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Hi, my name is

Darwin Balino.

I build things for the web.

I'm an aspiring front-end developer. I've been learning to program in JavaScript for the past 4 years my during evenings and weekends. Currently, I'm focused on building fullstack web apps with React using Next.js & Node.js. I thrive on making things that feel good to use, combining technical problem-solving with a strong eye for design

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01. About Me

Hello! My name is Darwin and I enjoy creating things that live on the internet. My interest in web development started back in 2013 when I decided to try editing custom Tumblr themes — turns out hacking together a custom reblog button taught me a lot about HTML & CSS!

Since then, I've had the privilage of studying General Science at The University of British Columbia as a recipient of a Veazey Scholarship in 2014. Fast-forward to today, and I've rekindled my interest in web development & passion for technology while learning to make modern websites.

Here are a few technologies I've been working with recently:

TypeScript (ES6+)

Tailwind CSS

React

Next.js

Node.js

Github

02. Some things I've built

Featured Project

UrbanRec

A modern redesign concept of UrbanRec demonstrating modern web development practices. The site is built fully responsive, featuring smooth animations, and clean UI.

TypeScript Next.js PayloadCMS

Featured Project

HASHIRA

A redesign of a Web3 website . Art is from NFT brand AZUKI. Design optimized for mobile.

Next.js Javascript Tailwind

Featured Project

defy.blog

A curated list of blog posts from my favorite authors, a gallery of AI generated digital paintings, and also a few of my favorite quotes. Design optimized exclusively for mobile

Next.js React Tailwind

03. What's Next?

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Although I've yet to have any professional experience in the industry, I'm an eager learner, always challenging myself to take on bigger and better projects.