Building My Own Platform
Instead of using WordPress or a static site generator, I built my personal site from scratch with Laravel. It's a content hub for everything I create: blog posts, podcast episodes, project showcases, and a contact form for freelance inquiries.
Technical Highlights
- Laravel 12 with Filament 5 admin panel for content management
- Multi-podcast support with episode management and show notes
- Markdown blog with Prism.js syntax highlighting
- Newsletter subscriber system
- Contact form powered by Resend
- Modern dark theme with micro-interactions and CSS animations
Design Philosophy
I wanted something that felt like a developer's site. Dark, clean, and fast. The homepage features a VS Code-style code editor mockup that doubles as an introduction. No bloat, no page builders, just Blade templates and Tailwind.
More Projects
Mouse28
A Disney parks blog and podcast built for families navigating accessibility, featuring weekly content from a family who visits Disney every week with their autistic daughter.
Ringside
A wrestling promotion management platform for booking events, managing rosters, tracking championships, and organizing storylines.
Bakery on Biscotto
Built a custom website for a local sourdough bakery business. Features a handcrafted design with interactive menu, customer review system with admin approval, and a Filament-powered dashboard for the business owner.