As an aspiring product designer, I wanted to deepen my understanding of how digital products are built—not just from a design perspective, but from a technical one too. I believe that breaking out of your comfort zone and exploring unfamiliar territory is key to growing in any field.

To become a stronger team player, it's important for me to understand how other departments work—especially developers—so I can collaborate better in cross-functional teams. That’s why I took on a Front-End Development course as part of my specialization at CareerFoundry.

To challenge myself, I decided to design and code my personal portfolio website entirely from scratch. I needed a space to showcase my work, tell my story, and connect with potential collaborators or employers. Rather than rely on templates or pre-made tools, I wanted my website to be a true reflection of my personality, creativity, and coding skills.