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Portfolio Website - Prismic CMS Integration & Creative Enhancement

🎯 Project Goals

Transform the current static portfolio into a fully dynamic, CMS-driven multipage website with unique creative flair, ready for Vercel deployment.

📋 Task Breakdown

Phase 1: Prismic CMS Setup & Research

  • Research Reference Implementation

    • Review wa_energizewellington.co.nz for Prismic patterns (single page)
    • Research multipage Prismic portfolio projects online
    • Study Prismic Slice Machine documentation
    • Review Next.js 15 + Prismic integration best practices

  • Prismic Repository Setup

    • Create new Prismic repository for portfolio
    • Configure custom types (Homepage, Project, Page, Skills, etc.)
    • Set up environment variables (.env.local)
    • Configure API access and preview mode

Phase 2: Core CMS Integration

  • Environment & Configuration

    • Create .env.local with Prismic repository URL and access token
    • Update prismic.ts configuration for multipage routing
    • Set up Slice Machine configuration
    • Configure preview mode for development

  • Dynamic Routing Implementation

    • Create app/[uid]/page.tsx for dynamic pages
    • Implement app/projects/[slug]/page.tsx for project details
    • Add proper metadata and SEO handling
    • Set up 404 handling for missing content

  • Slice Component Conversion

    • Convert HeroSlice to fetch from Prismic
    • Convert AboutSlice to use Prismic RichText
    • Convert ProjectsSlice to fetch project collection
    • Convert SkillsSlice to use Prismic data
    • Convert EducationSlice to use CMS content
    • Convert ContactSlice with configurable content

Phase 3: Creative Enhancement

  • Unique Design Elements

    • Add custom cursor effects
    • Implement parallax scrolling sections
    • Create animated section transitions
    • Add interactive particle background
    • Design custom loading animations

  • Advanced Animations

    • Enhance Framer Motion animations
    • Add scroll-triggered animations
    • Create interactive project hover effects
    • Implement smooth page transitions
    • Add micro-interactions throughout

  • Creative Components

    • Design unique skill visualization (not just bars)
    • Create interactive project showcase
    • Add floating action buttons
    • Implement creative navigation menu
    • Design animated contact form

Phase 4: Content Management

  • Prismic Custom Types

    • Homepage custom type with slices
    • Project custom type with all necessary fields
    • Skills custom type with categories
    • Education custom type with timeline
    • Settings custom type for global content

  • Content Population

    • Migrate existing content to Prismic
    • Add sample projects with rich descriptions
    • Create skill categories and items
    • Add education timeline entries
    • Configure contact information

Phase 5: Advanced Features

  • SEO & Performance

    • Implement proper meta tags from Prismic
    • Add structured data markup
    • Optimize images with Prismic's CDN
    • Configure caching strategies
    • Add sitemap generation

  • Interactive Features

    • Add project filtering by technology
    • Implement search functionality
    • Create tag-based navigation
    • Add reading time for blog posts (if applicable)
    • Implement view counters

Phase 6: Vercel Deployment Preparation

  • Build Optimization

    • Configure Next.js for static export
    • Optimize bundle size
    • Test production build locally
    • Configure Vercel deployment settings

  • Environment Setup

    • Configure Vercel environment variables
    • Set up preview deployments
    • Configure domain settings
    • Test Prismic preview mode in production

🎨 Creative Design Goals

  • Unique Visual Identity: Stand out from typical portfolio templates
  • Smooth Interactions: Fluid animations and transitions
  • Modern Aesthetics: Clean, contemporary design with creative flair
  • Performance First: Fast loading with beautiful visuals
  • Mobile Excellence: Outstanding mobile experience

🛠️ Technical Requirements

  • Next.js 15 App Router
  • TypeScript strict mode
  • Prismic CMS with Slice Machine
  • Framer Motion animations
  • Material-UI + Tailwind CSS
  • React Hook Form + Zod validation
  • Optimized for Vercel deployment

📚 Reference Materials

  • wa_energizewellington.co.nz implementation
  • Prismic documentation and examples
  • Next.js 15 best practices
  • Creative portfolio inspirations
  • Vercel deployment guides

✅ Completion Criteria

  • All content manageable through Prismic CMS
  • Unique, creative design that stands out
  • Fully responsive and accessible
  • Fast performance scores (90+ Lighthouse)
  • Deployed and working on Vercel
  • Preview mode working for content updates
  • SEO optimized with proper meta tags
  • Error handling and 404 pages

Note: This file will be deleted once all tasks are completed and the client is fully satisfied with the project outcome.