About Me
![Michelle Yang](/images/about/michelle-yang-headshot.jpg)
Hello, Iโm Michelle! Iโm a front-end developer + designer from Vancouver, BC who loves creating digital experiences that spark joy in people's daily lives โจ.
My post-secondary journey began at UBC, where I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Health ๐ฅ. After graduating, I took an online UI/UX course just for fun, and quickly discovered my love for designing digital things. That's when I made the decision to shift my career path and transition towards the creative/tech industry.
To establish a solid foundation in design, I completed an Associate Certificate in Graphic Design at BCIT ๐จ. Soon after, I became curious about how I could bring my ideas to life after designing them, leading to my current passion for development!
Currently, Iโm a new grad of the New Media Design + Web Development program at BCIT ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป, determined to learn everything I can about software development.
When I'm not working on projects, you can catch me:
- exploring foods around Vancouver ๐ฅ
- fighting animals in Battle Cats ๐ฎ
- watching dog videos on TikTok ๐ถ
My Toolkit
Development
๐ธ๏ธ Languages
HTML | CSS | SASS | JavaScript | JSX | PHP
๐ธ๏ธ Frameworks & Libraries
Vue.js | React | React Native | Tailwind CSS | Naive UI
๐ธ๏ธ CMS & Database Tools
WordPress | phpMyAdmin | Azure Data Studio
๐ ๏ธ Collaboration Tools
GitHub | Slack | Trello | Notion
Design
โ๏ธ Skills
UI Design | UX Design | UX Research | Wireframing | Prototyping | User Testing | Logo & Branding
โ๏ธ UI/UX & Testing Tools
Figma | Adobe XD | Maze | Useberry
โ๏ธ Graphic Design Tools
Illustrator | Photoshop | InDesign | Acrobat | Premier Pro
My Values
Empathy ๐๏ธ
I understand the empowering value in feeling heard and understood by others. Because of this, I believe in creating thoughtful projects that are both usable and relatable.
Growth ๐ณ
Change can be scary, but it's also essential for progress. To keep up with the fast-paced tech industry, I prioritize self-reflection in order to learn and improve from experiences.
Integrity โ๏ธ
Integrity is crucial as it influences all aspects of oneโs character. I value respect, honesty, and working diligently to follow through in all my interactions and responsibilities.