Website redesign

I decided to slightly refocus my work and, in the process, renewed the company name, visual identity, and website. The goal was to build a comprehensive site that does not focus on selling a single specific skill, but instead demonstrates how problem-solving and an applied mindset can remain consistent regardless of context or technology.

Until now, the website had very much been a cobbler’s children situation, despite web technologies being one of my core areas of expertise.

Goals

The key goals for the redesign were:

• Content available in both Finnish and English
• A framework that handles trivial concerns out of the box while still enabling more complex pages when needed
• Lightweight maintenance
• Low fixed costs
• Minimal dependency on SaaS services

Technology choices

There are many possible ways to build a website. With a developer background, it was natural for me to retain as much technical control as possible, while ensuring that long-term maintenance would remain lightweight.

I chose the Next.js framework, which combines server-side and client-side rendering and is supported by a strong developer community and ecosystem. The React and Node.js ecosystems are also familiar and enjoyable environments for me to work in.

The site does not use a separate content management system. In this case, it is more practical to make changes to both content and source code at the same time, within a single workflow. Content is structured using a combination of JSX components and MDX documents as appropriate.

Refined details

The site is fully responsive and adapts to different device types. Most layout imagery is vector-based and supports both light and dark color schemes based on browser preferences. The visual theme is entirely my own work.

With this foundation, the site should remain fit for purpose for years to come. Naturally, small refinements and new content will continue to be added over time.