Hi, I'm Alex Shanley
a creativedeveloper.
Architecture
Every line of code is a structural beam. I build digital spaces that are rigid in performance but fluid in motion.
Humanity
Technology should be felt, not just used. I chase the micro-moments that make a user feel heard.
Craft
The difference between good and world-class lives in the final 1%. I am obsessed with that 1%.
ABOUT
ME.
ETHOS
I am a Creative Developer based in the digital ether.
I build interfaces that feel heavy, interact with fluidity, and defy the standard constraints of the web.
My work lives at the intersection of brutalist engineering and cinematic motion. I architect experiences that demand attention.
VISION
My journey is fueled by a curiosity for what's possible when artistry meets logic.
With a background rooted in both technical engineering and visual design, I approach the browser as a digital architect. I believe that motion isn't just decoration—it's communication.
I've refined a process that prioritizes performance without ever sacrificing cinematic aesthetics. My goal is to create something that feels "built to last."
METHOD
Complexity hidden behind seamless interaction is where the magic lives.
I thrive in the friction between code and design. I don't just ship products; I ship performances. I treat every pixel as a structural beam and every animation as a narrative beat.
By leveraging tools like GSAP, Three.js, and custom shaders, I bridge the gap between static mockups and living digital ecosystems that reward curiosity.
A comprehensive
technical skillset.
Bridging the gap between engineering and design, I specialize in building scalable digital products, architecting reliable infrastructure, and crafting intuitive user experiences.
Building digital solutions
Full-stack Software Dev

Designing scalability
UX / UI Designer


Reliability
DNS Management
Project integrations
Managing technical execution and motion design workflows to deliver high-fidelity interfaces across complex system ecosystems.


Structure
CMS Developer
Tools I work with,
every single day.
Thoughts on
craft & code.
Why scroll-driven animations are the future of storytelling on the web
ScrollTrigger, native CSS @scroll-timeline, and viewport-relative units have changed everything. Here's how I use them to create experiences that feel cinematic without sacrificing performance.
gsap.to(...)
gl.drawArrays(...)
Glass UI: the anti-bleed fix nobody talks about
How clip-path and isolation stop backdrop-filter from bleeding through stacking contexts.
Structuring a GSAP project that won't collapse under scale
Timelines, modular animation files, and context-aware cleanup — a field-tested architecture for large creative projects.
The 1% rule: obsessing over micro-interactions that matter
The details most people skip — easing curves, hover delays, and cursor affordances — are exactly what make an interface feel alive.


