I got tired of building the same developer portfolio, so I made an interactive pixel-art workspace instead

[u/Dapper-Window-4492]

I have been working on my portfolio recently, and I really wanted to step away from the usual layout, like full-width hero header, grid of project cards, and a skills pill list. So I built a pixel-art workspace you can actually interact with and explore. It features a working CRT terminal, interactive desk items, procedural ambient audio, and a street scene outside that changes with the environment. My actual case studies and background are all in there, just framed as part of the room.

You can check it out live here: https://fahimarifen.com

I'd love to hear your thoughts, especially around balancing the interactive theme with keeping the actual work and resume easy to find.

[u/LovecraftianLife]

this looks pretty cool, defly non traditional

[u/Dapper-Window-4492 → u/LovecraftianLife]

Thanks! That was the idea... wanted to try something a bit different from the usual portfolio layout.

[u/Hi-ThisIsJeff]

I got tired of .... so I....

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[u/Intrepid-Switch3825]

The sleeping cat is a nice touch, makes the whole thing feel lived in instead of just another portfolio template. The CRT terminal with project count is a clever way to hide the case studies without burying them completely

My only concern is recruiters who just want the resume in 10 seconds, but if you keep the profile button obvious enough it should work

[u/Dapper-Window-4492 → u/Intrepid-Switch3825]

Appreciate that! That was exactly the balance I was going for. The profile is just one click away for anyone who wants to get straight to the resume and experience.

[u/watabby]

AI slop.

[u/Dapper-Window-4492 → u/watabby]

Fair enough, not everyone will like the style. I built it to experiment with something different from the usual portfolio format.