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A portfolio site built to be read rather than scrolled past.
The problem with most developer portfolios is that they list technologies and hope the reader assembles a picture. This one leads with a claim and then backs it — a dark editorial layout with a clear hierarchy from headline to project detail, project cards that separate overview from stack from contribution, and honest labelling of which projects are inspectable versus which are only listed.
Designed and built end to end: type scale, colour system, layout, copy, then hand-written HTML and CSS with no framework overhead. Deployed on GitHub Pages.
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I made that @splinetool design almost 2 years ago, and it still inspires others:
"I’m a huge admirer of your design work and creative concepts. Recently, I was deeply inspired by one of your designs and adapted the idea into an interactive dynamic wallpaper for Linux..."
I got that message today, and it feels amazing!
REMIX LINK 👇
Looking great!
Design That Tells a Story
Not every website should feel like a story, but when the experience itself is part of the product, storytelling design can transform a landing page into something people remember.
Instead of simply presenting information, this approach guides visitors through a narrative. Layered visuals, editorial layouts, textured backgrounds, collages, illustrations, and thoughtful composition create emotion before a single paragraph is read.
This style works especially well for:
– travel and photography courses;
– creative education;
– wellness and mindfulness programs;
– personal brands with a strong philosophy;
– premium signature courses where the experience matters as much as the content.
The goal isn’t to add complexity – it’s to use design to support the story, strengthen the brand, and make the offer more memorable.
This is just perfect
Why does every courier brand hide the people actually doing the work behind a stock photo?
I built Dockhand around the opposite idea — the riders ARE the brand. Hand-inked, zero gradient, named on the roster, now live on a working site.
Live at dock-blade-reveal.lovable.app
One idea brand. No decoration allowed.
riders named on the roster, good call