Hello, I'm

Maya Chen

Creative Developer & Illustrator

I build whimsical, human-centered digital experiences where art meets code. Every pixel tells a story.

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Things I've Made

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Branding Webflow

Botanic Sanctuary

Full brand identity and website for a luxury wellness retreat in Bali. Organic, calming, deeply immersive.

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UX Design React

Waveform

Social music discovery app that connects people through shared listening sessions and curated playlists.

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Illustration Print

Folk Tales Reimagined

A series of 12 illustrated children's books reimagining global folklore with modern, inclusive characters.

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Full Stack Next.js

Tea Journal

Digital tasting journal for tea enthusiasts. Track brews, rate flavors, and discover new blends from around the world.

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Design System Figma

Primer UI

Open-source design system with 60+ accessible components. Built for small teams that move fast.

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Installation Three.js

Ocean Drift

Interactive web art installation that visualizes real-time ocean current data as generative sound and motion.

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Currently sketching in Portland, OR

Designer, coder, daydreamer

I grew up in Taipei, spent my twenties learning code in New York, and now I split my time between Portland and wherever the wifi is strong. I believe the internet deserves more color, more warmth, more heart.

My work lives at the intersection of illustration, front-end development, and brand storytelling. I've had the privilege of working with studios in Tokyo, Berlin, and Brooklyn โ€” and I've never met a serif font I didn't like.

8 Years making things
40+ Happy clients
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A playful process

01

Listen

I start with conversation. No briefs, no assumptions โ€” just curiosity about your world.

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Sketch

Pencils first, pixels second. I explore with messy drawings before touching a screen.

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Build

Clean code, thoughtful interactions. I craft every detail until it feels right.

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Evolve

Launch is just the beginning. I believe in growing products alongside their users.

Brands I've worked with

Let's make something together

I'm always open to new collaborations, commissions, or just a lovely chat over virtual tea.