Explit | Expense sharing app
Explit is a web application for managing and tracking shared payments. It was designed and developed with Angular and Node.js for Full Stack integration.
- Angular
- Bootstrap
- Node.js
- MySQL
My name is Lorena – My coding adventure goes way back to the 2010s, where
I first dipped my toes into the world of HTML and CSS by tweaking Myspace
and Tumblr themes.
Back then, it was all about adding that perfect touch
of aesthetic flair.
As I transitioned into adulthood, I carved out a career in media and design.
It was a university project that brought me back to coding, reigniting a passion
for web design and development.
I have over 7 years of digital agency experience where I built a career in the media industry, focusing in video editing and motion graphic design. During this time, I led projects that deepened my understanding of how design and technology intersect.
Transitioning into UX/UI design, I spent over a year in a software development team, where I centered my approach on creating intuitive and accessible interfaces. Recently, I contributed to the development of an expense-sharing app at Explit, combining my design expertise with full-stack development to deliver a robust and user-friendly functional solution.
Contributing to the design and development of Explit, a expense sharing web application. Crafting a cohesive visual identity and ensuring a user-friendly interface. Developing responsive front-end components using CSS and Bootstrap, while implementing dynamic functionality with Angular. Managing API integrations on the back end, and optimising database interactions. Collaborating with my team, I actively participated in code reviews and pair programming sessions, consistently refining the app's design and functionality.
I center my approach on the user to create effective and accessible interfaces for the best experience. I am proficient in wireframing and prototyping design solutions utilizing Adobe XD and Figma. My skills extend to WordPress development and website maintenance, as well as pair programming with my team in front-end development sessions, using Material UI on React.js. Moreover, I conduct testing sessions to gather user feedback for continuous design improvement.
Crafting visually engaging content by editing videos, integrating motion graphics, and ensuring a polished and professional look to meet project objectives. I am proficient in using video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro to assemble content for businesses, social media and Youtube. Skilled in creating visually appealing motion graphics, animations, and visual effects using tools like Adobe After Effects.
Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (Distance learning)
Edinburgh College (Scotland)
Glasgow Caledonian University (Scotland)
Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (Spain)
Explit is a web application for managing and tracking shared payments. It was designed and developed with Angular and Node.js for Full Stack integration.
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