Hot Beans Web
Sam
“There’s something incredibly satisfying about watching a flat design come to life in the browser. That ‘click’ moment when everything feels seamless – that’s the magic.”
Background
Sam graduated with a degree in Interactive Media Design and has always had a passion for clean, intuitive user experiences. With 4 years of industry experience, he’s known for crafting pixel-perfect websites and turning static designs into smooth, interactive pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks like React.
Day In the Life
9:00 AM – Grabs a black coffee and jumps into a stand-up meeting with the team.
10:00 AM – Works on implementing new UI components for a client’s e-commerce platform.
12:30 PM – Lunch break (usually scrolling through design inspo on Dribbble).
1:30 PM – Reviews pull requests and refactors some older code for better performance.
3:00 PM – Sync with UX designers to align on layout responsiveness.
4:00 PM – Deploys updates to staging and closes the day by updating Trello tasks.
Jordan
“Good design isn’t just about how it looks – it’s about how it works. I build with the user in mind every step of the way.”
Background
Jordan blends creativity with code. With a background in graphic design and a bootcamp in front-end development, they specialize in bridging the gap between design and implementation. Jordan ensures the user journey not only looks great but feels great too.
Day In The Life
10:00 AM – Starts with a coffee and reviews user feedback from a recent launch.
10:30 AM – Tweaks wireframes and prototypes in Figma.
12:00 PM – Collaborates with Sam on responsive layout challenges.
1:00 PM – Lunch and a bit of sketching ideas for a new UI kit.
2:00 PM – Codes accessible HTML/CSS for new landing pages.
4:00 PM – Tests animations and micro-interactions across browsers.
5:30 PM – Updates the design system and reflects on what inspired them that day.
Priya
“I love solving problems end-to-end. Whether it’s debugging a tricky front-end bug or optimizing a server call, I’m all in.”
Background
Priya comes from a computer science background with a strong interest in scalable web architecture. With 6 years under her belt, she’s the team’s go-to for both front-end tweaks and back-end logic. She’s proficient in JavaScript, Node.js, and database management (MongoDB, PostgreSQL).
Day In The Life
8:30 AM – Starts early with a podcast on dev best practices while commuting.
9:00 AM – Checks server health and error logs from overnight builds.
10:00 AM – Codes an API endpoint for a new feature the design team proposed.
12:00 PM – Lunch and a chat with fellow devs about the latest tech trends.
1:00 PM – Front-end integration and testing across multiple devices.
3:00 PM – Participates in a code review and mentors junior devs.
5:00 PM – Updates documentation and deploys the day’s changes.
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