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Colophon

Design Philosophy

This portfolio is a "Remix" project, inspired by the minimalist aesthetic of Isiah Udofia's portfolio. The goal was to elevate the design to a professional, hiring-manager-ready standard while strictly prioritizing performance and clarity. It strips away heavy 3D visualizations in favor of clean typography, negative space, and subtle, meaningful micro-interactions.

Technical Evolution

The previous iteration of this site relied heavily on WebGL and Three.js for visual impact. While impressive, it introduced performance bottlenecks. This version focuses on:

  • Performance First: Removed heavy shaders to ensure 60fps scrolling on all devices.
  • Smooth Interactions: Native scrolling with lightweight, compositor-friendly motion.
  • Robust Carousels: Replaced custom carousel logic with Swiper for native-like touch performance.

Stack

  • Next.js 16App Router & React 19
  • Tailwind CSS v4Utility-first design system
  • LenisSmooth scrolling engine
  • Framer MotionDeclarative animations