https://renimaksew.com/Recent content on renimaK seWHugoen-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://renimaksew.com/projects/cryptodb/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://renimaksew.com/projects/cryptodb/Since the introduction of AI, I have been actively fighting against using it for any development projects. My main reason, as anyone in the tech field would know, first iterations are never really in a great spot, they are just “cool” for that brief moment, while the team figures out what needs to come next, with customer feedback and A-B testing. So I held off. With the occasional test, just to see how the LLM’s were coming along.https://renimaksew.com/journal/neovim/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://renimaksew.com/journal/neovim/In this post, I’ll go over how I set up Neovim to suit my workflow. It’s a very straightforward setup meant to get you up and running with minimal configuration. I use Ghostty as my terminal, but pick whatever works best for you. Prerequisites Debian is my Linux distro of choice—mainly for its stability and lack of surprises. It just works. These are essential (and may already be installed depending on your system):https://renimaksew.com/posts/edc/Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://renimaksew.com/posts/edc/These are my preferences, not my personal recommendations, and may not benefit everyone as they do me. I do not make money off product links. Hat Wallet Pocket Knife Watch Phone E-Reader MP3 Player Power Pen & Notepad - This page will update as replace or upgrade any edc items. Hat The hat is a staple of who I am, and I feel naked without it. I typically wear a baseball cap, or a full brim hat depending on the occasion.https://renimaksew.com/now/Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://renimaksew.com/now/This is my now page - Here’s what I’m up to: Data recovery for a client A major overhaul of this site Developed and launched a Crypto site using CoinGeko’s API. Working out more Side projects: Game Development Project (no spoilers) CLI projects Home network setup/adjusting 🖕 cloud services Drawing more assets for the game Figma Prototyping MIA: June 12 - 24https://renimaksew.com/projects/ago/Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://renimaksew.com/projects/ago/Nathan reached out, asking if I could create a site for a new album that would be releasing in October. He gave me a few examples, and asked if I could also include their entire discography—having album’s link to their bandcamp page. This was a fairly straightforward request, and I was happy to help him and the band out. I used Figma for quickly putting together a prototype to present, next.https://renimaksew.com/projects/tlc/Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://renimaksew.com/projects/tlc/My brother in-law was in need of business cards and a website for a business he was getting off the ground during his spare-time away form the 9-5. This is where my skills shine. Taking an idea and turning it into a digital interaction available on mobile and web. He needed a site that showcased the service he would be providing, and a way for his future and existing clients to easily contact him.https://renimaksew.com/posts/books/Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://renimaksew.com/posts/books/Always read what sparks your interests and what you like. If you consider any of these titles, I encourage you to buy locally. Cover/Link Author Genre Pages Chuck Palahniuk Fiction 224 Dale Carnegie Nonfiction 288 Marcus Aurelius Nonfiction 288 Matthew B. Crawford Nonfiction 241 Yvon Chouinard Nonfiction 272 Simon Sinek Nonfiction 256 Donald A. Norman Nonfiction 257 Matt Haig Fiction 288 Oscar Wilde Fiction 253 Simon Sinek Nonfiction 350 Andy Weir Fiction 476 Rick Rubin Nonfiction 406 M.https://renimaksew.com/travel/spain/Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://renimaksew.com/travel/spain/Portugal Pictureshttps://renimaksew.com/travel/portugal/Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://renimaksew.com/travel/portugal/Spain Pictureshttps://renimaksew.com/projects/sjk/Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://renimaksew.com/projects/sjk/My wife was in need of a way to showcase her work, while also providing a way for her customers and following to purchase her ceramics online. She also needed a way to keep track of inventory, and was already using square for markets and in-person sales, so instead of recreating the wheel, we utilized squares api. The site can be found here Aside from keeping her site up and running, I also take care of any designs she needs.https://renimaksew.com/case-studies/hs/Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://renimaksew.com/case-studies/hs/NOTE: Due to the clearance level, I am unable to disclose specifics of the project(s) I worked on. Thank you for understanding. Role UX Design Consultant Responsibilities Design intuitive and engaging experiences for projects that span multiple departments and agencies. Collaborate closely with stakeholders and developers to design rapid prototypes within Figma and to make sure developers understood the criteria before handing off. Conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure design functionality and usability was met.https://renimaksew.com/travel/uk/Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://renimaksew.com/travel/uk/https://renimaksew.com/case-studies/ha/Sat, 30 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://renimaksew.com/case-studies/ha/Role UI Designer Responsibilities Analyzed user metrics provided by a previous UX designer to inform the redesign of the “Why Consign” page. Created a new, more intuitive design using Figma, focusing on improving the user journey and