Oliver Bennett
Bristol, United Kingdom

Independent web developer

Good design should feel effortless.

I enjoy making websites that are thoughtful, straightforward, and a pleasure to use. Particularly interested in the intersection of design, digital experiences, and hospitality.

AI-generated portrait used to illustrate the Oliver Bennett portfolio concept
AI-generated illustrative portrait
About

A little about how I see the web.

I'm drawn to the details that make a digital experience feel considered.

The layout, the typography, the way information flows, and the little interactions that make everything come together.

I particularly enjoy exploring hospitality websites and how good design can help a place communicate its own character.

Skills & tech stack

Things I work with.

Tech stack

  • HTML/
  • CSS/
  • JavaScript

Design & tooling

  • UI design/
  • Figma

Skills

  • Responsive web design/
  • Frontend development/
  • Website optimisation
Credentials

Credentials.

My academic background and professional learning, set out plainly. The full CV is available on request.

Education

University of Bristol

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

BSc Computer Science

Academic focus

  • Software Engineering/
  • Algorithms and Programming/
  • Object-Oriented Programming/
  • Computer Systems/
  • Human-Computer Interaction/
  • Database and Data-Driven Computing

Technical certifications & learning

  • freeCodeCampResponsive Web Design
  • freeCodeCampJavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures
  • MetaFront-End Developer Professional Certificate
  • MicrosoftAzure Fundamentals (AZ-900) learning pathway

Technical specialization

Frontend Development

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • React
  • Responsive Web Design

Software Engineering

  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • API Integration
  • Software Development Principles

Interface Development

  • Component-Based Architecture
  • UI Implementation
  • Accessibility
  • Design Systems

Development Tools

  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Figma

Approach

Thoughtful from the outset.

Four stages, roughly in order. Sometimes they loop back, which is usually a good sign.

  1. Listen

    Understand the business and its audience.

  2. Organise

    Create a clear content structure.

  3. Design

    Develop a visual direction that reflects the property's character.

  4. Refine

    Polish the responsive experience and details.

Contact

Something in mind? Do get in touch.

If you're working on a hotel website or thinking about improving your property's online presence, I'd be pleased to hear from you.