Hi, I'm Mikel. Welcome To My Portfolio

I enjoy building websites for the fun and challenge of it

About Me

Mikel Aramendia, web enthusiast from Barcelona

Hi! I'm Mikel. I live in El Maresme, Barcelona province.

I enjoy experimenting with code, design, and new tools.

While I'm not a full-time web developer, I take pride in crafting sites that are intuitive and enjoyable to use.

The Technologies I Use

In my web projects, I focus on crafting experiences that feel clear, engaging, and purposeful.

My process blends visual design, interaction, and usability.

I also hold the Google UX Design Certificate, which has deepened my understanding of user-centered methodologies and accessible design.

Projects

These are some of the web projects I've built for fun, learning, or just to see if I could.

Socratika - AI-powered platform for conversations with historical figures

Socratika: Chat With History's Greatest Minds

A digital Agora for intellectual exploration, built with Next.js, React, and TypeScript.

It features a multilingual interface, user accounts for personalized experiences, and real-time chat functionalities powered by Firebase.

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Confessio - AI-powered digital sanctuary for anonymous reflections

Confessio: AI Digital Sanctuary

An anonymous sanctuary for reflection, built with Next.js, React, and TypeScript.

It features a multilingual UI, smart content categorization, and an interactive "Wall of Intentions" powered by Firebase.

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Bitcoin History - Interactive data visualization of Bitcoin price history

Bitcoin History

This project is an interactive data visualization that chronicles the history of Bitcoin's price using D3.js.

The application is built with modern frontend technologies and supports multiple languages with a light/dark theme.

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Party Invitations - Responsive invitation generator web application

Party Invitations

A responsive invitation generator built with vanilla JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.

Features live customization, background search via the Unsplash API, and multiple export options.

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When Lambo - Interactive Bitcoin-to-Lambo calculator web application

When Lambo

"When Lambo?" is an interactive web application that allows users to determine their Lamborghini-buying potential based on their Bitcoin holdings.

The app features real-time price data via the CoinDesk API and supports multiple fiat currencies.

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PulseRoots - Interactive electronic music genre explorer with D3.js visualization

PulseRoots: Interactive Electronic Music Genre Explorer

PulseRoots is an interactive, single‑page web app that visualizes the landscape of electronic music genres using D3.js.

Featuring responsive HTML/CSS design, detailed genre info panels, and embedded Spotify previews.

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New Contemporary Photography - Flickr API photo gallery with responsive design

New Contemporary Photography

A single-page application that connects to the Flickr API to display random photos from a photography group.

Built with vanilla JavaScript, it features a fully responsive layout, smooth CSS animations, and a dark mode toggle.

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Drake Equation Visualizer - Interactive tool for estimating extraterrestrial civilizations

Drake Equation Visualizer

An interactive single-page web app that illustrates the famous Drake Equation, which estimates the number of communicative extraterrestrial civilizations in our galaxy.

Built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, the site lets users adjust parameters and instantly see how each factor influences the final result.

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Plaintext - Typography-driven wallpaper generator with Swiss design layouts

Plaintext: Typography-Driven Wallpaper Generator

A vanilla JavaScript and HTML5 Canvas wallpaper generator that transforms curated quotes into high-resolution typographic posters with Swiss design-inspired layouts.

Features a bilingual interface (English/Spanish), dark mode, Zen mode, Google Fonts integration, custom color controls, and export options.

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UX Case Studies

MarsConnect UX Case Study - Onboarding app design for Mars colonists

UX Case Study: MarsConnect

This project focuses on designing an onboarding app for future Mars colonists.

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Design Forward Summit UX Case Study - Web platform for design conference nominations

UX Case Study: Design Forward Summit

This project involves designing a web platform to facilitate the nomination process for a design conference.

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Guardians of the Polecat UX Case Study - Platform for European polecat conservation awareness

UX Case Study: Guardians of the Polecat

The 'Guardians of the Polecat' project is an interactive platform designed to raise awareness about the conservation of the European polecat.

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Contact

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