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UI/UX Design
Designing interfaces around how people interact with digital products, with attention to usability, consistency and visual detail.
Building
Digital
Experiences.
Thanyani Denge
UI/UX Designer & Full-Stack Software Developer
Johannesburg, South Africa
I design and develop digital products, bringing together thoughtful interfaces and reliable functionality. My work focuses on making technology useful, intuitive and accessible.
About me
A little
about who I am.
I'm a UI/UX designer and full-stack software developer interested in the relationship between design and technology. I enjoy working through ideas, understanding what a product needs to achieve and developing solutions that are both practical and easy to use.
My perspective
Technology should solve problems and make everyday interactions better. That's what drives my work.
I approach projects from both a design and development perspective. Before thinking about how something should be built, I consider who will use it, what they need and how the experience can be made simpler.
I then bring those ideas into the development process, working across interfaces, application logic and databases. I enjoy the challenge of taking a concept from an initial idea to something functional that people can interact with.
Design thinking. Software engineering.
Education
BSc in Computing
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Computer Science and Information Systems.
2020 - 2025
Professional experience
Software Developer Intern
HIS Group IT
May 2026 - October 2026
Worked on the development of websites and web applications for external clients, contributing to both frontend and backend functionality.
Key contributions
- Developed frontend interfaces and backend functionality for client projects.
- Worked independently across different parts of the development process, from implementing user-facing features to handling server-side functionality.
- Contributed to automotive workshop management software, working on functionality designed around business operations and workflows.
- Worked with modern web development technologies to implement and improve application features.
What I work with
Areas of focus.
My work brings together three areas of software and digital product development.
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Frontend Development
Turning designs and ideas into responsive web experiences using modern frameworks and frontend technologies.
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Backend Development
Building application logic, REST APIs and database integrations that support reliable and maintainable software.
Skills & Technologies
What I bring
to the table.
My skill set combines interface design with full-stack development. From shaping user experiences to building the systems behind them, I work across different stages of the software development process.
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UI/UX Design
Designing intuitive interfaces and shaping digital experiences around the needs of users.
- Figma
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
- User-Centred Design
- Responsive Design
- UI Design
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Frontend Development
Building responsive, accessible and interactive interfaces using modern frontend technologies.
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- React
- Next.js
- Tailwind CSS
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Backend Development
Developing application logic, server-side functionality and secure API integrations.
- Node.js
- Express.js
- REST APIs
- Authentication
- Authorization
- API Development
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Databases
Structuring, managing and connecting data to support reliable application functionality.
- MySQL
- MongoDB
- Sequelize
- Database Design
- SQL
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Real-time Development
Implementing real-time communication and event-driven functionality for interactive applications.
- WebSockets
- Socket.IO
- Real-time Messaging
- Event-driven Communication
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API Documentation & Testing
Documenting, testing and validating APIs to improve consistency and application reliability.
- Swagger
- OpenAPI
- Postman
- Jest
- Supertest
- API Testing
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Tools & Workflow
Using development tools and version control to manage projects and maintain an organised workflow.
- Git
- GitHub
- GitHub Actions
- VS Code
- npm
Beyond the technologies
How I approach my work
The principles that guide how I design, develop and deliver digital solutions.
Web Development
Software Engineering
Responsive Interfaces
Version Control
Selected work / 2026
Turning ideas
into reality.
A collection of websites and digital experiences I've worked on across different industries. Each project represents a different opportunity to combine thoughtful design with practical development.
UI/UX Design
Frontend
Full-Stack
Projects & collaborations
06 Selected projects
R24.
/ 01
Live
Cleaning & Facilities
Rams24 Cleaning Services
A professional digital presence for a cleaning services business, designed to communicate its offering and make customer enquiries easier.
Technologies
- Next.js
- Tailwind CSS
- Netlify Forms
Explore my contributions
- Website design and responsive frontend development.
- Created branded logo and favicon assets.
- Implemented the contact enquiry form and WhatsApp integration.
- Developed service-focused layouts and customer enquiry sections.
RSF.
/ 02
Live
Music & Entertainment
Real Sound Farm
A website redesign bringing a music and entertainment brand together through a refined visual identity and improved browsing experience.
Technologies
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
Explore my contributions
- Website redesign and frontend development.
- Refined the visual presentation and page layouts.
- Developed a responsive contact form.
- Prepared branded email templates and supporting logo variations.
- Worked on deployment and website configuration.
DKS.
/ 03
Live
Logistics & Technology
Delivery Ka Speed
Contributed to a logistics platform through customer-facing website pages and internal recruitment and applicant-management functionality.
Technologies
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
- Node.js
- Express.js
- Swagger / OpenAPI
Explore my contributions
- Developed and improved the Careers and Collection Points pages.
- Built applicant-management interfaces for the administration area.
- Implemented applicant filtering, details and pagination workflows.
- Integrated frontend functionality with backend APIs.
- Contributed to backend functionality and API documentation.
ST.
/ 04
Security & Technology
Security Tech
A completed website project developed to establish a professional online presence for a security-focused business.
Explore my contributions
- Website design and development.
- Frontend implementation and page structure.
- Responsive presentation across screen sizes.
- Organisation of business information and service content.
Completed project
Portfolio work
SP.
/ 05
Agriculture & Poultry
Spartan Poultry
A website project for a poultry business, focused on creating a structured digital presence for its brand and business offering.
Explore my contributions
- Website design and development.
- Frontend implementation and content presentation.
- Responsive page layouts.
- Consistent visual presentation across the website.
Completed project
Portfolio work
DC.
/ 06
Business Consulting
Diatho Consulting
A business website project designed to give a consulting brand a professional digital presence and a clear way to communicate its offering.
Explore my contributions
- Website design and development.
- Frontend implementation and page layouts.
- Responsive user interface development.
- Structured presentation of business information.
Completed project
Portfolio work
Have something in mind?
Let's build something meaningful.
Whether it's a new website, a redesign or a web application, I'm open to discussing your next project.
What I offer
How I can help
your business.
Design. Develop. Deliver.
I bring design and development together to create digital products that look good, work well and solve real problems.
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UI/UX Design
Creating clear, engaging digital experiences through thoughtful layouts, intuitive navigation and interfaces built around the needs of the people using them.
- Visual Design
- User Research
- Wireframes
- Interactive Prototypes
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Website Development
Creating professional websites that introduce your business, showcase your services and give potential customers a clear way to connect with you.
- Business Websites
- Portfolio Websites
- Landing Pages
- Website Redesigns
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Custom Software Development
Developing tailored digital systems that help businesses manage their operations, organise information and handle everyday tasks more efficiently.
- Management Systems
- Booking Platforms
- Customer Portals
- Admin Dashboards
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Backend & API Development
Building the technology behind digital products, including data management, application logic and connections that allow different systems to work together.
- API Development
- Database Design
- System Integration
- Server-side Logic
Have a project in mind?
Let's discuss how I can help bring it to life.
Get in touch
Let's work together.
Have a project in mind or just want to connect? I'd be happy to hear from you.