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Jake Dewar
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A personal portfolio site built as a love letter to the tools I use every day. Modeled after a code editor, complete with a sidebar, breadcrumbs, and a hidden terminal.

Next.jsShadcnMotionOne Dark

Role

Designer & Developer

Timeline

2026

Stack

Next.js 15TypeScriptTailwind CSS v4Shadcn UIMotion

Problem

Most developer portfolios feel generic. Either a plain list of jobs or an over-designed marketing page that says nothing about how the person actually thinks. I wanted something that felt like me: a builder who cares about craft.

Solution

I designed the site after the tech I design most; Next.js-driven SaaS applications. The sidebar mirrors a collapsible sidebar, the layout uses JetBrains Mono and One Dark theming, and there's an interactive terminal easter egg for visitors who are curious enough to find it. Every component uses Shadcn UI and Motion for smooth, purposeful animations.

Highlights

  • ·IDE-inspired layout with collapsible sidebar, breadcrumbs, and command palette
  • ·One Dark color scheme with full light/dark theme support
  • ·Typewriter effect, animated counters, and staggered entrance animations
  • ·Interactive terminal easter egg with navigable commands
  • ·Live GitHub activity integration via the public API
  • ·Built and shipped in a weekend