Everyone can vibe code. But design is iterative, not a one-shot process. The magic is being able to refine faster than ever, in a real environment. This is every version of this site, start to finish.
v1.7.02026-02-08
Dynamic GitHub Commit Count
Live commit count fetched from GitHub API with a count-up animation.
•Added API route to fetch real contribution count from GitHub GraphQL API
•Count-up animation rolls numbers from 0 using framer-motion springs
•Server-side caching (1 hour TTL) to avoid GitHub rate limits
•Graceful fallback to static count when API is unavailable
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v1.6.62026-02-08
Neutral Chat Input Styling
Removed accent color from chat send button and input focus, using Fin-style neutral black/white theming instead.
•Send button: black in light mode, white in dark mode; grayed out when disabled
•Chat input focus uses standard ring style instead of accent-colored border
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v1.6.52026-02-08
Typewriter Hero & Commit Count
Added typewriter role animation on homepage and commit count above the GitHub contribution graph.
•Trademark disclaimer tooltip on Orchestrator with shadcn tooltip
•Computed and displayed 872 commits in last 12 months above contribution graph
•Added GitHub profile outline button next to primary CTA
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v1.6.42026-02-08
Default Dark Mode with No Flash
Changed the default theme to dark mode for a stronger first impression on portfolio visitors, and eliminated the flash of light mode on page load.
•Default theme changed from system to dark mode for new visitors
•Added inline blocking script to set dark class before first paint, preventing white flash
•Server-rendered HTML now includes dark class on html element
•Existing user preferences (light/system) are still respected via localStorage
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v1.6.32026-02-08
Fix chat sidebar scroll bug
Fixed a bug where opening the chat sidebar caused the main page content to scroll down unexpectedly.
•Replaced scrollIntoView() with direct scrollTop manipulation to prevent scroll from bubbling to parent containers
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v1.6.22026-02-08
Subtle Accent Treatment for Selection & Chat FAB
Replaced bright accent backgrounds with a subtle muted treatment using color-mix() for text selection and the floating chat button.
•Added --selection-bg and --selection-text CSS variables using color-mix() for light and dark modes
•Text selection now uses muted accent background with medium-toned accent text
•Floating chat button across all 6 pages uses the same subtle treatment
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v1.6.12026-02-08
Fix Button Gravity When Particle Field Off
Fixed a bug where the magnetic cursor-pull effect on buttons remained active even when the particle field feature flag was disabled.
•Added disabled prop to Magnetic component that resets offset and skips mouse listener
•Linked Magnetic disabled state to the particleField feature flag
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v1.6.02026-02-08
Interactive Venn Diagram Skills Section
Replaced the flat skills list with an interactive 3-circle Venn diagram (Product, Design, Engineering) to showcase cross-disciplinary skills.
•Moved skills section from below header to just above testimonials
•Added interactive SVG Venn diagram with Product, Design, and Engineering circles
•Click any region (single, overlap, or center) to filter skills to that intersection
•Two-column layout: Venn diagram (2/3) with scrollable skill tags (1/3)
•Gradient borders on multi-zone skills using background-clip trick for rounded corners
•Multi-zone title shows each zone name in its own color
•Scroll-to-top on CV page mount to fix navigation issue
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v1.5.02026-02-08
Blog → Changelog
Replaced the blog page with a concise changelog. Moved route from /blog to /changelog, stripped the long-form article, and kept just the version timeline.
•Renamed /blog route to /changelog
•Removed blog article and markdown renderer — page now shows only the version timeline
•Updated header nav and feed links to point to /changelog
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v1.4.02026-02-08
2x2 Bento Projects Grid
Replaced the horizontal auto-scrolling projects carousel with a 2x2 bento grid showcasing 4 curated case studies with SVG illustrations.
•Replaced horizontal carousel with 2x2 bento grid layout (responsive: stacks on mobile)
•Curated 4 featured projects: The Future is Now, Respond to RFP, How I Work, Conjure Your Own Tools
•Added numbered cards (01-04) and "View all" link to /projects
•Removed carousel auto-scroll, dot indicators, and related state management
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v1.3.02026-02-06
Interactive Hero & Scroll Animations
Added an interactive particle constellation canvas to the hero section, magnetic hover effects on CTAs, and converted all below-fold sections to scroll-triggered reveal animations.
•Built canvas-based particle field with organic flow, mouse attraction, spotlight glow, and accent-color-aware rendering
•Particles connect with distance-based lines and pulse with breathing opacity
•Added Magnetic wrapper component for satisfying cursor-follow hover effects on buttons
•Converted About, Projects, Experience, Thinkers, and Testimonials to scroll-triggered `whileInView` animations
•Respects `prefers-reduced-motion` and adapts particle count for mobile devices
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v1.2.02026-02-05
Feed View
Added a new /feed route that aggregates all content types into a filterable, scrollable feed.
•Created /feed page with vertical scrollable feed of all content
•Unified feed items from projects, thinkers, and changelog entries
•Added sticky filter bar with content type and tag filtering
•Created FeedCard component with type-specific rendering
•Extracted CHANGELOG to shared /src/content/changelog.ts
•Added Feed link to Header navigation
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v1.1.02026-02-05
New Essay: You Can Conjure Your Own Tools Now
Added a new article about how AI coding tools change creative practice — building custom tools on demand and preserving design iterations as living artifacts.
•Published essay on creative tooling and the shift from waiting for features to conjuring them
•Explores using feature branches and flags as a design canvas for iteration history
•New project entry accessible from the projects page
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v1.0.02026-02-05
New Essay: The GUI Has to Earn Its Place
Added a new article exploring how chat interfaces are changing expectations for GUIs. Chat API now supports Anthropic for production.
•Published essay on changing expectations for GUIs in the age of chat
•New project entry accessible from the projects page
•Chat API supports Anthropic Haiku 4.5 in production, Groq in dev
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v0.9.02026-02-05
Product Thinkers
Added a new section showcasing product thinkers who have shaped my approach to design and product work.
•Created `/thinkers` page with edge-touching card grid
•Added homepage preview section between Experience and Testimonials
•Features Teresa Torres, Spiek & Moesta, Ryan Singer, and Christopher Alexander
•Created thinkers content data model in `/src/content/thinkers.ts`
•Created reusable `ThinkerCard` component for homepage use
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v0.8.02026-02-05
RFP Case Study
Built out the "Responding to an RFP" case study page with full narrative content and video placeholders for key feature demonstrations.
•Rewrote RFP case study with full narrative: situation, problem, approach, impact, and outcome
•Added TLDR section summarizing the one-person-army story
•Added 5 video placeholder sections for key feature demos (seed data, LLM chat, scale adaptation, rapid iteration, interactive workflows)
•Structured before/after impact comparison (without AI vs with AI)
•Updated project tags, description, and chat context for richer AI sidebar conversations
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v0.7.02026-01-24
Edge-Touching Cards & Feature Flags
Major visual refinement with cleaner card layouts and developer tools for design iteration.
•Implemented edge-touching card style (no gaps, shared borders)
•Added feature flag system with Cmd+K drawer for toggling design options
•Created shared GitHubContributions component for reuse across pages
•Testimonials now show as horizontal carousel (2 visible at a time)
•Projects page matches homepage shell styling with border-x
•Section title borders toggleable via feature flag
•Removed chat input border for cleaner alignment
•Added Experience section with timeline visualization
•Added Testimonials section with colleague quotes
Built with:Claude Code
v0.6.02026-01-24
Theme System Overhaul & System Mode
Complete redesign of theming with accent colors and system preference support.
•Added theme dropdown with System/Day/Night mode options
•System mode automatically follows OS light/dark preference