🗓️Mar 14, 2026
Building My Personal Site with Next.js
Why I moved from Framer to a custom Next.js setup — and what I learned along the way.
Why I Left Framer
Framer is great for prototyping, but I wanted full control over my site. As someone who works at the intersection of design and engineering, having a codebase I can extend felt important.
The Stack
What I Learned
The biggest challenge was matching my existing Framer design pixel-by-pixel in code. Framer handles animations and layout so effortlessly — recreating that in CSS required patience.
Another surprise was the Notion API. Version 5 introduced breaking changes that took some time to figure out. But once connected, it's a fantastic writing experience.
What's Next
I'm planning to add:
If you're thinking about building your own site, I'd say go for it. The learning is worth it.
