In Progress
UI/UX Design
Portfolio Rebuild
Rebuilding my personal portfolio from the ground up — dark aesthetic blending Wabi Sabi, Dark Magic Academia, and Neo-Brutalism.
Progress
Discovery
Research
Design
Build
Testing
Launch
Overview
This is the site you're looking at right now. The previous version was warm and editorial — this rebuild pushes into darker, bolder territory. The goal is a portfolio that works as both a showcase and a living document of my process.
Challenges
- Balancing three distinct aesthetics (Wabi Sabi, Dark Academia, Neo-Brutalism) without visual chaos
- Building an MDX content system that supports both case studies and living project docs
Lessons Learned
- Grain textures at low opacity add organic warmth to even the darkest palettes
- Neo-Brutalist typography needs breathing room — thick borders help contain bold type
Next Steps
- Populate with real project content and photography
- Add scroll-triggered animations
- Performance audit and Lighthouse optimization