Developer X Designer

Web Development student with a strong foundation in design and UI/UX. I build responsive, accessible websites and web apps with smooth animations, clean layouts, and real features using Astro, React, and Node.js.

About

Ripal avatar Web Developer Graphic Designer

Hey! I’m Ripal

I’m a Web Development student with 5+ years of UI/UX and graphic design experience. I build clean, responsive, accessible web experiences using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Astro, React, and Node.js.

I’m always leveling up my skills - currently diving deeper into backend development. I love turning ideas into polished interfaces with subtle motion and premium micro-interactions.

What I do

Web Developer Graphic Designer Computer Science

Projects

Smart recipe finder using ingredients you already have.

FridgeChef screenshot

FridgeChef

FridgeChef is a Node.js web application that helps users discover recipes based on ingredients they already have. It integrates external APIs to show recipe details, food images, and nearby grocery stores for missing items, all in a responsive UI.

  • Ingredient-based recipe search (Spoonacular API)
  • Detailed recipes with instructions, time, and servings
  • Food images via Pexels API integration
  • Nearby grocery stores map (Leaflet + OpenStreetMap)
  • Responsive UI with Bootstrap and custom CSS

Skills

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
React
Astro
Node.js
Express
SQL
MySQL
MongoDB
Git
Figma
laravel
php
jQuery
Jira
Trello
Photoshop
AdobeXD
TypeScript

Also experienced with Tailwind, Bootstrap, and deploying projects on Vercel.

Contact Me

Let's Work together!

Email
patelripalca@gmail.com
Location
Toronto, ON
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