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Endigo Design

ABOUT

I'm a senior frontend developer and design systems engineer with over 25 years of experience. I build production web platforms, design systems, and component libraries, and I care about the details that make an interface feel right to the people using it. I make time to research, tinker, and learn something new every day.

My Story

I discovered my passion for programming and design while taking classes in Visual Basic and Photoshop in high school. I'm also a lifelong fan of video games, which began when I received my first console as a kid, a classic Nintendo Entertainment System. I still remember the magic of picking up that controller and making Mario run and jump across the screen (occasionally to his untimely death). That spark set me on the path to design and development.

That passion grew into a career spanning photography, newspapers and national broadcast media, a digital agency, and a number of tech startups. Along the way I created Skeleton, a free and open-source design system and component library for React and Svelte that now sees over 300k downloads a month. I serve as its core maintainer and co-founded Skeleton Labs to support the project. It's been a privilege to work alongside some of the most talented people in the industry, building platforms for the web, video games, and open source.

These days my focus is on design systems, accessibility, and the handoff between design and development. I use LLM tools where they genuinely help, such as prototyping or importing and structuring content, but everything I ship is still reviewed, tested, and understood by a human in the loop.

My Superpower

I believe my strength lies not just in writing code or designing interfaces, but in solving real-world problems. I pride myself on my ability to listen, learn, and figure out what a project truly needs, then deliver at every step from concept to execution. Whether you're building a web application, maturing a design system, or growing a team's development process, I'd love to help move your project forward.

Personal Life

Outside of work, I love to travel, get lost in a good RPG, and debate movies with friends late into the night. I'm a self-described foodie who enjoys cooking and the occasional craft beer. I also share my home with the cutest calico cat in the world, Pumpkin, who's as rambunctious as she is spoiled.

Contact Me

I'm currently available for full-time roles. I'm currently based in North Texas and open to remote work or relocating for the right team. If you think I'd be a good fit, reach out atchris@skeleton.dev.