ABOUT ME

Portrait of Denise Aquino

Denise Aquino

Front-End Web Developer

Front-end web developer currently in the Digital Design and Development program at BCIT. I focus on building clean, accessible interfaces and translating design intent into responsive, well-structured code. I enjoy collaborative work that blends problem solving, visual clarity, and performance.

Skills

A balanced toolkit across design, development, and collaboration.

Programming

HTMLCSSJavaScriptReactNext.js

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

Got It Web AppSeptember 2025 to December 2025

  • 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

Premiere Web AppJanuary 2025 to May 2025

  • 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.

Travelling
Photography
Cafe Hopping