Thoughts on web development, design, and the tools I use day-to-day.
My first hardware project: building a Raspberry Pi scroll bot from scratch. Complete journey from soldering components to coding the display, including setup challenges and programming examples.
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A curated collection of my go-to sources for free illustrations. From UnDraw's customizable characters to Blush's diverse styles, discover 6 platforms that offer high-quality, license-free illustrations perfect for your next project.
Read more Stop spending hours searching for the perfect image. This comprehensive list covers 8 reliable platforms offering high-quality, license-free photos for your web projects - from Unsplash's vast collection to niche sites like Styled Stock.
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Discovering my personality strengths through the High5 test, a free alternative to Gallup's Strengths Finder. My top 5 strengths revealed and what they mean for personal development.
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My journey from 18-year-old dreams deferred to mature student acceptance. After years of believing university was impossible while juggling motherhood, work, and bills, one friend's success sparked hope - proving it's never too late to chase your dreams.
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A few days ago, while I needed a little break from my database assignment, I created this digital portrait of my daughter, Hannah. Everyone seemed to really like it, so I decided to share my knowledge and create a tutorial on how to do those cool portraits using any photograph. All you need is Adobe Illustrator and a photograph! No skills required and it’s really easy to do! Watch a video tutorial or follow my written instructions below!
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Some time ago, during one of our uni lectures, my friends and I were trying to list websites or apps,where you can master your coding skills for free or really cheap.As current lockdown force us to stay indoors (and please do! for everyone’s good ), I thought I will recreate that list and share with you all. After all, when is the better time to learn something new?
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When COVID-19 cancelled my first university talk, I decided to record it instead. As an introvert, creating my first presentation video was challenging but rewarding - sharing experiences with fellow students during uncertain times.
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Attending Work In The Web solo taught me more than just tech skills. From discovering I'm less introverted than I thought to realizing everyone deals with imposter syndrome, here are three unexpected personal lessons from stepping outside my comfort zone.
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My experience at the 3-day Work In The Web workshop in Leeds by Mixd agency. Learning about web development, design principles, and industry practices while networking with fellow students and professionals.
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A complete UX/UI redesign of Gutenberg.org featuring mobile-first wireframes, user research-driven color schemes, and comprehensive style guides. This academic project showcases the full design process from initial wireframes to final mockups.
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Another month of some great reads! Due to the Christmas break, I haven’t managed to read as much as in November, but it’s about quality not quantity, right? Ok, let’s get started!
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