{"id":26,"date":"2025-05-14T08:57:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T08:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jacolinejacobs.co.za\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2025-05-15T08:05:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T08:05:07","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jacolinejacobs.co.za\/?page_id=26","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Custom WordPress. Personal Touch.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Versatile, human-centered web development \u2014 built to fit, not forced to fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Full Site Editing (FSE) Expertise<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Visual site assembly from header to footer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Custom Block Theme Crafting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Build pixel\u2011perfect themes from scratch using the Create Block Theme plugin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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 Cognitive UX Design<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Apply Hick\u2019s Law, Gestalt grouping, and other psychology\u2010backed patterns for a frictionless user journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SEO & Accessibility Tag Team<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sites that rank and respect WCAG. Yoast-configured, screen-reader-friendly, human-approved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PHP & Sass in Motion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Leveling up in PHP for dynamic features and Sass for modular, maintainable styles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Psychology & Linguistics Advantage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Leveraging my degree for user-centric WordPress solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Understand Users. Better.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

My psychology background provides deeper insights into user behavior, leading to more intuitive and effective WordPress experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Content That Connects.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Leveraging linguistic principles, I structure and present website content in WordPress for maximum clarity and engagement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Develop with Insight.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

My analytical skills ensure a strategic approach to WordPress development, building robust and well-functioning websites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Design for Humans.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A user-centered design philosophy, informed by psychology, creates engaging and satisfying WordPress experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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‘Empathy is my main plugin.<\/em>‘<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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My Learning Journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From Academic Foundations to Industry-Relevant Expertise<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bachelor of Arts – Psychology & Linguistics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

University of South Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CUM LAUDE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(2021 – 2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skills gained:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • Human Behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Linguistic Skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Problem-Solving<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cultural Competence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Analytical Skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Web Design for Usability<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    (2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Skills gained:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Usability<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Accessibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      AI for Designers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      (2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Skills gained:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Ethical AI use<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Effective prompt generation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Design for Thought and Emotion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        (2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Skills gained:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Human Behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Combining Psychology and Design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          The Foundations of UX Design<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          (2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Skills gained:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • UX Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • User-focused Design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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            Responsive Web Design<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

            freeCodeCamp<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            (2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Skills gained:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • HTML\/CSS<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Responsive Web Design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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              Design Thinking: The Ultimate Guide<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

              Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              (2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Skills gained:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • User-focused Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Design Process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                Design for the 21st Century with Don Norman<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                (2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Skills gained:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • Human-centered Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Feedback Loops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                  Beyond the Screen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  What Keeps Me Inspired<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  Literary Escapes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                  There’s nothing quite like getting lost in the pages of a compelling book. It’s a way for me to unwind, recharge, and broaden my horizons. Plus, you never know where a good story might lead your thinking!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                  My Purr-adise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                  These furry companions are more than just pets; they’re my daily dose of calm. Their purrs are remarkably therapeutic, and they’re excellent at reminding me to step away from the screen and take a break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                  Green Escapes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                  Stepping out into nature is my ultimate way to recharge. The peace and beauty of the natural world help clear my mind and bring a sense of calm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                  Custom WordPress. Personal Touch. Versatile, human-centered web development \u2014 built to fit, not forced to fit. Full Site Editing (FSE) Expertise Visual site assembly from header to footer Custom Block Theme Crafting Build pixel\u2011perfect themes from scratch using the Create Block Theme plugin.  Cognitive UX Design Apply Hick\u2019s Law, Gestalt grouping, and other psychology\u2010backed patterns […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-no-title","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-26","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jacolinejacobs.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jacolinejacobs.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jacolinejacobs.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jacolinejacobs.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jacolinejacobs.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=26"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/jacolinejacobs.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":267,"href":"https:\/\/jacolinejacobs.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26\/revisions\/267"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jacolinejacobs.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=26"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}