Making Websites Since 2001
I think the web browser is the most influential piece of software ever written, and I’ve 20+ years designing and building experiences around it. I thrive at intersection of art and engineering on the web.
Since 2012
Renowned writing linked to by leading industry social sites, publications, and newsletters such as Smashing Magazine, Changelog, JavaScript Weekly, Sidebar.io, An Event Apart, HeyDesigner, CSS Tricks, Hacker News, and more.
Jeremy Keith
damn, do I enjoy reading [Jim’s] blog.
Sara Soueidan
I, for one, love seeing [Jim’s] posts in my RSS reader.
Chris Coyier
Jim was blowin’ minds the other day when he blogged…
Since 2011
Years designing, developing, curating, blogging about, and talking about my collection of app icons.
Brian Lovin
Love these [icon sites] Nicely done @jimniels
2018–2022
Recruited by world-class iconist Michael Flarup to help write, curate, and design the book, whose first run funded on KickStarter at ~$130,000 by 1,450 backers.
John Gruber
Take my money — I can’t wait to devour this book. It looks so
good.
Jason Snell
A gorgeous art book/coffee table book that preserves the history of
iOS app icon art.
John Voorhees
My expectations were high, and I’m happy to report that it doesn’t
disappoint.
Since 2023 · Remote
Design, code, and education for a startup building an infinite spreadsheet powered by code and aimed at developers and data scientists. Writeups…
2022 · Remote
Design, front-end, and writing for a web application framework startup. Acquired by Shopify. Writeups…
2016–2022 · Remote
Design and front-end leadership at an insurance company which grew from $200M to $1B+ in premium during my tenure. Writeups…
There’s more: a few tech startups in NYC, a lifeguard when I was 16 — contact me for those deets.