I start with grayscale wireframes and layouts in Figma - no colors or fancy stuff, just focusing on the structure and user flow first. Once we nail that down, I create the full hi-fi designs with all the visual details. If we're doing complex animations, I'll often mock them up in After Effects first so you can see exactly how they'll feel before I code them. Then I implement everything in code with real GSAP animations. This way, there are no surprises - you see the vision come together step by step.

It depends on what we're building. A custom Astro site usually takes me 4-6 weeks if it's straightforward, maybe 8-10 weeks if we're doing something really custom with lots of animations and special features. If you just need me to add GSAP animations to an existing site, that's usually 2-4 weeks. I only work on one project at a time, so you get my full attention.

Yeah, I stick around after launch. I offer different levels of ongoing support - could be just keeping things updated and running smoothly, or we can keep iterating and improving the design based on how users are actually using the site. We'll figure out what makes sense for your situation.

Honestly, it varies quite a bit. Custom Astro builds are different from adding animations to an existing WordPress site, you know? The complexity of the design, how much custom development is needed, what kind of animations we're talking about - it all factors in. I always give you a detailed breakdown after we chat about what you're looking for.

Both! I love working directly with clients on their dream projects, but I also team up with agencies pretty regularly. A lot of agencies reach out when they have a client who needs those buttery-smooth GSAP animations, or when they want someone who really knows design to handle the tricky interactive stuff. It's pretty common for me to jump in and add the animation layer to sites built on various platforms.

GSAP is basically the gold standard for web animations. It's a JavaScript library that lets me create really smooth, performant animations that don't slow down your site. I've been using it for years because it just works - you can create these amazing interactions that make websites feel alive and engaging, without the janky performance issues you get with other animation methods.

Astro is just really, really fast. Like, ridiculously fast. It builds static sites but still lets me add all the interactive stuff where it makes sense. Plus it's super flexible - I can use whatever tools I want for different parts of the site. For clients who want something totally custom and lightning-quick, Astro is perfect. It also plays really nicely with GSAP animations.

Absolutely! This is actually a big part of what I do. I've added GSAP magic to Webflow sites, HubSpot pages, WordPress themes, Shopify stores - you name it. Sometimes agencies hire me specifically for this, or existing site owners realize their site needs more personality. I can usually work with whatever platform you're already using.

Super important. I'm not just a developer who codes things up - the design and user experience are probably what I spend the most time thinking about. Every animation, every interaction, every layout decision is about making the experience better for your users. My background in architecture and 3D design really helps with thinking about space, flow, and how people move through experiences.

Yeah, I can do e-commerce. If we're going custom, I might build something with Astro and connect it to a headless commerce platform. Or I can take your existing Shopify store and make it way more engaging with custom animations and improved design. Really depends on what you're selling and what your goals are.

I show you designs and prototypes as we go, not just at the very end. Usually we'll do 2-3 rounds of revisions on the main design direction, and I'm pretty responsive to feedback throughout. Since it's just me, communication is pretty straightforward - no playing telephone through a bunch of different people.

Most of the time, yes. CRM systems, email marketing tools, analytics, payment processors - I've connected websites to all sorts of business tools. I make sure these integrations don't mess with the design or slow down the animations. If there's something specific you need connected, just ask and I'll let you know if it's doable.

I don't just disappear after launch. I offer different support options depending on what you need - basic maintenance to keep everything running, or more hands-on stuff where we keep improving the site based on how it's performing. Some clients just want peace of mind that someone's keeping an eye on things, others want to keep iterating and adding features.

We figure out what success looks like before we start - maybe that's more people signing up, spending more time on the site, better conversion rates, or just having a site that actually represents your business well. After launch, I can show you how these metrics are improving and where we might want to make adjustments.