I built Madrepunk™'s own website to prove what's possible in Framer, and it just earned an Honorable Mention on Awwwards. The build leans on a custom carousel preloader, a WebGL slider, and an infinite canvas gallery, all interaction work I normally do for clients, applied to my own studio this time. Awwwards recognition means something because the jury scores design, usability, creativity, and content, not just how it looks. It's a good signal that Framer holds up to that bar past templates. Look here: https://www.awwwards.com/sites/madrepunktm-studio

The fact that the Awwwards jury recognized this beyond visual polish speaks volumes. Most Framer sites lean heavy on aesthetics, but your WebGL slider + carousel preloader combination actually enhances usability. Did the infinite canvas approach create performance challenges, or...

Congratulations on the milestone! One thing that stood out to me is your point about completed projects becoming a different kind of proof. It's a great reminder that consistency, delivering quality work, and earning trust matter just as much as having a polished portfolio.