stashed.in 404 page gets a restyle

Small but satisfying: the stashed.in 404 page finally matches the rest of the app. What changed Restyled to match branding — same look and feel as the rest of the site so a dead link doesn’t feel like a dead end. Optimized the image down to a 256px webp, so even the error page loads fast. A tiny page, but it’s the difference between “ugh, a 404” and a brand-consistent dead end that doesn’t wreck the load budget.

02 Sep 2026 · Varun

portfolio redesign: bento grid

Refreshed the portfolio site with a layout that earns its keep. What changed Featured projects as a bento grid — a more visual, varied layout than the old uniform list, so each project gets a presence roughly matching its scope. Project icons — every project now has a recognizable mark instead of just text. Mobile glass nav — a frosted look that reads well and stays out of the way on small screens. Curated broadcasts — a hand-picked section of highlights rather than everything blindly. A design pass that made the front page feel more like a curated showcase and less like a resume dump.

29 Aug 2026 · Varun