Projects completed from 2003 to the present, using a variety of technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, as well as others now obsolete, like Macromedia Flash.
I currently develop both static and dynamic websites, with a preference for the WordPress and Drupal CMS platforms. I also work with e-commerce plugins such as WooCommerce, and create small animations and interactive effects using either pure JavaScript or advanced libraries like Three.js and P5.js.
A bit of history…
Over the past 20 years, the world of web design has undergone numerous — and in some cases, truly drastic — changes. One of the most significant was the phasing out of Flash, a tool once beloved by designers and developers, which fell out of favor after Apple decided not to support the technology on the iPhone.
Flash allowed for precise animation work and delivered a consistent visual experience across different devices. However, it also posed significant security risks: since it was encrypted, it wasn’t always possible to know exactly what kind of code was being executed in the browser.
With Flash disappearing and the rise of smart devices — such as phones and tablets — along with the increasing variety of screen sizes in laptops and desktop computers, it became essential to rethink the graphic design of websites to adapt to this new reality.
In this context, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and JavaScript began to take center stage. CSS, a set of rules adopted by browsers, was initially quite limited, which restricted the aesthetic possibilities of websites. However, in recent years it has evolved significantly thanks to the addition of new features and the development of libraries and frameworks that allow for truly responsive and flexible designs.
Of course, this progress comes at a cost: a certain level of visual standardization. The need for websites to be accessible, lightweight, fast, and optimized for search engines has made it more difficult to create unique, striking, and low-cost websites like those that were possible in the Flash era.
The upside is that, although some of that visual flair has been sacrificed, we’ve gained greater control over how websites look and function across devices. And thanks to tools like the WordPress block editor, users can now not only upload content, but also take part in the design of their sites — adjusting visual aspects without needing advanced technical knowledge.
Feel free to reach out to me with any questions about your web project and how to manage it. I build websites tailored to each client’s specific needs, and I can also assist with ongoing maintenance or training — so that you or your team can take over those tasks independently and reduce costs.
