Valerii Navalnyi
Design Engineer
“From sketch to screen —
From concept to code!”
P.S.: open to full-time or
part-time opportunities
Simple and Clean Web Design and Development Solutions
My Expertise:gained through hands-on practice
Github Foundations Certification: Git/Github, Copilot
Scrimba: HTML&CSS course completed
UX/UI design in
Figma, Canva
About me
Although I study many branches of programming, — well, "Software Development" is my course in ATU, Sligo, however the Web Development captivates me the most because it is where creativity meets functionality and convenience. The World Wide Web became a single point of connection for people all around the world, including presenting anything, whether that's a small café, or a hobby shop, or something bigger like a big tech company — literally anything. And so, every project — be it a product landing page, portfolio site, or online store — is an opportunity to solve real problems through thoughtful design and clean code.
What drives me most is the attention to detail required to combine the right tools, technologies, and UX principles. I am passionate about creating digital solutions that truly serve people's needs while pushing the boundaries of what is possible on the Web.
The other core interest of mine is calisthenics? Just like programming, it portrays my persistence, my strive for continuous development and life-long learning, as there is always space to become better.
user experience test, and mock-ups...
But enough about me, let's see
what I am actually capable of!
What I build: my (actual) projects
Velouross: Bespoke Brand Identity Website | Figma, HTML5, Bootstrap5.3
Translated a unique brand vision into a strikingly adorable landing website for a handmade natural stone jewellery brand. Fully prototyped the visual identity in Figma before bringing the design to life with clean, production-ready code.
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Designed from scratch in Figma, executing a precise design-to-code workflow to ensure the brand's boutique aesthetic was captured pixel-perfectly. -
Leveraged the Bootstrap 5 framework to create a robust, fully responsive layout that adapts seamlessly to mobile, tablet, and desktop viewports. -
Optimised images by using ffmpeg tool to convert heavy JPG to WEBP formats, and decreasing their size for phone use (600x600 px) and desktop (1000x1000px) appropriately. -
See the live project.
I am converting Figma designs to pixel-perfect HTML/CSS/JavaScript just like below:
Automated Media File Sorter | Bash, ExifTool, Linux
Solved my own painpoint: authored a robust Bash script to automate the sorting of thousands of photos and videos into a structured YYYY/MM/DD directory format.
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Integrated external ExifTool to read and leverage file metadata, ensuring accurate chronological organization. -
Engineered the script with user prompts and error-handling to ensure safe and reliable execution in a Linux/Unix command-line environment. -
See the script execution in the video or on its Github.
Object-Oriented Fleet Management System | C#, .NET
Developed a console application in C# to model and manage a fleet of vehicles, demonstrated a strong understanding of OOP principles:
More technical features:
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Implemented class hierarchies with inheritance to represent Standard and Hybrid vehicles, each with unique attributes and methods. -
Leveraged GitHub Copilot to accelerate the debugging process and improve code quality, applying modern AI-assisted development techniques. -
See the code on Github.
...and well, Why?
Since I am pursuing a major in Software Development, I see Web Design & Development as my way of changing the world for the better. Websites are everywhere — on our home devices, at work, powering everything from online shops to healthcare systems. Even a small inconsistency in accessibility, usability, or code quality can lead to serious consequences — frustrated users, broken systems, or barriers for people who rely on them. That’s what I aim to combat: building websites that are reliable, accessible, and designed for everyone.
The Ubiquity of Web Impact
Websites are everywhere — on our home devices where families manage their daily lives, at work where teams collaborate across continents, powering everything from small local businesses to global e-commerce platforms, from telemedicine systems that save lives to educational portals that democratize learning. Every click, every form submission, every user interaction ripples through real people's lives in tangible ways.
The Hidden Cost of Poor Development
Even a small inconsistency in accessibility, usability, or code quality can lead to serious consequences that extend far beyond technical metrics. A poorly designed checkout process doesn't just lose sales — it can prevent a small business owner from feeding their family. An inaccessible government website doesn't just fail compliance standards — it denies citizens their fundamental rights. A slow-loading healthcare portal doesn't just hurt performance scores — it can delay critical medical care. These aren't hypothetical scenarios; they're daily realities affecting millions of users who depend on these systems, like I do.
My Development Philosophy
That's what I aim to combat: building websites that are reliable, accessible, and designed for everyone. I believe that inclusive design isn't just a nice-to-have feature — it's a moral imperative. When I write code, I'm not just solving technical problems; I'm building bridges that connect people to opportunities, services, and each other. Every semantic HTML element, every carefully crafted CSS rule, every accessibility consideration is a step toward a more equitable digital world.
In the end, quality Web Development creates a positive cascade: businesses grow, users feel empowered, communities become more connected, and society becomes more inclusive. This is why I approach each project — whether it's a simple landing page or a complex e-commerce platform — with the understanding that good code can genuinely improve lives, one user experience at a time.
