Applying Navigability & Accessibility to a Self-Coded Digital Interactive Portfolio

Abstract

In this work, I have expanded upon a digital portfolio that I had created from scratch. This improved digital portfolio encompasses several methods of allowing for accessibility and easier navigation of the content within it. This was done through the creation of new features such as a landing page, prevalent ALT text, reduced motion toggles, buttons which filter portfolio content by categories, search functionality, tab key navigation, and more. Improving the visual presentation was also a focus, which is reflected through responsive layouts for mobile users, animated background graphics, and the revising of the portfolio’s visual hierarchy.

Despite the existence of website builders, I have come to the conclusion that self-coding your own website allows you to express yourself beyond the content you upload to it. With enough dedication and alacrity to learn the basics of coding within HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, developers can create their own designs that convey their unique personalities. My revised website can be found at https://zuchr.github.io/, and seeks to serve as an example of that dedication and expression.