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Notes from the studio

Essays on structure, type, and building sites that stay maintainable after handoff.

  1. Dark mode without surprise

    How the theme prevents flashes, respects system preference, and keeps contrast measurable.

  2. Handing off a case study page

    A simple content model for project pages buyers can extend without touching layout code.

  3. Type scales for independent studios

    Large body copy and tight display headings — a pairing that keeps freelance sites readable.

  4. Building with editorial restraint

    Why a freelancer portfolio should feel like a magazine spread, not a template grid.