CSS Portfolio Project

Creating a personal portfolio using HTML and CSS is a great way to showcase your projects, skills, and contact information. It’s also an ideal beginner-to-intermediate CSS project.

1. Basic Structure

Here’s a simple structure to get started:


<header>...</header>
<section id="about">...</section>
<section id="projects">...</section>
<section id="contact">...</section>
<footer>...</footer>

2. Hero Banner

The landing section with your name and title:


.hero {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #2563eb, #1e3a8a);
    color: white;
    padding: 80px 20px;
    text-align: center;
}
.hero h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.hero p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

3. Project Showcase Grid

Display projects using cards with CSS Grid:


.projects {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
}
.project-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.project-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}
.project-card .content {
    padding: 1rem;
}

4. Contact Section

Include a contact form or email/social links:


.contact-form {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}
.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea {
    padding: 10px;
    border: 1px solid #ccc;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

5. Tips for Your Portfolio

Highlight your best projects first.
Use real screenshots or project links.
Include a short bio and skillset.
Keep it responsive and mobile-friendly.
Add subtle animations for interactivity.

Conclusion

A portfolio project helps you practice layout, responsiveness, and visual design. With CSS Grid, Flexbox, and transitions, you can build a professional and impressive showcase site.

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