Programming
HTMLCSSJavaScriptReactNext.js
ABOUT ME
Denise Aquino
Digital Designer | Front-End Web Developer
Digital Design and Development graduate with experience in content creation, marketing design, and front-end development. I enjoy creating engaging digital experiences that balance user needs, brand goals, and accessibility. Passionate about combining creativity and technology to develop thoughtful, user-focused solutions.
Skills
A balanced toolkit across design, development, and collaboration.
Software + Tools
FigmaAdobe IllustratorVS CodeGit + GitHubAfter Effects
Strengths
Accessible UIDesign SystemsTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingAttention to Detail
Work Experience
Recent roles focused on front-end delivery and UX collaboration.
Front-End / Full-Stack Developer
- Developed a full-stack web application that simplifies dense electrical manuals for students.
- Built a custom PDF viewer with tools for highlighting and content personalization.
- Collaborated with designers and engineers to translate UI/UX into responsive components.
UX/UI Designer + Front-End Developer
- Designed intuitive user flows with usability, accessibility, and clarity as core goals.
- Implemented responsive UI with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Created research-driven wireframes, mockups, and prototypes in Figma.
Education
Foundations in digital design, development, and creative tech.
Digital Design and Development, Diploma
British Columbia Institute of Technology — 2024 to 2026
- Applied design principles to build accessible, user-centered web and mobile interfaces.
- Studied interaction design, prototyping, and front-end engineering fundamentals.
Hobbies
Outside of work, I enjoy a mix of creative and active pursuits.