I didn't want to make another “pretty Framer template.” So I built Glimpse® as a complete portfol...I didn't want to make another “pretty Framer template.” So I built Glimpse® as a complete portfol...
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I didn't want to make another “pretty Framer template.”
So I built Glimpse® as a complete portfolio system — motion, CMS, Journal, bento layouts, responsive behavior, and light + dark mode included.
Now I’m curious: does it actually feel like a system, or does it still feel like a template?
I’d genuinely love your take. 👀
Ganesh's avatar
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Nice portfolio with the interactions and layout adding to the premium look. 🚀
Shreyansh's avatar
Glad you liked it.
Rohan's avatar
The interaction details really sell the premium feel—especially how the layout lets the work breathe. The motion feels considered rather than ornamental.
Shreyansh's avatar
Glad to hear that! I guess all those little iterations while perfecting it were worth it after all. 😄
Umar's avatar
Great work :)
Shreyansh's avatar
Thanks 😊
Rohan's avatar
The shift from a polished template to a complete portfolio system really shows in the interactions. The way the layout supports the work, not just the visuals, is a great touch.
Shreyansh's avatar
Thank you! 🙌 That was exactly the direction I was trying to push — making the motion feel purposeful rather than just “look, it moves.”
Mark's avatar
The test is whether someone can add a case type you never designed for, a long-form teardown say, and the bento grid still holds. That's where templates give themselves away.
Shreyansh's avatar
Thanks for the great feedback! Exactly — that flexibility was something I kept in mind while building it. Definitely want to keep stress-testing the system beyond the examples I designed.
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