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Performance

100

Performance

100

Accessibility

100

Best Practices

100

SEO

Build Details

This portfolio represents the intersection of design and engineering excellence. Built with Next.js 15 and TypeScript, it leverages cutting-edge web technologies to deliver an immersive, performant experience.

Architecture

  • • Server-side rendering (SSR)
  • • Static site generation (SSG)
  • • Edge runtime optimization
  • • Progressive enhancement

Key Features

  • • Dark/Light theme with system preference
  • • Mobile-first responsive design
  • • Accessibility compliant (WCAG 2.1)
  • • SEO optimized with dynamic OG images

Design Inspiration

The design philosophy draws inspiration from Swiss design principles, brutalist architecture, and contemporary digital art. The particle typography system pays homage to generative artists like Casey Reas and Zach Lieberman, while the overall aesthetic channels the precision of Dieter Rams and the boldness of David Rudnick.

Precision Engineering

Every interaction is carefully crafted with attention to performance, accessibility, and user delight.

Adaptive Design

Seamless experience across devices with responsive layouts and adaptive interactions.

Motion with Purpose

Animations guide attention and provide feedback, never just decoration.

Performance First

Optimized bundle sizes, lazy loading, and efficient rendering for instant page loads.

Technology Stack

Next.jsTS▲

Frontend Framework

Next.js 15React framework with App Router
TypeScriptType-safe development
Tailwind CSSUtility-first styling

Animation & Graphics

Framer MotionDeclarative animations
Three.js / R3F3D graphics and WebGL
Canvas APIParticle systems and 2D graphics

Content & Data

Sanity.ioHeadless CMS
Portable TextRich content editing
GROQGraph-oriented query language

Infrastructure

VercelEdge deployment & hosting
GitHubVersion control
pnpmEfficient package management

Signature Features

Particle Typography Engine

A custom-built canvas-based typography system featuring:

  • • 10,000+ particles forming dynamic text
  • • Magnetic mouse interactions with physics simulation
  • • RGB chromatic aberration effects
  • • Mobile device motion integration with haptic feedback
  • • Optimized rendering with offscreen canvas

Lab Experiments

A showcase of cutting-edge web experiences including WebGL shaders, 3D visualizations, and generative art experiments. Each demo pushes the boundaries of what's possible in the browser.

Acknowledgments

Special thanks to the open-source community and the creators of the incredible tools that made this portfolio possible.

Type

Aeonik by CoType Foundry
System UI fallback stack

Tools

Visual Studio Code
Cursor AI
Claude 3.5 Sonnet

For Awards Consideration

This portfolio showcases advanced web development techniques while maintaining a focus on user experience and accessibility. Every detail has been considered, from micro-interactions to performance optimization.

Site of the DayDeveloper AwardInnovationUI DesignInteraction Design

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║  Crafted with precision and care      ║
║  Tyler Schmidt © 2025                   ║
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