UX Engineer, Designer, and Photographer

Filling in the gaps between code, design, and photography with over a decade of digital experience.

Visual storytelling is thoughtfully combined with UX design and front-end engineering to create cohesive digital experiences. Every bespoke website is crafted for clarity, performance, and intuitive user interaction.

thefactsyourfuture.org

The Facts. Your Future.

Multifaceted initiative led by Florida’s First Lady Casey DeSantis to heighten youth understanding of the dangerous and life-altering effects of substance use.

Taproot Agency — 2025

thefactsyourfuture.org
Engineering
wanm.org

WANM 90.5

WANM-FM 90.5 is a non-commercial radio station licensed to the Florida A&M University Board of Trustees.

FAMU SJGC — 2025

wanm.org
DesignEngineering
advancecardiohealth.org

Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health

Prioritizing patients, advancing innovation.

Taproot Agency — 2024

advancecardiohealth.org
Engineering
athero.org

International Atherosclerosis Society

Driving the translation of today’s science into tomorrow’s clinical practice.

Taproot Agency — 2024

athero.org
Engineering
journeymagonline.com

Journey Magazine

Student-produced FAMU publication spotlighting emerging voices in media and visual storytelling.

FAMU SJGC — 2025

journeymagonline.com
EngineeringDesign
gradsareback.com

Grads are Back

A three-day seminar featuring workshops and networking opportunities for alumni and students during FAMU Homecoming.

FAMU SJGC — 2025

gradsareback.com
DesignEngineering
isavefl.wpenginepowered.com/find-naloxone

I Save Florida

Search locations that distribute free naloxone to individuals at risk of experiencing or witnessing an opioid overdose.

Taproot Agency — 2024

isavefl.wpenginepowered.com/find-naloxone
EngineeringUX Design
theleoncountycharmettes.org

The Leon County Charmettes, Incorporated

A 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that supports education and the eradication of cancer.

2025

theleoncountycharmettes.org
UI DesignEngineering
famusjgc.com

FAMU SJGC News

Latest News and updates associated with FAMU SJGC

FAMU SJGC — 2024

famusjgc.com
DesignEngineering
tlh.villagesquare.us

Village Square

Civic platform that bridges divides through inclusive dialogue and community events.

Taproot Agency — 2024

tlh.villagesquare.us
Engineering
retailat300.com

300 North Michigan

Offers nearly 25,000 sf of bi-level premium retail/restaurant space at North Michigan Ave and East Wacker Place.

2021

retailat300.com
Engineering
livelytech.com

Lively Tech

Public technical training school for both adult and high school students.

223 Agency — 2018

livelytech.com
Engineering

Experience

Taproot Agency

Taproot Agency

User Experience Engineer

2022 - Present

Build and design digital products like websites and apps while using Wordpress and other modern frameworks.

Stylized orange and black rattlesnake head with exposed white fangs on a vibrant green background.

FAMU School of Journalism & Graphic Communication

Webmaster/Photographer

2017 - Present

Responsible for layout and developing of various university websites and applications. Included but not limited to maintenance and updating of existing websites. Create graphics for web and marketing materials. Also work with management to understand specific brand usage principles of the school.

An orange star logo formed by several irregular geometric shapes on a white background.

Homes.com

Web Designer/Developer

2013 - 2016

Designed and developed various websites for real estate agents and brokers across the world. Duties included, but were not limited to, mocking up websites and social media products, trouble shooting code, developing template systems, branding, researching and implementing modern techniques in design and development.

Blue bold letters forming the acronym 'TSC' on a white background.

Tallahassee State College

Multimedia Tutor

2009 - 2013

Worked as a lab assistant teaching and assisting students in all areas of design and web development. Also assisted in various school enhancement projects to boost school attendance within the program.

Blue abstract logo with two stylized M-shaped waves inside a circle.

MACORK SOLUTIONS

Designer/ Web Developer

2011 - 2014

Developed print designs and websites for well established businesses and clients and performed studio, portrait, event and video photography.

Skills

  • UX Engineering
  • UX Design
  • UI Design
  • Product Design
  • Wordpress Custom Theming
  • API Integration
  • Photography

Languages & Frameworks

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • SCSS
  • SASS
  • LESS
  • PostCSS
  • Bootstrap
  • TailwindCSS
  • JavaScript
  • jQuery
  • JSON
  • RESTful API
  • PHP
  • GULP
  • Next JS

Technology

  • Figma
  • Sketch
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Git/Continuous Integration
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Strapi CMS
  • WordPress
  • Squarespace

Education

Florida State University

Florida State University

BA in Studio Art, Graphic Design

2016

Justyn Thomas

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