Part 3/4: Valt.
A Linktree-style product I built with Claude when I needed a simple way to share everything about me.
I eventually moved on to a proper portfolio, but this was a fun one to build.
Empty states are often treated as an afterthought.
But when there’s no content, no data or no activity yet, the user still needs context and direction.
A good empty state doesn’t just tell you that there’s nothing there.
It helps you understand what’s happening and what to do next.
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I wanted this concept to feel trustworthy before the user even interacted with it.
That meant thinking beyond making the interface look polished.
The hierarchy, spacing, typography and overall visual restraint all had to communicate something.
Clarity.
Confidence.
Reliability.
I...
I’ve been exploring how contrast can give a UI more personality.
For this concept, I kept the interface restrained and let the visual direction do more of the expressive work.
The idea was simple:
Not everything needs to compete for attention.
Sometimes a stronger visual identity...
