01_Critique

Inputs

  • SITE_URL: https://acaradonna.github.io
  • CODE: Jekyll + HTML/CSS/JS
  • BRAND MOOD (inferred): precise, confident, quietly inventive; audience: engineers, collaborators, hiring managers
  • BOUNDARIES: fast, AA contrast, reduced-motion supported, maintainable code

Observations

  • Composition: Sidebar-frame is strong; content boxes read clearly; hero lacks a distinctive focal gesture.
  • Color: Deep navy base is professional; accent blue/green can punctuate sparingly; background should stay static for focus.
  • Type: Inter works; hierarchy can benefit from a slightly larger hero and tighter leading in cards.
  • Layering: Remove ornamental noise; keep 2–3 layers max for clarity.
  • Motion: Favor subtle entrance reveals only; no ambient motion by default.

Missed Potential

  1. Hero lacks a memorable visual accent that still stays calm.
  2. Buttons could carry a refined, brand accent gradient—used sparingly.
  3. Cards can feel more tactile with a restrained shadow and focus-visible outline.
  4. Section headings could carry a minimal underline motif.
  5. Systemized tokens ensure consistency (color/motion/space/type).

Top-5 Opportunities

1) Establish a precise token set (color/space/type/motion). 2) Add a tasteful editorial underline for headings/links. 3) Introduce a single accent gradient only to primary CTAs. 4) Keep reveal motion minimal with reduced-motion equivalents. 5) Prototype one signature accent (e.g., underline that gently expands on hover).