If your portfolio doesn’t feel like you, does it really represent you?
I wanted mine to reflect not just my projects — but also my personality.
So I built an animated, interactive portfolio that’s clean, fun, and makes people say,
Whoa, this actually feels alive.
Here’s everything I learned from building it: the good, the bugs, and what made it stand out.
Why I Chose to Animate My Portfolio
Let’s be real: most dev portfolios follow the same vibe — static sections, neat project cards, links, and a contact form. Which is fine.
But I wanted mine to be more expressive.
More Me
So I added:
- Smooth scroll-based animations
- Floating elements & UI transitions
- Background video layers
- Easter eggs & interactive touches
- Micro-interactions on hover/click
🛠** Tech Stack**
- Framework: React.js
- Styling: Tailwind CSS
- Animation: Framer Motion + Lottie
- Deployment: Vercel
- Design assets: Canva + Figma + Heroicons
🧩 Key Features & Components
1. Framer Motion Magic:
Each section animates into view as you scroll, thanks to Framer Motion:
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<motion.div
initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 50 }}
whileInView={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
transition={{ duration: 0.5 }}
>
<h2>Projects</h2>
</motion.div>
I used this pattern everywhere — for headings, cards, even the footer.
2. Floating Stars, & More:
I added a floating star on the “About Me” page — when clicked, it twinkles and plays a soft “ding!” 🟊
Just for fun. Little details matter.
Also, custom cursor on hover for special sections using cursor-none + useEffect to track pointer.
3. Modular Project Cards with Hover Effects:
Each project card animates in with a bounce, and expands on hover to reveal more info. Clean and satisfying.
4. Finally:
Added a contact section by which recruiters can easily contact me via email.
🔗 Live Demo + GitHub
🌐 Live Site
Your portfolio is your dev handshake. So make it yours.
Whether that’s slick animations, quirky touches, or a unique layout — let your creativity shine through your code.
This was a fun experiment that helped me learn a lot about performance, animation, and frontend UX.
Let me know if you want a template — or just drop your portfolio link, I’d love to see it!
🧵 Let’s Connect!