The Story
One day, my friend Samwoo approached me and asked if I could create a portfolio to showcase his work as a director.
He didn’t want a traditional portfolio—he wanted something that reflects his personality, his visual language, and the evolution of his craft.
This request instantly sparked my curiosity. It wasn’t just about building a website; it was an opportunity to understand a creator from the inside, and translate that understanding into a design concept that feels authentic, expressive, and meaningful
Insights
- Showcasing his work
- Receiving viewer feedback
- Reflecting his creativity
- Simple yet effective
- Free hosting
- Describing his ideas as brilliant
Technologies
- Next.js
Next.js provides a fast, seamless structure that supports smooth presentation of visual work, making the portfolio feel professional and instantly accessible—ideal for showcasing a director’s projects without delays
- React.js
React adds flexibility and interactivity to the interface, allowing the portfolio to feel dynamic and alive in a way that matches the creative energy behind Samwoo’s ideas
- Tailwind CSS
Tailwind offers a clean, minimal styling system that makes it easy to craft a distinctive visual identity—simple, expressive, and aligned with the cinematic tone of his work.
- Firebase
Firebase enables real-time feedback and smooth data handling, creating an easy way for viewers to share their thoughts and helping the portfolio feel more engaging and connected.
Solutions
To show visual creativity, I focused on the occipital lobe, the part of the brain that handles vision. I used it as a symbol for where Samwael Athnasyous’s creative ideas start. That’s why I added a soft flow of light from that area, showing the moment creativity begins.
I didn’t just want the portfolio to be a showcase. I wanted it to feel like Samwael’s creative space. That’s why I wrote: “Here is the creative zone of Samwael Athnasyous.” The idea is to make people feel like they’re stepping into his mind, not just looking at his work.
I also like to show creativity in many ways, so one idea I used is breaking boundaries. In the hero section, I pushed the text out of its normal limits to show ideas that go beyond the box.
For colors, I chose a darker theme because his stage shows often use shadows and contrast to show emotion. And since he calls his ideas “golden,” I added gold accents to show value, brilliance, and his confidence in his art