Hello, I’m Ashley Chang

Frontend Developer & UX/UI Designer — builds seamless, minimalist digital experiences that blend technical precision with design clarity.

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🎵 What I'm Listening To

Ashley's current music rotation

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A little bit about myself

I'm Ashley Chang, a Frontend Software Engineer who builds fast, reliable, and human-centered digital experiences.

I write clean, scalable code that brings clarity and structure to everyday tools — crafting interfaces that are both elegant and performant.

My latest project, MONU, is a digital planner app now live on the App Store. I designed it in Figma, developed it with SwiftUI, and integrated AWS Amplify for cloud functionality — leading the entire process from concept to deployment. Projects like this strengthened my ability to move seamlessly between product design and engineering, turning ideas into polished, production-ready applications.

Outside of coding, I find inspiration in journaling, music, fitness, and time with my two dogs — reminders to stay curious, balanced, and creative in both life and work.

Figma
Adobe XD
Sketch
InVision
Miro
Notion
GitHub
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
React
VS Code
Figma
Adobe XD
Sketch
InVision
Miro
Notion
GitHub
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
React
VS Code

📍 Based in Houston, excited about both local and remote opportunities.

Outside of Design

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Music

I'm a passionate cellist. Playing the cello gives me a deep appreciation for creativity, rhythm, and harmony—something I try to bring into my design work as well.

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Pets

I have two dogs who have a way of keeping me lighthearted and embracing life's simplicity.

My Learning Journey

Building deep understanding through teaching and documentation

I believe the best way to prove you've truly learned something is to teach it to someone else. That's why I create comprehensive guides and resources as I master new concepts.

Learning should feel good, not stressful. When you enjoy the process, you retain more, stay motivated longer, and actually want to keep growing.

Complete Algorithm Guide

A comprehensive HTML guide covering fundamental algorithms and data structures. This resource demonstrates my systematic approach to learning complex computer science concepts by breaking them down into digestible, well-documented explanations.

Data Structures Algorithms Teaching Documentation
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My Learning Philosophy

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Study Deeply

I don't just skim the surface. I dive deep into concepts until I understand the underlying principles.

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Document Everything

Creating comprehensive guides helps me solidify my understanding and creates value for others.

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Build Projects

I apply what I learn by building real applications, turning theory into practical experience.

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Feel-Good Learning

Learning should be enjoyable, not stressful. When you enjoy the process, you retain more and stay motivated longer.

My Skills & Projects

UI & Visual Design

Passionate about creating clean, modern, and engaging interfaces. Skilled in typography, color theory, and layout design for digital products.

Web Design & Development

Experience designing and coding responsive websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Familiar with front-end frameworks like React.

Prototyping & Wireframing

Skilled in using Figma and Adobe XD to create low and high-fidelity prototypes, helping bring ideas to life before development.

Graphic Design

Proficient in using Photoshop and Illustrator to create visually appealing graphics, icons, and branding materials.

UX Research

Conducting usability testing, interviews, and competitive analysis to improve user experience and product accessibility.

Project Management

Familiar with agile methodologies and collaboration tools like Notion to efficiently manage projects and workflows.

What I'm Working On

Expanding MONU's Ecosystem

Currently developing new features for MONU including advanced analytics, team collaboration tools, and cross-platform synchronization. Building on the success of the iOS app to create a comprehensive productivity suite.

SwiftUI AWS Amplify Figma User Research

Some of My Projects

MONU Planner

Productivity planning tool

Design Process: Started with user research and competitive analysis, then created wireframes and prototypes in Figma. Iterated through multiple design versions based on usability testing.

Development: Built the iOS app with SwiftUI for native performance, integrated AWS Amplify for cloud sync, and created a responsive web version for accessibility.

Impact: Successfully launched on the App Store with positive user feedback. Currently expanding with new features based on user analytics and feedback.

Figma SwiftUI AWS Amplify User Research App Store

AI Chat Demo

Interactive AI Chat Interface

An interactive chat interface demonstrating AI integration capabilities. Features real-time messaging, responsive design, and smooth user interactions.

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript AI Integration

Ashpire Careers

Career development platform

A comprehensive career development platform designed to help professionals advance their careers. Features job search tools, career guidance, and professional development resources.

Web Development UX Design Career Tools

Project 4

Coming Soon

Stay tuned for my next exciting project!

Certifications

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services

Issued 2024

Advanced Learning Algorithms

DeepLearning.AI

Issued Sep 2025

Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification

DeepLearning.AI

Issued Sep 2025

Google UX Design Specialization

Google

Issued Mar 2025

Responsive Web Design

freeCodeCamp

Issued Feb 2024

Product Designer

Uxcel

Issued Sep 2025

UX/UI Designer

Uxcel

Issued Sep 2025

Let's Connect

Reach out for collaborations, design projects, or just to say hi!