Jeremy Wong | Freelance Web Developer for Small Businesses, Local Organizations, & Non-profits

Portfolio

Westbury Community Garden – Website Redesign🔗

Westbury Community Garden - Home | Desktop Before

Home Page - Desktop Before

Westbury Community Garden - Home | Desktop After

Home Page - Desktop After

Project Goal / Challenge

The Westbury Community Garden’s website was outdated and difficult to navigate, making it challenging for community members to find information on events, volunteer opportunities, and resources. The goal was to modernize the site to improve usability, visual consistency, and engagement for both members and the broader Houston community.

My Role & Process

Conducted a heuristic review of the existing site to identify usability pain points.
Iteratively designed UI components emphasizing clarity, accessibility, and thematic consistency.
Integrated interactive elements and responsive design to ensure usability across devices.
Applied user feedback from community members to refine design and content layout.

Design Decisions / Solutions

Navigation: Simplified menus and grouped related content to reduce cognitive load, priortizing critical information on home page.
Visual Consistency: Harmonized typography, color scheme, and imagery to reinforce the garden’s branding.
Accessibility: Ensured high contrast, descriptive alt text, and device-responsive design to maximize reach.

Impact / Results

Over 70 community members now have easy access to event schedules, resources, and volunteering opportunities.
Increased public engagement through a more intuitive and inviting interface.
Community feedback highlighted the site’s clarity, friendliness, and modern look, making it a stronger tool for outreach and education.

Donate - Mobile Before

Donate - Mobile After

Join - Mobile Before

Join - Mobile After

Hideaway Tea Co. – Website🔗

Project Goal / Challenge

Create a clean, calming online presence for a sustainable loose-leaf tea business. The challenge was to communicate the brand’s values—natural sourcing, education, and mindful living—while offering a smooth, accessible e-commerce experience.

My Role & Process

Acted as sole designer and developer.
Conducted informal competitor research and mapped user journeys and target demographics to understand customer behavior.
Iteratively sketched wireframes and prototypes, gathered stakeholder feedback, and adjusted layout and flow accordingly.

Design Decisions / Solutions

Simplified navigation, organized content into clear sections, and applied thematic visuals with a calming color palette.
Focused on accessibility with readable fonts, clear CTAs, and mobile-friendly layout.
Integrated straightforward e-commerce functionality to reduce purchase friction.

Impact / Results

Enhanced brand storytelling and visual consistency, making it easier for customers to find information and purchase products.
Created a website that reflects the brand’s ethos of sustainability and mindful living while maintaining functional, intuitive design.

The Future of Music – Website🔗

Project Goal / Challenge

Build a simple, welcoming, and accessible website for a growing community music school that highlights programs, encourages sign-ups, and promotes music education for all ages.

My Role & Process

Acted as sole designer and developer for the website.
Mapped user flows to ensure families and students could easily find program information and contact details.
Created wireframes and prototypes, incorporated feedback from school staff, and iterated on design for clarity and accessibility.

Design Decisions / Solutions

Structured content clearly for programs, instructors, and enrollment to reduce cognitive load for users.
Applied branding colors and typography to create a friendly and inclusive feel.
Optimized the site for mobile and desktop, ensuring usability across devices.

Impact / Results

Improved accessibility and navigation, helping families quickly find relevant information.
Boosted engagement and facilitated enrollment, supporting the school’s mission to expand local music education.
Created a cohesive, professional, and inviting digital presence that reflects the school’s community-focused ethos.

ByJeremy.dev – Portfolio🔗

Project Goal / Challenge

Develop a minimalist portfolio and landing page that clearly communicates my services and personal values as an independent web developer. The challenge was to balance simplicity, clarity, and professionalism while reflecting a personal brand.

My Role & Process

Designed and developed the entire site as sole contributor.
Outlined user flows to highlight services, past projects, and personal approach.
Iterated on layout and copy to maximize clarity, approachability, and user engagement.

Design Decisions / Solutions

Implemented a minimalist aesthetic to reduce cognitive load and emphasize key content.
Organized projects into clear, visually distinct sections with descriptive case studies.
Ensured mobile-first responsiveness and accessibility, optimizing experience across devices.
Applied server-side rendering to implement metadata and boost discoverability.

Impact / Results

Created a professional, approachable portfolio that clearly communicates skills and values.
Serves as a central point of contact for potential clients and collaborators.
Demonstrates ability to deliver thoughtful, user-centered web solutions from concept to deployment.