Portfolio Project Page

Project Overview

This project involved creating a custom archive page for portfolio projects in WordPress. The purpose of the archive was to display multiple case studies in a consistent and visually appealing format so that users could browse projects easily.

The archive was designed using a card layout. Each card includes the project title, featured image, and a short description. This approach helps users scan the page quickly and choose which project they want to explore in more detail.

One important goal of this project was responsiveness. The archive page was built mobile-first so it works well on both small and large screens. On smaller devices, the cards stack in a single column, while on larger screens the layout expands into multiple columns.

The development process also helped me understand WordPress template hierarchy. I created a dedicated archive template for the custom post type so WordPress could automatically load the correct design for the project archive page.

Another part of this project was styling hover effects for the project cards. This small interaction makes the page feel more dynamic and professional. Even a simple movement or shadow on hover improves the user experience and makes the archive more engaging.

This project was valuable because it helped me connect design thinking with coding. I learned how to structure content, style reusable components, and use WordPress features to display dynamic content in a meaningful way.