
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Staying Grounded in the Age of AI
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Being Present and What It Brings
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From Past Colleagues
"Derrick’s also super generous with his skills—he taught me React.js, which really expanded my skillset, and he mentored a young designer fresh out of college, helping them shine."
Sean Ezell
Senior Software Engineer
"His skills in user experience and front-end development are truly something special, not just because he knows his craft inside and out, but because he brings real heart and passion to everything he does."
Sarah Schibel
UX Engineer
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a frontend problem worth solving?
Share the product context, the constraint, and what a useful outcome would look like. We can decide whether there’s a practical way to move it forward.
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