How I Built My Site

Hey everyone! 👋 In this blog post, I’m excited to share the journey of creating my Bento-inspired website. Inspired by the simplicity and elegance of Japanese bento boxes, I wanted to bring a similar sense of organization and visual appeal to my web design.

Inspiration and Concept

The idea for a Bento-inspired site stemmed from my admiration for minimalist yet functional designs. Bento boxes embody the concept of compartmentalization and balance, which I aimed to translate into a digital experience. Each section of the website serves a purpose, just like each compartment in a bento box holds a different dish.

Design and Layout

Structure and Navigation

I began by sketching out a wireframe that mirrored the segmented layout of a bento box. This involved dividing the content into discrete sections, each with its own focus and content type. For example, one section might feature project showcases, while another could highlight blog posts or contact information.

Visual Elements

To capture the essence of a bento box, I opted for a clean, grid-based layout with subtle animations to enhance user interaction. The color palette was chosen to evoke a sense of harmony and simplicity, drawing inspiration from traditional Japanese aesthetics.

Development Process

Technologies Used

I leveraged modern web technologies such as Svelte for interactive components and CSS Grid for responsive design. Integrating smooth transitions and hover effects helped simulate the tactile experience of interacting with a physical bento box.

Challenges and Solutions

One of the challenges I faced was ensuring the site remained visually appealing while maintaining optimal performance. Optimizing images and implementing lazy loading techniques helped mitigate loading times without compromising on design integrity.

Thanks to Rupsnighdha Kashyap (my senior) for teaching me Svelte and Yash Thakur (my friend) for reviewing my site.