Styled to Impress
Because a personal site isn’t just a portfolio — it’s a statement.
After days of quiet development and design iteration, I finally launched a full visual overhaul of this personal website. It’s not a small update. This was a complete rethink of how I want people to experience my work — and how the site itself should communicate my mindset, effort, and identity without needing a single word.
A personal portfolio isn’t a boring container for text and links. It’s the work, too. So I treated it with the same respect I would give any product I care about — and redesigned it to look and feel like a futuristic, immersive experience, not just a static page with my name on it.
The Power of Glass — Done Right
Glassmorphism has been around long enough to get both overused and understood. Apple tried to mainstream it with iOS 26, and let’s be honest: they fumbled it. Their implementation was barely readable — all frosted haze, zero contrast. A designer’s fever dream with negative usability. The visual idea had potential, but the execution was so weak they had to silently walk it back in later versions. The final iteration looked like a budget version of the original concept — a hollow echo of what it could’ve been, just with slightly better contrast. Nothing inspiring. Nothing bold.
But here’s the thing: the concept wasn’t broken. Apple just didn’t do it right.
When done properly, glassmorphism isn’t just a visual trick — it’s a way to layer content, isolate focus, and guide attention without using harsh lines or flat boxes. Glass, as a design language, demands elegance — not just transparency. That’s what I went for.
Buttons That Breathe
One of the centerpieces of the homepage is the “Uncover the Journey” button. It’s not just styled — it’s embedded in the experience. I built the homepage animation to respond to it indirectly — the ambient light trails and reflections glide just near the button, almost like they're drawn to it, but they never touch it directly. The glow intensifies close by, creating a soft halo — subtle, intentional, and hypnotic. It's like the interface is aware of what matters most and wants you to see it — not force it.
Design is about restraint, too. I didn’t want explosions, or particles, or neon spam all over the screen. I wanted something smoother, cleaner, more interactive — the kind of thing that invites clicks, not demands them.
The buttons throughout the site reflect this thinking. Frosted, layered, but still legible — never losing contrast. Every one of them balances depth with usability, beauty with function. They feel like real surfaces in a digital space.
Projects Page: Glass in Space
Over at the Projects page, the theme evolves. Instead of interaction-focused movement, the goal is immersion.
The hero section sits on a wide, semi-transparent glass panel that floats over a starfield background — completely passive, but always present. The subtle parallax effect gives the sense of depth without distraction. It doesn’t move aggressively, it waits. The user isn’t overwhelmed — they’re drawn in.
The stars aren’t just decoration. They represent something: trajectory. Every project here is a step forward — a leap from where I was to where I’m going. The layout reinforces the metaphor. It’s not “portfolio grid #45.” It’s designed to feel like a launch window. Clean. Clear. Open. And focused.
Design Has No Timestamp
People throw the word “trendy” around like it means something. Sure, trends exist. But trends aren’t truth. A design doesn’t need to follow the latest UI template of the month to be considered modern. It needs to be well made. That’s it.
Real design — the kind that leaves an impression — is timeless. It’s about intent, not era. And if something looks good in 2020, 2025, and 2030, it’s not because it was “ahead of its time.” It’s because it was done right by someone who gave a damn.
That’s the energy I brought to this redesign. I didn’t look at what was trending. I looked at what felt right for the story I wanted this site to tell.
This Is Not Just a Website
This site reflects me — how I work, how I think, and how I move. Every pixel has a reason. Every animation has weight. The contrast is tuned, the interactions are refined, and the visual language is cohesive and deliberate.
I didn’t build a homepage. I built an experience. One that doesn't blend in. One that makes people stop scrolling and say, "Damn. That’s clean."
Thanks for visiting.
If you're here to look around — enjoy the atmosphere.
If you're here to see the work — just... uncover the journey.