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The Viral 3D Portfolio
An interactive WebGL experience that won Awwwards SOTD and generated 5 FAANG offers.
Overview
A creative developer wanted a portfolio that would break the internet. The goal was to move away from standard grids and create an immersive world that showcased technical prowess immediately.
Client Requirements
- Gamified user experience (WASD controls)
- Stable 60FPS on mobile devices
- Hidden 'easter eggs' to encourage exploration
- Seamless integration with content management
Key Features
3D Open World Environment
Physics-based Interactions
Dynamic Lighting & Shadows
Spatial Audio System
How We Built It
We modeled the world in Blender, baking lighting into textures to save on performance. We then used React Three Fiber to bring it to life in the browser, using a custom LOD (Level of Detail) system to ensure it ran smoothly on low-end devices.
Technologies
Three.jsReact Three FiberGSAPBlenderWebGL
The Goal
Stand out in a sea of generic grid-based portfolios.
Recognition
- Awwwards Site of the Day
Visual Transformation
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After