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Stephen J Gaines

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Howdy! I'm Stephen. I'm a UX Web Designer. I combine UX design systems, responsive front-end development, and WordPress mastery to turn ideas into standout digital experiences.

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No Sweat, I Got This!

I build clean, responsive websites that don’t just look good — they work hard. With over a decade of UX and WordPress experience, I help businesses turn ideas into digital experiences that convert. Whether you need a custom build or a smart redesign, I focus on clarity, performance, and results.

Web Design

I design and build user-focused, responsive websites that solve problems and drive results. My work blends strategy, clean UX, and modern WordPress development to deliver lasting impact.

UX/UI

I design intuitive, user-centered interfaces that make complex ideas simple. My focus is on clear UX strategy, clean UI execution, and digital experiences that actually convert.

Web Design

Morningside Recovery
Richard Gayton Love in Country
Bootbase Homepage
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Beard Styles Gallery

UX/UI Design

Transport Dispatch
Utility Team Portal
Nextgen Design System
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Launched October 2025

Bootbase

Cowboy Boots
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FEATURED PROJECT:

Bootbase v1.0 Is Live!

A cowboy boot database. A WordPress portfolio piece. A labor of love. After months of design, development, and more than a few late nights, I’m proud to share Bootbase — a custom WordPress project built entirely from scratch to showcase both my UX/Web design skills and my passion for cowboy boots.

WordPress

Classic Theme architecture. Hand-built theme from scratch, not a page-builder or block theme.

Bootstrap 5

Uses the front-end framework Bootstrap 5 for responsive design and layout.

UI Kit

Silicon UI Kit by Createx Studio, provides polished component styling layered on top of Bootstrap.

Javascript

JS Libraries

Swiper, DataTables, Chart.js, lightGallery, Interactive sliders, filterable data tables, analytics dashboards, and galleries.

Languages

PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (vanilla). Clean and modular front-end structure.

Advanced Custom Fields

Advanced Custom Fields

It allows precise control over data relationships and display logic.

Design System

NEXTGEN

NEXTGEN Design System
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FEATURED PROJECT:

NEXTGEN Design System

I created NEXTGEN, a modular design system built with Bootstrap 4, jQuery, and custom UI components to streamline bespoke software development. My approach emphasizes consistency, accessibility, and scalability — turning design into a true product asset.

Bootstrap 4

Uses the front-end framework Bootstrap 4 for responsive design and layout.

UIkit

Silicon UI Kit by Createx Studio, provides polished component styling layered on top of Bootstrap.

Javascript

Features

Swiper, DataTables, Chart.js, lightGallery, Interactive sliders, filterable data tables, analytics dashboards, and galleries.

Languages

PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (vanilla). Clean and modular front-end structure.

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