Hello!I’m Nate.
I make things on the web.
I'm passionate about using programming and design to make it easier for people to understand and navigate the world around them.
Originally from New Zealand, I'm currently based in Melbourne, Australia, working as a frontend developer at HotDoc.
In my spare time I can usually be found whipping up tasty food, making ceramics, nurturing my plants or attempting to pick up new hobbies.
Here are some things I’ve worked on
- Party-ifyEmoji generator website • React, canvas • 2020
- Web development at AlpheroSoftware developer • Ember, React • 2016–2020
- STV Guide and visualisationsElection data processing and visualisation • d3.js • 2019
- New Zealand Flag GraphInteractive data visualisation • d3.js • 2016
- Govhack 2016 - LocatioEnhancing property listings with open data • 2016
- User interface prototyping within PVSio-WebFormal verification meets interactive UI prototyping • 2016
and some things I've written
- CSS tweaks for more accessible text
Common CSS mistakes that impact the accessibility of text, and how to easily address them.
May 8, 2021 - Adding dark mode to your React app with hooks, media queries and CSS variables
Step-by-step guide for building a simple dark mode toggle that uses modern CSS and responds to system-level settings.
May 28, 2020
Want to get in touch?
If you have any questions, are interested in working together or just want to say hi, feel free to drop me an email at nate@nw.nz.