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In life, we come across many people who leave a lasting impression on us. Some inspire us with their achievements, while others motivate us with their resilience and determination, and eventually become a reference for what we aim for.
In this blog post, I want to take a moment to acknowledge and appreciate some of the people who have had a significant impact on me, motivating me to be a better version of myself.
As Austin Kleon mentions in his book “Steal like an artist”: we are the sum of our influences.
People that inspire me
This is a short list of people I truly admire, because they are great persons, constantly share knowledge and help others learn and grow, create amazing projects, many of them in the open (open-source) and do things that I can just hope to be able to do one day.
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A true rockstar in software development! Not only is he insanely talented, but he’s also one of the nicest people you’ll meet. Always there to lend a hand, offer advice, and explain complex concepts in the easiest possible way for you to understand.
He’s a fantastic contributor to the community, shares his knowledge and expertise on Unicorn Utterances and is even writing a book now! 😧 An incredible role model and a constant source of inspiration!
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One of the best designers out there. His attention to detail is unique, plus he really works hard on making things as close to perfect as they can be.
He’s been an incredible help for all things design on different projects of my own, and is always open to provide constructive feedback to keep improving.
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Software engineer and developer experience expert with an incredible sense of humour. She shares knowledge in a unique and fun way and her newsletter is always a great source of insights and even code challenges to help you ace those interviews.
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Full-stack software engineer skilled in different areas, is super creative and works on pretty cool side projects. His website is one of the most original ones I’ve seen.
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Developer, open-source contributor and music producer. He does technical writing for Unicorn Utterances and is involved in several open source projects.
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Software developer with expertise in web development, specifically in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. He frequently publishes interactive guides where you can learn a lot with visual help.
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Frontend developer and VP of Product at Vercel. His website is always using the latest and greatest from Next.js which makes it a perfect source of inspiration in terms of code architecture and features implementation.
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Software developer from Colombia 🇨🇴. He created the FastAPI and Typer projects which are some of the most popular ones in the Python development community. A true inspiration.
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I admire that he’s become a full-time open-source developer and has his work completely funded by the community . Sindre focuses on Swift and Node.js, actively maintaining over 1000 npm packages and popular projects.
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Web developer and teacher known for his online courses and Syntax podcast. I’ve learned a lot from his courses and his stickers packs rock 🤘.
I’ve been lucky enough to chat with some of these incredible individuals, and I’m proud to call a few of them my friends, even though we’ve never met in person! A big shoutout to them for the invaluable lessons they teach me every single day.
Websites that inspire(d) mine
The websites listed below are the ones I frequently look for inspiration in terms of design, content organization, features and user interface and experience.
Each one has its own distinctive details that set it apart, and here are some design elements that have influenced or become a part of my own website.
Gradient titles @ Zeno Rocha
Floating toolbar and narrow content @ Delba Oliveira
Focused elements outline @ Alistair Shepherd
About page @ Steph Parrott
Subtle blog post cover hero @ Braydon Coyer
Experience and Activity @ Marc Bouchenoire
All of these sites are beautifully designed, with clean layouts and intuitive navigation. They prioritize user experience and their designs reflect a commitment to simplicity and ease of use. These sites have inspired me to always strive for a seamless and enjoyable user experience in my own.
Conclusion
The people I admire and the websites that inspire my design are a constant source of motivation for me. Each person on this list has shown me something unique and valuable.
I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on the people who have impacted your life and the projects that inspire your own work. By acknowledging and appreciating these influences, we can continue to grow and improve.
Thank you for reading, and I hope you found this post insightful and inspiring. 👋