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Art & Design of Jay-Ar Foronda

There's something special about what we do

Hey, my name is Jay-Ar.
I'm a web developer with a passion in visual design. For the past 10+ years, I’ve been a creative professional working in the web/design field. I invite you to take a look around and feel free to reach out if you like what you see. I'm a generalist by nature, but what's been consistent throughout my life is design. It's efficiency, it's imagery, it's composition. Great design evokes emotion. With my personal work, I create the art that I want to see out in the world, and in return I hope people have a similar aesthetic sense and understanding as I do. If you like what you see or have any questions at all, get in touch.

Inclusive Designer Journey

As I grow as a designer and creative person, I’ve noticed that my values have also transformed. I’m really diving into the idea of inclusivity, focusing on empathy, understanding, and a dedication to making a positive impact for everyone.

Subjects of Interests

  1. A11Y (accessibility) and inclusive design
  2. CSS architecture and design systems
  3. Web performance optimization
  4. User-centered design principles
  5. Privacy and digital rights
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Latest Works

About Me

Persevere

All I want to be
is someone that makes new things
and thinks about them."
—John Maeda
People don’t know what they want until you show it to them."
—Steve Jobs
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth."
—Muhammad Ali

Selected Projects & Works

It's what gets you up in the morning.

My name is Jay-Ar.

Visual designer focused on UX & Web

Hello, I am Jay-Ar Foronda and welcome to my portfolio site. I was born in Baguio City, Philippines, currently reside in Durham, North Carolina. I discovered that visual art is my passion in life at a very early age. Now, as a creative professional, it's a passion to solve problems and the efficiency of the message you want to display. I love the process — from jotting down initial ideas on a sketchbook to the final product, and every step in between.

When I'm not plugged into a computer, I'm listening to music, breaking a sweat through exercise, or recharging my creative batteries. Thanks for dropping by. Reach out if you'd like to chat.

Jay-Ar Foronda, a young Filipino American man with short black hair, leaning against a wooden wall by the oceanside watching a beautiful sunset on a shore of the beach.
  • Full Name: Jay-Ar Millo Foronda
  • Aliases: None
  • Pronouns: He/Him/His
  • Occupation: Designer/Developer, Accessibility Designer
  • Place of Birth: Baguio City, Philippines
  • Location: Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A.
  • Citizenship: U.S.A.

Skill Set

  • Art Direction
  • HTML, CSS & JS
  • UX / Wireframming
  • UX / Prototyping
  • Visual Design
  • Interactive Design
  • Illustration

knowledge

  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • XD
  • Sketch
  • Figma
  • Bootstrap
  • WordPress
  • DevTools
  • VS Code

Interests

  • Learning: Vue.js projects, UX Designer Learning Path
  • Reading: Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World, How Inclusion Shapes Design, Marvel Unlimited
  • Listening: Hidden Brain, ReThinking, No Dunks, Pure Focus - Apple Music Electronic
  • Movies: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Spider-Man: No Way Home
  • TV: MLB.TV, ESPN+, Bob's Burgers, Invincible
  • Apps: Fitness+, Headspace, Nike Run Club

Let's get this work.

Let's create some good stuff together

Electronic mail
Write to me , or connect via LinkedIn