Duration: 1 Week ⏳

Tech Stack: Next.js ⚛️, Tailwind CSS 🎨, Framer Motion 🎥

I recently completed my personal portfolio website, a project that showcases my web development skills, creativity, and commitment to delivering modern, high-quality digital experiences. This project was a culmination of a week’s worth of intense focus, drawing inspiration from Awwwards-winning portfolio websites to create a design that is both visually stunning and technically robust.

I built the site using Next.js, a powerful React framework that enables fast, server-rendered applications and easy routing. This choice ensured that my portfolio would be both performant and scalable.

For styling, I used Tailwind CSS, a utility-first CSS framework that allowed me to create responsive and aesthetically pleasing designs without writing much custom CSS. Tailwind's flexibility made it easy to implement consistent styling across the site while keeping the codebase clean.

To bring the website to life, I integrated Framer Motion for smooth, high-quality animations. This library allowed me to add subtle yet impactful animations that enhance the user experience without compromising on performance.

The design was heavily inspired by Awwwards-winning portfolio websites, which are known for their innovative designs and seamless user experiences. I aimed to capture that essence in my portfolio, focusing on clean layouts, bold typography, and intuitive navigation. My goal was to create a site that not only showcases my skills but also leaves a lasting impression on visitors.

One of the key challenges was ensuring that the website remained performant while implementing complex animations. By leveraging the capabilities of Next.js and Framer Motion, I was able to achieve a balance between performance and visual appeal.

Another challenge was maintaining a consistent design across different devices. Tailwind CSS’s responsive design utilities were instrumental in overcoming this, allowing me to create a mobile-first design that looks great on any screen size.