Framer Portfolio website for Gbenga Alabi

Gbenga

Gbenga Alabi

Project Overview Gbenga Alabi is a multidisciplinary product designer and digital strategist looking to showcase his work, design philosophy, and thought leadership in an interactive, modern, and highly functional digital portfolio. The goal of this project was to build a visually striking, fully responsive, and highly interactive portfolio website that reflects Gbenga’s unique design style and professional capabilities.
The project was developed on Framer, leveraging its flexibility for animation, interaction design, and seamless prototyping.

Project Goals

Showcase Design Expertise – Highlight Gbenga’s work across UX/UI design, web development, and product strategy in a visually engaging format.
Interactive User Experience – Use smooth animations and transitions to create an immersive experience for visitors.
Responsive Design – Ensure the site performs flawlessly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
Professional Branding – Create a platform that reflects Gbenga’s personal brand, combining professionalism with creativity.
Lead & Contact Optimization – Provide clear call-to-actions for potential clients or collaborators to connect.

Process & Approach

1. Discovery & Research

Conducted a deep analysis of Gbenga’s existing portfolio and benchmarked against top-tier designer portfolios.
Identified the target audience: potential clients, design peers, and recruiters.
Established a content strategy that emphasizes high-impact projects, case studies, and personal design philosophy.

2. Information Architecture & Wireframing

Designed a clear site structure to ensure easy navigation: Home → About → Portfolio → Case Studies → Contact.
Created low-fidelity wireframes for each page, emphasizing storytelling and visual hierarchy.
Planned interactions and transitions to guide users naturally through Gbenga’s portfolio.

3. Visual Design & Branding

Developed a clean, modern aesthetic using a restrained color palette that complements Gbenga’s brand identity.
Focused on typography, spacing, and micro-interactions to create a polished and engaging experience.
Integrated visual cues to highlight key projects and case studies.

4. Development in Framer

Built the entire site on Framer, taking advantage of its:
Interactive components for hover states, dynamic content, and micro-animations.
Responsive layouts to ensure a seamless experience across all devices.
Fast performance with optimized assets and smooth transitions.
Developed project pages with interactive case studies that allow visitors to explore design decisions and outcomes.
Integrated functional contact forms and clear calls-to-action to encourage inquiries.

5. Testing & Optimization

Conducted cross-device and cross-browser testing to ensure consistency.
Optimized images, animations, and assets for fast loading without compromising quality.
Reviewed accessibility standards to ensure inclusivity and usability.

Key Features

Interactive Portfolio Gallery – Smooth hover and click animations that highlight projects dynamically.
Responsive Layouts – Designed to look perfect on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
Case Study Pages – Each project includes context, challenge, solution, and key outcomes with visual storytelling.
Clear CTAs – Multiple contact points encourage potential clients and collaborators to reach out.
SEO & Performance Optimized – Built with best practices in mind to ensure discoverability and fast load times.

Challenges

Ensuring smooth animations and interactions without compromising site performance.
Creating a design system in Framer that could scale with future projects.
Balancing visual aesthetics with content-heavy case studies to keep users engaged.

Results & Impact

A modern, interactive portfolio that reflects Gbenga Alabi’s brand and expertise.
Improved engagement with visitors due to immersive interactions and storytelling.
Streamlined user journey for potential clients and collaborators, increasing lead potential.
Demonstrates a professional, high-quality personal brand presence that positions Gbenga as a top-tier product designer.

Tools Used

Framer – Front-end development, interactive components, responsive design.
Figma – Wireframing and high-fidelity design prototypes.
Notion / FigJam – Content planning and brainstorming.
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Posted Oct 2, 2025

A modern, interactive portfolio for Gbenga, built on Framer to showcase design expertise, drive engagement, and optimize client outreach with responsive design

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Dec 2, 2024 - Ongoing