Mark Michon

Let’s build a better web.

I am a front-end software developer working in education where I teach newcomers to build the web. I care deeply about approachable design, accessible applications, and the power of the open web.

Some of my projects include a font stack library, a tool to help educators manage student repos, and an app that helps identify when a dog isn't a whippet.

I'm currently looking for opportunities working with modern front-end libraries and design systems. Get in touch.

Selected Articles

  • Adding Variable Fonts to a Gatsby Site

    Variable fonts are a great way to add flexibilty to a design, while potentially also reducing the overhead of loading multiple variations of a typeface. If you're new to Gatsby, or haven't spent much time dealing with assets in webpack, it can be…

  • Adding Automatic Retries to Fetch

  • Redesigning in the Open(ish)

  • Custom Footnotes with MDX in Gatsby

  • Powering up GitHub Classroom with Probot

  • Creating a Scroll Dependent Navigation

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