2025 Site Redesign — Easter Edition

April 17, 2025

Why I Redesigned My Website This Easter

Easter is usually a time of renewal, reflection, and chocolate-induced clarity. This year, it also became the perfect excuse to finally tackle something I’d been putting off for too long: redesigning my website.

Reasons why I wanted to redesign my website

  1. It No Longer Felt Like Me
    Over time, websites can start to feel like old outfits—what once fit perfectly starts to feel outdated. My site didn’t reflect where I am today in terms of skills, goals, or personality. I wanted something that felt more aligned with my current vibe: cleaner, faster, and more intentional.

  2. I Wanted to Play With New Ideas
    Redesigning a personal site is the perfect excuse to experiment. Easter gave me a reason to tinker with layouts, try out that new animation idea, and explore visual storytelling in a way I hadn’t before. Not everything made the final cut—but the process was half the fun.

  3. I Wanted to Enjoy the Site Again
    Let’s be real—if you're not excited to share your own website, it’s probably time to do something about it. I wanted to be proud of every page, every interaction, every micro-detail. Easter gave me the nudge (and the quiet long weekend) to do just that.

I Couldn’t Let Go of the Old Homepage—So I Hid It

As much as I was excited about the redesign, part of me was still nostalgic for the old homepage. It had been through a lot with me. So instead of scrapping it entirely, I moved it to a secret route — a little time capsule for anyone curious to see where things started. It’s my way of honoring the past while stepping into what’s next.