A board-first aesthetic — clarity, tactility, and quiet motion.
This site borrows language from the chessboard: disciplined grids, generous negative space, and subtle motion that helps the eye follow a thought rather than distract from it. Visual choices prioritize legibility and focus while hinting at the playfulness of a creative engineer who cares about craft.
Design Goals
- Readable typography with clear visual hierarchy.
- Subtle motion to guide attention, not steal it.
- High-contrast color choices with accessible fallbacks.
- Textures and motifs inspired by chess — tiles, pieces, light/glow.
Interaction Philosophy
Interactive elements favor responsive feedback: hover glows, focused states, and motion that reinforces affordance. Controls are intentionally simple — the goal is a calm, confident experience that works across devices.
Accessibility & Performance
Colors meet contrast targets and motion respects prefers-reduced-motion. Assets are optimized for fast load times; shaders and animations are used sparingly and gracefully degrade on lower-power devices.
Technical Notes
The site uses CSS variables for theme tokens, small GLSL shaders for some backgrounds, and utility classes for spacing and layout. If you'd like to explore or contribute, see the `src/components` and `src/styles.css` files.
Want to suggest a change?
Open an issue or a PR with notes — I welcome improvements to accessibility, performance, and design coherence.