Austin Hagel

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Austin Hagel

Austin Hagel

Curating code like a fine art.

I'm a developer and designer who believes that software should feel effortless. I take deep dives into complex systems while maintaining a surface-level simplicity that delights users.

The Story


I strip away the non-essential to focus on what truly matters: impact, clarity, and emotion.

Whether it's a sleek dashboard or an immersive interactive experience, I bring a touch of alchemy to everything I build. My work lives at the intersection of engineering precision and creative expression — where code becomes craft.

I'm drawn to projects that demand both technical depth and aesthetic sensibility. The best interfaces don't just work — they feel intentional, considered, inevitable.

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Expertise


Frontend Development

Building interfaces that feel alive with modern frameworks, reactive patterns, and meticulous attention to detail.

  • TypeScript
  • Svelte
  • Astro
  • React

Design Systems

Creating cohesive visual languages that scale — from color theory and typography to component architecture.

  • SCSS
  • Custom Properties
  • OKLCH
  • Figma

Creative Development

Pushing boundaries with animation, canvas rendering, and interactive experiences that surprise and delight.

  • Canvas API
  • View Transitions
  • CSS Animations
  • WebGL

Quality & Craft

Ensuring every experience is fast, accessible, and built to last with semantic markup and performance-first thinking.

  • Accessibility
  • Performance
  • Semantic HTML
  • SEO

Philosophy


01

Simplicity is sophistication

The best solutions feel obvious in hindsight. I remove everything that doesn't serve the user until only what matters remains.

02

Every pixel has purpose

Nothing is accidental. From spacing to color, every decision is intentional and every detail earns its place.

03

Code is craft

Clean code isn't just functional — it's expressive. I write code that communicates intent and invites collaboration.

Connect


Interested in working together or just want to say hello?