Portfolio Website Design

This is the design and development journey of the very portfolio website you're viewing right now. Started in January 2025 as a personal project, it showcases my skills in modern web design and development.

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Portfolio Website Final Design

Project Details

Timeline

Concept & Inspiration

January 2025

Explored designs on framer.com for inspiration

Initial Designs

February 2025

Created multiple design iterations

Development

March 2025

Built the website with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Alpine.js

Launch

April 2025

Deployed the final version with all projects and content

Technical Details

Design Tools

Figma

Development Stack

HTML5 TailwindCSS JavaScript Alpine.js GSAP

Inspiration

Heavily inspired by modern designs from framer.com, with a focus on clean layouts, smooth animations, and intuitive navigation.

Skills Applied

Soft Skills

  • Self-presentation
  • Personal branding
  • Information architecture
  • Content strategy
  • Project planning

Technical Skills

  • Web design
  • Responsive layout design
  • Dark mode implementation
  • Design-to-code planning
  • Animation design

Key Features

Dark Mode Design

Comprehensive dark mode design with carefully selected color palettes that maintain accessibility and visual hierarchy in both light and dark themes.

Responsive Layout

Fully responsive design that adapts seamlessly to all device sizes, from mobile phones to large desktop screens, ensuring a consistent user experience.

Micro-Interactions

Subtle animations and micro-interactions that enhance the user experience and add a layer of polish and sophistication to the portfolio website.

Design Evolution

The portfolio website went through several design iterations before arriving at the final design. Inspired by modern designs from framer.com, each iteration refined the user experience and visual aesthetics.

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First Design Iteration

First Design Iteration

The initial concept focused on a clean layout with minimal navigation. Click to enlarge.

Second Design Iteration

Second Design Iteration

Refined with improved typography and project card layouts. Click to enlarge.

Third Design Iteration

Third Design Iteration

Added dark mode support and improved visual hierarchy. Click to enlarge.

Final Design

Final Design

The completed design with full-screen navigation, animations, and responsive layout. Click to enlarge.

Fourth Design with 3D Elements

3D Design Exploration

Experimented with 3D elements and animations for a more immersive user experience. This version featured animated card transitions and 3D hover effects. Click to enlarge.

Experimental Design Concept

Creative Exploration

An experimental design concept that pushed creative boundaries with unconventional layout and interaction patterns. Click to enlarge.

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