Yasmin Pessoa

I'm a front end developer and graphic designer from Chicago. I design and build responsive web applications with React and Sass. I aim to create experiences that are accessible, intuitive, and spark joy through user interaction.

I'm driven by the limitless opportunities provided by the synergy between programming and design. Design has a great inherent power to influence, and I believe in using that power for good, to simplify user interaction and create a more vibrant, accessible world.

When I'm not on my computer, I like to watch the Cubs, play guitar, and study Japanese. At any given time, I'm usually drinking some kind of tea and ideally within petting distance of a cat. You can get in touch with me at ys.pessoa@gmail.com.

Technology

    code

  • Javascript
  • CSS / SCSS
  • HTML
  • GraphQL

    tools

  • React
  • Next.js
  • Gatsby
  • Git / Github
  • Contentful
  • Strapi
  • Three.js
  • Basil.js
  • p5.js

    software

  • VS Code
  • Adobe Suite
  • Figma
  • Affinity Suite
  • Blender
  • Cinema 4D
  • Unity
  • Xcode

Recognition

2021

Bachelor of Design

Graphic Design, cum laude

University of Illinois Chicago

2021

Best in Experimentation

UIC Year End Show

Design Award

2021

Best Use of Color

UIC Year End Show

Faculty Judge's Choice Award

2020

Talent Tuition Award

UIC College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts

Languages

  • Japanese

    JLPT N4
  • Spanish

    intermediate
  • French

    intermediate
  • Portuguese

    fluent
  • English

    fluent