H2L Design Studio
Portfolio website for a local interior designer
A local interior designer required an online presence to showcase their portfolio and attract potential clients. Without a website, the business relied solely on word-of-mouth referrals and lacked a professional platform to display completed projects and contact information.
The project needed to be completed quickly while maintaining a clean, professional aesthetic that would complement rather than overshadow the designer's work. The solution had to be lightweight, fast-loading, and easy for the client to understand without requiring ongoing technical maintenance.
A static portfolio website built with vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript demonstrates that effective web development does not always require complex frameworks. The site features a responsive gallery layout, smooth scroll navigation, and contact integration while maintaining fast load times and zero dependencies.
Vanilla Web Fundamentals
Zero dependencies · No build stepBuilt entirely without frameworks or build tools, demonstrating mastery of core web technologies. The project taught proper HTML semantic structure, CSS layouts before modern tooling, and vanilla JavaScript for interactions.
Responsive Gallery Layout
Mobile-first · CSS GridImplemented a portfolio gallery that adapts gracefully across device sizes using CSS Grid and media queries. Images are optimized for web delivery while maintaining visual quality for showcasing design work.
Production Deployment
3+ years live · Still in useThe site remains live and actively used by the client years after initial development. This longevity demonstrates the value of simple, maintainable code that continues to serve its purpose without requiring ongoing updates or framework migrations.