Hello, Blog!
When I first started building this site, I didn’t want it to be just another “developer portfolio.” I wanted a space that felt like me—equal parts experiment, reflection, and showcase. Something I could break and rebuild as I kept learning.
Over the years, my work has stretched across code, design, management, and education. But each new tool, language, or framework always seemed to live in its own silo: scattered across GitHub repos, academic projects, and old prototypes. This site is my attempt to bring all of that together—not just to display finished work, but to document the process behind it.
Building from the ground up
I started with Next.js because I wanted full control. No prebuilt themes or heavy templates—just a clean foundation where I could write, style, and tinker freely.
The layout relies on CSS Modules for isolation, semantic HTML for accessibility, and a small set of reusable components that keep the design consistent without locking me in. I wanted something light enough to iterate on, but structured enough to scale as I grow it.
Each post (including this one) is written in Markdown, which keeps the workflow simple: write → commit → deploy. It’s fast, versioned, and transparent—like a developer’s notebook that just happens to live on the web.
Why build my own instead of using a template?
Because experimentation is half the point.
I learn best by building and rebuilding—trying new libraries, rewriting components, and rethinking small UX details. This site gives me permission to do that in public. Every new section or refactor is an experiment in continuous learning: improving performance, readability, or accessibility one decision at a time.
And as my career and interests evolve—from HCI and AI to game development and design—this site evolves with me. It’s not meant to be perfect. It’s meant to grow.
Looking ahead
Future posts will dig deeper into projects, reflections, and ideas that don’t always fit neatly into a portfolio bullet point. I want to write about the why as much as the how—what I’m learning, how I’m experimenting, and the ways those lessons shape both my work and perspective.
For now, this post marks a simple start: a clean slate, a living workspace, and a reminder that every good project begins with curiosity.