Web Developer & Designer

Hi, I'm Robin
te Hofstee

A web developer and designer with a deep passion for crafting digital experiences that are both beautiful and meaningful. Based in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ, originally from the Netherlands πŸ‡³πŸ‡±.

30+
Years Coding
8+
Projects Shipped
2
Countries Lived
∞
Cups of Coffee
What I Do

Services

End-to-end web development tailored to your needs

Custom Web Applications

Tailor-made web apps built from the ground up using modern frontend and backend technologies to solve your unique challenges.

Frontend Development

Beautiful, performant user interfaces built with React, Next.js, and modern CSS. Responsive designs that work flawlessly across every device.

Backend & API Development

Scalable APIs and robust server-side logic using Node.js, Python, and cloud-native services. Secure, fast, and designed to grow with your business.

UI / UX Design & Consulting

Need a fresh set of eyes on your product? I offer design reviews, UX audits, and hands-on consulting to help you ship better experiences.

About Me

Who I Am

Developer, designer, and lifelong learner

I'm Robin β€” a web developer and designer with a deep passion for crafting digital experiences that are both beautiful and meaningful. My love for coding began early, starting with simple HTML pages that sparked a lifelong fascination with the web.

Today, I help people and businesses bring their ideas to life online, shaping interfaces and experiences that leave a lasting impression. When I'm not immersed in design systems or writing code, you'll likely find me exploring the world with my wife.

30+ years of coding experience starting with HTML
Passionate about beautiful, meaningful digital experiences
Born in the Netherlands πŸ‡³πŸ‡±, living in the US πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ since 2005
Adventurer β€” explores the world with my wife
Education
MEAO
Upper secondary vocational education
1990 – 1994
MAVO
Lower general secondary education
1990 – 1994
Find Me Online
My Work

Featured Projects

A selection of apps, tools, and sites I have built and shipped

Carreen Radio

Next.jsReactAudio

A live online radio station with a clean, responsive player interface built for uninterrupted listening.

The Unpacking It Podcast

Next.jsReact

A podcast website with episode listings, player, and show notes. Clean and listener-focused design.

Personal Blog

Next.jsMDXTypeScript

A developer blog built with MDX, featuring articles on web development, Linux, and technology.

Viewly β€” Web Analytics

Next.jsNode.jsOpen Source

Privacy-focused, self-hosted analytics. Track page views, sessions, goals, uptime, and custom events β€” no cookies, full data ownership.

Password Manager

Node.jsEncryptionOpen Source

A full-stack self-hosted password manager with AES-256-GCM encryption, two-factor authentication, and password health auditing.

PixelBox

Next.jsNode.jsOpen Source

A self-hosted Google Photos-style photo gallery. Browse, organize, and share your photos with a clean web interface.

Bing Wallpapers

Next.jsAPI

A daily Bing wallpaper viewer and downloader, served as a lightweight web app.

Terminal in Browser

JavaScriptShellOpen Source

A web-based terminal experience β€” run shell-like commands right in your browser.

Expertise

Skills & Technologies

Technologies I work with day in and day out

Frontend

React / Next.js95%
TypeScript92%
Tailwind CSS93%
HTML / CSS95%

Backend & DevOps

Node.js90%
Python80%
PostgreSQL75%
Docker / Linux85%

Tools & Practices

Git / GitHub92%
UI / UX Design85%
Performance88%
CI / CD80%
Get In Touch

Let's Work Together

Have a project in mind or just want to say hi? I'd love to hear from you.