interface. Collaborated with internal development teams across the company to identify areas where design could improve product efficiency and user experience. Held regular meetings with UX designers and development teams to ensure alignment and gather feedback on design concepts.https://renimaksew.com/case-studies/dev-portal/Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://renimaksew.com/case-studies/dev-portal/Role Front-end Developer Responsibilities Maintained the existing codebase and implemented new features for the portal. Redesigned and developed the site’s navigation to improve user experience and accessibility. Built a custom feedback widget that collected valuable user metrics, aiding the team in making data-driven updates to the site. Collaborated with cross-functional teams and engaged in agile development processes to meet project goals. Tools Design: Figma Development: Angular Challenges Strict Deadlines: The team faced tight timelines, making it challenging to deliver high-quality updates while balancing speed and precision.https://renimaksew.com/posts/audio/Sun, 10 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://renimaksew.com/posts/audio/Sound and Audio are vital for my hobbies. I collect vinyl, and also enjoy listening to music on the go. Headphones IEM Stereo Speakers - This page will update as replace or upgrade any audio equipment. Headphones These were my first expensive headphones—expensive to me, anyway. I got them as a gift to myself after starting my first corporate job. I ended up having to get them serviced shortly after due to a faulty wire, but ever since they have worked great.https://renimaksew.com/case-studies/adk/Sun, 30 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000https://renimaksew.com/case-studies/adk/Role UX/UI Designer Front-end Developer Responsibilities Conducted user research with internal developers to understand their needs and challenges. Designed the user interface for the internal site, focusing on usability and ease of access to reusable Angular components. Developed the front end of the site using Angular, ensuring that it integrated seamlessly with existing development workflows. Held regular meetings with developers to gather feedback and iterate on the design and functionality of the site.https://renimaksew.com/case-studies/barclays/Thu, 01 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://renimaksew.com/case-studies/barclays/Role User Interface (UI) Designer iOS Developer Responsibilities Assisted in the development and implementation of new features for iPhone and iPad applications. App Link Designed and developed prototypes for mortgages and calculation tools, focusing on the iPad version of the app. Collaborated with designers and other developers to ensure a seamless integration of the new features into the existing application(s). Conducted user testing and gathered feedback to iterate on the prototypes and refine the final product.https://renimaksew.com/posts/places/Sun, 05 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000https://renimaksew.com/posts/places/I update this page as I find noteworthy spots. Place Type City Country Comment Master BBQ Food Truck Asheville USA Great Filipino BBQ out of a truck Hutchins BBQ Restaurant Mckinney USA The best Texas BBQ I’ve ever had A Boneca Restaurant Carvoeiro Portugal Fresh food and good vibes on the coast Quinta dos Santos Restaurant/Vineyard Sesmarias Portugal Awesome food, with chill vibes overlooking a vineyard The Chapel of Bones Chapel Évora Portugal Religious or not, you gotta see this Cathedral of Évora Cathedral Évora Portugal Go to the top, and get the best views Botin Restaurant Madrid Spain I mean, it’s the oldest restaurant in the world The Scran & Scallie Gastropub Edinburgh Scotland Welcoming little place, with great food Edinburgh Larder Restaurant Edinburgh Scotland Taste what this country has to offer The Onich Hotel Hotel Onich Scotland If you need a place to stay while in the Highlands, this is it Ben Nevis Hike Ben Nevis Scotland Just do yourself a favor, and go hike here Bakery on the Water Bakery Burton on the water England ‘The Venice of The Cotswolds’https://renimaksew.com/posts/stack/Sat, 21 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000https://renimaksew.com/posts/stack/OS Internet VPN Firewall Browsing Extensions Git Domains Design Development Communication Linux Programs OS Primarily Linux (Debian), or sometimes a Mac—depending on the job. Internet VPN I use a VPN for most of what I do online. Partly to limit data collection, partly for peace of mind. I change locations depending on the work I’m doing. It’s good practice to vary this based on your task. If you’re doing anything illegal, a VPN is not a guarantee of anonymity.https://renimaksew.com/about/Sun, 15 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000https://renimaksew.com/about/👋 Hi, I’m Wes With over a decade of experience, my work spans user experience/user interface design, wire-framing, rapid prototyping and front-end development, always focused on creating intuitive, user-friendly products that balance functionality and aesthetics. Throughout my career I have worn many hats, and I’m able to work between both design and development efficiently. Companies I have contributed to: Barclays (ui design, iOS development), 2015 - 2016 Solera Holdings (ui disign, iOS development), 2016 - 2017 Fannie Mae (ui design, front-end development), 2017 - 2021 Heritage Auctions (ui design), 2021 Hunter Strategy (ux consultant), 2022 - 2024 Case Studies can be found here.https://renimaksew.com/contact/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://renimaksew.com/contact/Email - I stay pretty busy, but will do my best to respond to thoughtful emails. Github - Where my projects live.