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Hello, I’m Sean Burles, a front-end developer with a BS in Graphic Design and over 14 years of experience creating interactive websites.

About

From Art to Code

I’ve always been a creator—whether through drawing, sculpting, animation, or film. My entry into web development was a natural extension of my desire to share my art with the world. Creating and hosting my own sites to showcase different projects I was working on was just the beginning; I soon realized that the web offered endless possibilities for merging my creative worlds.

Blending Mediums

Web development became my perfect creative outlet—a space where I could mix video, animation, and design into immersive experiences. Whether coding or crafting visuals, I find joy in pushing the boundaries of what the web can do.

Influence

Growing up in Portland, Oregon, I was heavily into skateboarding, snowboarding, and biking, spending most of my energy and time outdoors on a board or bike. The innovative spirit of skate and snowboard culture was a huge influence on me. Music also played a major role in shaping my aesthetic, and these influences continue to inspire my approach to web design—bold, playful, and always evolving.

Keep Design Fun

I'm all about creating playful and curious experiences—things that make you smile and invite exploration. It’s not just about making something look good. My goal is to design products and experiences that truly matter. By focusing on real-world problems, user insights, and continuous improvement, I strive to craft solutions that leave a lasting impact.

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Skills

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CMS

WordPress Development: Custom themes, plugin development, CMS customization.

Content Management: Optimizing content workflows, improving website performance.

Statamic and Astro: Headless CMS, static site generation.

Integration: Connecting CMS with third-party tools (e.g., email platforms, e-commerce).

Multilingual Sites: Experience with Polylang and other translation tools.

HTML / CSS

Responsive Design: Creating layouts that work across all devices.

Sass/SCSS: Advanced CSS pre-processing, variables, and mixins for efficient styling.

Grid and Flexbox Layouts: Modern techniques for complex layouts.

Accessibility (a11y): Ensuring sites are usable by everyone.

CSS Animations and Transitions: Complex animations, hover effects, and loading states.

Bootstrap, Tailwind, Others

JavaScript

GSAP Animations: Creating smooth animations and scroll-triggered effects.

React, Vue.js: Basic components, state management.

Three.js: 3D animations and interactive elements.

Node.js/npm: Package management, JavaScript tooling.

API Integration: Fetching and displaying data dynamically.

AMP Google Stories: Visual story telling for the web.

Animation

Lottie Animations: Implementing animated SVGs.

GSAP Mastery: Advanced animation techniques, scroll-based effects.

Adobe After Effects: Creating custom animations and motion graphics.

Interactive Landing Pages: Animating elements on scroll, hover, and clicks.

Three.js for 3D Effects: Integrating WebGL animations.

SVG Animation: Animated illustrations, iconography, and graphical elements.

Design

Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects.

Figma and Sketch: UI/UX design, prototyping, and wireframing.

Creative Direction: Guiding projects from concept to completion.

Video Editing: Lots of experience video editing.

User-Centric Design: Focusing on usability and aesthetics.

Typography and Color Theory: Strong sense for selecting typefaces and color schemes.

Contact Thanks!

I'm always up for interesting projects, side gigs, or even just a good chat about the latest in web development or whatever else! I have a full-time job, but I’m open to taking on some extra work to keep things fresh and exciting.

If you’re curious to see more of my work, I’ve got a portfolio I’d be happy to share—just reach out and ask!

seanburles@gmail.com