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Overview
- Project Type: Personal Design & Development Project
- Role: Designer, Front-End Developer
- Tools: Figma, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
The focus was on minimalist design, readability, and smooth navigation to keep recruiters and visitors engaged.
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π Research
Before designing, I looked at portfolios from early-career software engineers and designers.
I noticed:
- Overly flashy sites distracted from the work
- Recruiters preferred fast load times and clear navigation
- Mobile optimization is crucial since many first impressions happen on phones
π¨ Design Process
- Wireframe in Figma β Planned a 3-page structure: Home, About, Projects.
- Visual Style β Neutral background, black accents, one consistent font pairing.
- Interactions β Hover states, smooth scrolling, and fade/slide animations.
- Responsive Layout β Designed desktop, tablet, and mobile versions before coding.