How we created
iCrea.xyz
A Collaborative Triumph: Breathing Life into a Bold Latin American Website
About the site
iCrea holds a special place in my portfolio, being one of my earliest professional projects and still a personal favorite. The website’s creation involved a collaborative effort from a talented team of developers, designers, SEO specialists, and myself as a Frontend Developer trainee.
From the outset, iCrea aimed to push boundaries within the Latin American web design landscape. This vision manifested in a dynamic hero section featuring multiple animations, each requiring full responsiveness. The initial design concepts explored various approaches to achieve this innovative hero section.
Having previously been deemed “impractical, heavy, and barely possible” by a previous developer, I was entrusted with creating the hero section animations. This task eventually expanded to encompass the entire website. I discovered a deep enjoyment in crafting user interfaces that came alive with code and seamlessly adapted across diverse screen resolutions. The exceptional teamwork and unwavering support provided by the iCrea team throughout the development process made creating, refining, and polishing the website a truly rewarding experience.
Technical Execution and Impact
Leveraging the capabilities of jQuery, Bootstrap 3, and a healthy dose of creative coding, iCrea flourished into a visually captivating website. The site consistently garnered praise from designers and developers alike, leaving a lasting impression on visitors and serving as a prominent representation of iCrea at various events. Beyond its technical merits, iCrea holds significance as a pivotal project in my career trajectory. It not only marked one of my initial professional endeavors, but also ignited a passion for animation and micro-interactions that continues to define my development aspirations.
Additional Notes
Hidden Gems:
- A careful eye can still spot a glimpse of 17-year-old Edgar Perez within the website’s design.
- The site incorporates a cleverly disguised loading screen featuring pop culture references and tributes to the iCrea team.