Case Study: Portfolio Website
1. Project Overview
Project Name: Personal Portfolio
Type: Responsive website (UI/UX + Front‑end)
Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Font Awesome
Purpose: Present projects and skills in a clean, developer‑friendly style.
Goals
- Fast, accessible, and responsive
- Easy navigation with fixed header and mobile menu
- Simple projects filtering and smooth anchors
2. Problem Statement
Many portfolios are slow or cluttered. The aim was to design a minimal, performant, and easy‑to‑scan portfolio that works well on mobile and desktop.
3. Target Audience
- Recruiters and hiring managers
- Peers and collaborators
- General audience exploring past work
4. Research & Inspiration
- Notion and Pinterest visuals for clean grids and cards
- Accessibility guidelines for color and keyboard navigation
- Micro‑interactions for hover and scroll reveals
5. Methodology
- Wireframe → component design → build
- Mobile‑first responsive CSS
- Iterative polish: dark mode, animations, and sticky nav
6. Features
| Feature | Implementation |
|---|---|
| Fixed Header | Header stays visible; body offset prevents overlap |
| Mobile Menu | Hamburger toggles persistent nav |
| Projects Filter | Buttons filter cards by category |
| Contact Form | Simple form with PHP endpoint |
| Dark Mode | Toggle with localStorage |
7. Screens
8. Outcome
- Clean, responsive portfolio with smooth UX
- Clear content hierarchy and fast navigation
9. Lessons
- Small UI details greatly impact perceived quality
- Performance and accessibility are essential