About

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The name is a nod to the .tiff file signature. The orbit? That's how I work — creative loops, constant iteration, motion with purpose.

Who I Am

I'm Tiffany, a recent graduate and full-stack developer/designer. I graduated this spring and spent my first summer building things instead of rushing through job applications. I'm approaching the search differently — looking for teams building products that matter, not just filling open roles.

orbit.tiff started as a logo: a wordmark, a green "ready" dot, and a nebula-purple orbit looping behind it. It grew into how I approach my work — creative cycles, constant iteration, and intentional motion.

I'm a full-stack designer/developer focused on building web experiences that are intuitive, accessible, and friendly to neurodivergent minds. I love turning complex ideas into tools people actually enjoy using. I believe that thoughtful design and accessible code aren't nice-to-haves—they're foundational.

I'm based in Austin. Outside of code, you'll find me hiking, traveling, reading, and thinking about what products could make a real difference in how people work.

My Approach

Every project starts with three questions:

  • What is the cognitive cost? I measure complexity not just in lines of code, but in the mental load placed on users. Simpler is almost always better.
  • Who might be excluded? Accessibility isn't a feature—it's a foundation. I test with screen readers, keyboard navigation, and real users across the neurodivergent spectrum.
  • Can this be more structured? Patterns, consistency, and predictability reduce uncertainty. I favor design systems over ad-hoc solutions.

Core Values

  • Clarity over cleverness. Elegant solutions don't need to show off. The best interfaces feel obvious.
  • Structure reduces anxiety. Predictable navigation, generous spacing, and clear visual hierarchy create safety.
  • Motion should be intentional. Animation enhances meaning or it creates distraction. There is no in-between.
  • Neurodiversity is design expertise. My lived experience informs every interaction pattern, every spacing decision, every word I write.

Skills & Tools

Front-End

  • HTML5 & CSS3
  • JavaScript (ES6+)
  • PHP
  • Accessibility — WCAG AA/AAA
  • Responsive & Mobile-First

Design

  • Figma
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Design Tokens & Systems
  • Component Libraries
  • Logo & Brand Identity

Back-End & Data

  • Node.js / Express
  • Python / Django
  • MongoDB & MySQL
  • RESTful APIs
  • WordPress / WooCommerce
  • Shopify / ECommerce

Focus Areas

  • Cognitive Accessibility & UX
  • AI-Assisted Development
  • Educational Tools
  • Design-to-Code Handoff
  • Inclusive Interface Design

Designing for the Edges

Some of the best interface decisions I've made come from noticing friction that others walk right past — a layout that quietly overloads working memory, a contrast ratio that technically passes but still strains, an interaction that works fine until it suddenly doesn't.

Building for cognitive accessibility isn't a specialty I adopted — it's how I naturally see every problem. When you design for the edges first, the center takes care of itself.