Get a first version working.
I like having something I can open in a browser early. It makes the next decision easier: I can see what’s missing, try an idea, and find out if it actually helps.
About / A little about me
Hi, I’m
Darren.
Darren / Creative front-end developer
I’m Darren, a front-end developer based in Colorado. I build websites with React, TypeScript, and have a growing interest in 3D. I like figuring out how a page should look, then getting into the code to make it work.
Collegiate distance running taught me to be patient with progress. That carries over into my work: try something, see where it falls short, and come back to it with a better idea.
Music is a big part of my life, too. I think about timing when I’m building an interaction: how quickly a menu opens, when an animation settles, or when a page needs to stay still.
Download résuméLink to be addedThe work / How I work
I learn best
by building.
Most of what I know came from having a project I wanted to make, then figuring out the parts I didn’t know how to build yet.
See what I’ve been makingA few habits I’m building
Let someone else try it.
After staring at a page for hours, I can miss things. A fresh pair of eyes helps me notice an unclear label, an awkward interaction, or a step I assumed was obvious.
Come back to the rough edges.
The smaller details usually take a few passes. I check the phone layout, use the keyboard, and revisit anything that feels slow or gets in the way.
The tools
What I reach for.
These are the tools I’m using across my current projects.
For the web
- React
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- HTML & CSS
- React Router
- SCSS
- Git
For the extra dimension
- Blender
- Three.js
04 / Open to what’s next
Open to junior developer roles, agency work, and freelance projects.
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