Maxwell Young

React Native frontend for a blogging platform that rejects engagement metrics.

• Built interfaces for blogs, archives, and moodboards—no algorithmic feed, no engagement optimization.
• Shipped multimedia upload and private archive features across iOS/Android/web.

Prototyped mobile UI for AI-driven sleep research. Problem: ML outputs uncertainty that scares users.

• Designed visualizations that communicate prediction confidence without triggering health anxiety.
• Contributed to explainable AI research—how to show 'the model isn't sure' without eroding trust.

Solo design + dev for clients in fashion, food, and tech. 7+ sites shipped.

• Vape Quit Coach (iOS): solo-built, 4.8★. Refused guilt mechanics—used behavioral architecture instead.
• Goodness Gracious (Shopify): 40% faster load time via image optimization and CLS fixes.
• Ch'lita (Next.js/Sanity): zero-layout-shift portfolio for a stylist with major-label clients.
• Dayle (Next.js/Sanity): artist portfolio with CMS-driven works and writing sections.

Internal analytics dashboard for 50+ data analysts. Consolidated 4 tools → 1.

• Replaced Power BI workflows with React/Next.js app—faster iteration, better UX.
• Built Figma design system that cut design-to-dev handoff time.