Portfolio Website

Welcome to my Portfolio Website repository! This project showcases my journey as a designer and developer, featuring projects that merge creativity and functionality. The website is built with React, styled with CSS, and deployed for easy access.

🌟 Features

• Interactive Portfolio: Explore projects with descriptions, media, and a focus on design and development processes.
• Art & Photography Section: A dedicated space for showcasing creative works.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for viewing on all devices.
• Dynamic Sections:
  • Toggle areas of knowledge and contact details.
  • Hover effects and animations for engaging user interaction.
• Full-Stack Focus: Highlights projects like wayfinding apps, hardware designs, and more.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, React Router
• Styling: CSS
• Deployment: GitHub Pages

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• npm

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/powderly12/Portfolio_website.git
   cd Portfolio_website

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install

3. Run the Application

   npm start

4. Open in Browser Visit http://localhost:3000 to view the website locally.

Deployment

The project is deployed via GitHub Pages. To deploy updates:

1. Build the application:

   npm run build

2. Deploy to GitHub Pages:

   npm run deploy

📂 Project Structure

Portfolio_website/
├── src/
│   ├── components/        # React components
│   ├── assets/            # Images and media
│   ├── pages/             # Project pages and Art section
│   ├── App.js             # Main application
│   └── index.js           # Entry point
├── public/
│   ├── index.html         # HTML template
│   └── assets/            # Public assets
├── package.json           # Project configuration
└── README.md              # Documentation

✨ Highlights

Key Projects

1. Self-Sorting Trash Bin

   • Designed for the BT Young Scientist competition to simplify eco-friendly practices.

2. Drone Light Painter

   • Combines photography and engineering to create light art using drones.

3. Sustainable Navigation App

   • A wayfinding app promoting environmentally friendly transportation choices.

4. AI Engine Visualizations

   • Explains complex AI operations with engaging animations.

Creative Works

A dedicated Art & Photography section showcasing, (Click on the cow to find this):

• Paintings
• Photographs
• Sculptures

🧑‍💻 Contributing

Contributions, suggestions, and improvements are welcome!
Feel free to:

• Fork the repository
• Create a feature branch
• Submit a pull request

📧 Contact

• Portfolio: Explore Online
• LinkedIn: Conor Powderly
• GitHub: powderly12

🎉 Acknowledgments

This project reflects my passion for design and development. Thank you for exploring my work!

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License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.