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Hi, I'm Alex Shanley
a creative developer.
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%.
LATEST
Projects.
Engage
Financial.
Voucher
Connect.
Talisman
Metals.
ABOUT
ME.
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.
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. Motion isn't just decoration — it's communication.
I've refined a process that prioritises performance without ever sacrificing cinematic aesthetics. My goal is to create something "built to last."
Complexity hidden behind seamless interaction is where the magic lives.
I don't just ship products; I ship performances. Every pixel is a structural beam, every animation a narrative beat.
By leveraging GSAP, Three.js, and custom shaders, I bridge static mockups and living digital ecosystems that reward curiosity.
SERVICES &
technical skillset.
Bridging engineering and design — scalable digital products, reliable infrastructure, and 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 ecosystems.
Structure
CMS Developer
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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.