Ricardo Balk

Web DeveloperUser-Centered Design • Clean Code • Modern Stacks
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Photo of me taken during the Four Days Marches of 2022 in the Netherlands

About me…

I'm Ricardo - a web developer who is passionate about technology, creating beautiful user interfaces and writing clean and reusable code. I love working on challenging projects that push the boundaries of what is possible and require me to think creatively and outside the box.

I am currently working as a full stack developer with a strong focus on design and user experience. My preferred stack is a combination of Vue and Go, powerful frameworks that allows me to create fast, elegant and responsive web applications.

In my spare time, I like to give back to the community by contributing to open-source projects. I believe that open-source software is a powerful tool for driving innovation and progress, and I want to be a part of that.

When I'm not glued to my screen, I enjoy staying fit by kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and hiking. I also love to travel and explore new places, especially when they are off the beaten path.

To my blog

Laptop computer showing an example of a dashboard interface.

User-centered Approach.

Research • Analysis • Design • Build • Test • Improve

I am a firm believer in the power of user-centered design and I always strive to create a pleasant user experience. In order to achieve this, I spend a lot of time researching and understanding my users and their needs. I believe that by focusing on the user and their needs, we can create products that are both functional and visually appealing, that will ultimately lead to a better user experience.

When it comes to development, I follow the principles of Atomic Design. This methodology helps me to create consistent, modular and reusable components that can be easily assembled into larger, more complex interfaces. Additionally, I am a strong advocate of the mobile-first approach. I believe that mobile devices are now the primary way that people access the web and that a good mobile experience is the foundation of a good web experience.

Success Stories

What others say about my work

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Dirk Goossens

CEO at Sollicity

Ricardo takes pride in his profession. He knows a lot of it and has a great ambition to always learn more. He is upbeat and sociale and I very much appreciated his time with Sollicity.

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Niels de Bont

Friend and UX/UI assistant

Ricardo is a very talented developer. He is very passionate about his work and loves helping others solving their technical challenges. He has a great ability to understand complex problems and come up with innovative solutions. His attention to detail and dedication to his craft make him an exceptional developer.

Contact

Let's have a chat about your project!

This website was made with , a lot of and some by Ricardo Balk.

Source code available on GitHub.