About Me
UX/UI Designer & Web Developer
Hi there, I'm Daniel, a UX/UI Designer and Web Developer based in Christchurch, New Zealand. I focus on creating digital experiences that are both easy to use and visually appealing, always putting the user first and aiming for great performance.
With experience in every stage of development, I turn ideas into reality - from doing research and sketching wireframes to building responsive, ready-to-launch websites. I like blending creativity with logic, making sure every pixel serves a purpose and every interaction feels smooth.
Whether I'm working with a team or managing a project on my own, I take pride in writing clean code, developing user-friendly design systems, and delivering user experiences that truly matter.
Education
- • Diploma in Web Design & Production - Yoobee Colleges
- • Certificate in UX Design - Yoobee Colleges
- • Certificate in Web Development - Yoobee Colleges
- • Certificate in Business Studies (Information Systems) - Massey University
Experience
- • UX/UI Designer & Web Developer - Chance Voight Investment Corporation (May 2024-September 2025)
- • Freelance Web Developer - Self-employed (2022-Present)
- • Pixel Perfect Web Designs - Web Designer & Developer (2022-2024)
My Skills
UX/UI Design
Frontend Development
Backend & Data
Tools & Practices
My Process
Project Definition
Starting with a thorough understanding of your goals, audience, and requirements to establish a solid foundation.
Planning
Next, I create a clear roadmap that covers the sitemap, technical details, and content strategy.
UX/UI Design
Then, I design wireframes and high-fidelity mock-ups that focus on great user experience while staying true to your brand.
Development
I write clean, efficient code using modern tools and best practices to ensure your site runs smoothly.
Testing
Before launch, I thoroughly test across devices and browsers to make sure everything works perfectly.
Maintenance
After launch, I provide ongoing support, updates, and monitoring to keep your site secure, fast, and up to date.
Selected Projects
Splyt (Awwwards Recreation)
A creative website recreation inspired by Splyt on Awwwards. Developed with React, GSAP, and Tailwind CSS, showcasing fluid motion design and interactive storytelling.
Velvet Pour (Awwwards Recreation)
An immersive cocktail website recreation inspired by Velvet Pour on Awwwards. Built with React, GSAP, and Tailwind CSS, featuring smooth scroll animations and cinematic interactions.
Apple iPhone 15 Clone
A detailed recreation of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro website, combining GSAP animations with Three.js 3D effects for a dynamic user experience.
Star Wars Memorabilia
Built to catalogue my own 3,000-piece Star Wars collection, from vintage to modern memorabilia. Still in progress, but once complete it will let any collector customise categories, track valuations via eBay, and manage treasures with a built-in CMS. (Full access available on request.)
AI Resume Analyzer
AI-powered Resume Analyzer with React, React Router, and Puter.js! Create job listings, upload candidate resumes, and use AI to automatically evaluate and match resumes to job requirements.
INNLIST Holiday Homes
Designed in Figma and hand-coded within Rocketspark using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript to overcome platform limitations. The result is a fast, conversion-focused landing page that the client now wants to add to their main website.
Master Kerb & Concrete
A custom, conversion-focused landing page built with Framer! Designed to highlight key messaging, guide user flow, and drive actions for a custom concrete and kerb supplier.
Zentry Award Winnning Website Clone
My clone of the award-winning Zentry website, which earned Awwwards Site of the Month recognition.
Brainwave
A modern landing page featuring sleek parallax effects and a clean bento box layout designed to engage visitors visually.
Gee Wiz
Contracted by Burst Digital, I designed and built this high-converting landing page to attract pub owners and drive quiz night bookings. The design focuses on clear hierarchy, engaging copy, and conversion-driven CTAs - turning quiet midweek nights into packed tables for venues across New Zealand.
Travel Crush NZ
A travel blog built in WordPress and Elementor, featuring dynamic posts, pages, and archives designed for users to easily document and share their overseas adventures.
Burst Digital
Built Burst Digital's Webflow site from start to finish, handling research, UX/UI design, client communication, and final deployment.
Chance Voight Investment Corporation
UI/UX Designer and Web Developer for Chance Voight Investment Corporation.
Patterson Wealth Partners
A clean, professional website built to reflect Patterson Wealth Partners' long-standing expertise in financial planning, wealth & tax estate management. Soon will be launched on the live domain.
CVI Projects Limited
Built a responsive landing page for CVI Projects Limited to attract trade professionals, highlighting their role in managing major residential and commercial developments.
Get in Touch
Contact Information
If you're looking for a designer and developer who understands the entire process - from early user research and wireframes to polished, responsive builds and successful launches - I'd love to hear from you. Whether you're after a freelance designer or developer for a short project, seeking ongoing website updates, or exploring a full-time creative partnership, I'm always open to new opportunities.
Let's connect and see how I can help turn your ideas into something people will love to use.
Location
Based in Christchurch, New Zealand
Available for remote work worldwide