Hi, I'm Raheem
I'm a frontend engineer who designs and builds interfaces that are simple, purposeful, and a joy to use. I care deeply about the small details, those subtle interactions that make an experience feel intuitive and thoughtfully crafted.
I've worked on a range of freelance and personal projects, all built from the ground up in code. My goal is always the same: create digital experiences that not only work beautifully but feel good to use.
Projects
See AllThis is a prototype website for Shevon Salmon, a tech and lifestyle content creator.
An interactive real-time chat application built with Next.js 14 and Pusher, designed for seamless, live conversations
Haven allows users to explore properties for sale or rent with advanced filters, image galleries, and user authentication. Built with scalability, performance, and user experience in mind.
Articles
See AllI just opened an old side project and let me tell you… it was ugly.
I just opened an old side project and let me tell you… it was ugly. But I wasn’t mad. I wasn’t even embarrassed. I was proud. Because that disaster? That chaos? That’s what growth looks like.
June 13, 2025.2 min read
URL Might Be the Best Place to Store State in React — and That’s Not a Joke
When you hear “state management in React,” you probably think of useState, useReducer, Redux, Zustand, or that one state lib your co-worker swore was "the future." But let me hit you with a curveball:
June 12, 2025.2 min read
🛠️ My Development Workflow — Tools I Use & Why
I’ve refined my workflow over time to balance speed and maintainability. Here’s how I approach projects today.
May 9, 2025.4 min read