Justin, an Australian music composer, sound designer, and audio wizard, needed a digital home that didn’t just showcase his work — it had to sound and feel like him. The goal was to craft a cinematic, atmospheric portfolio that drew visitors into his world through storytelling, sound, and sensory immersion.

I designed and developed a website built around audio and interactivity. To capture Justin’s signature style, his music plays as a looping background track with a toggle button for user control. A custom “firefly” cursor effect subtly echoes the forest ambience of the hero image, enhancing the sensory experience.

The project gallery introduces horizontal scrolling for a cinematic flow, while soft sound effects on hover bring tactile depth to navigation — turning each interaction into a small moment of play.

Audio Integration

Because music and sound design are at the core of Justin’s work, the website treats sound as a primary design element. Each layer of interactivity — from hover effects to transitions — was carefully tuned to complement his compositions rather than distract from them.

Interactivity & Build

The site features looping background music with a user-controlled toggle, and a custom “firefly” cursor that echoes the forest ambience of the hero image. A horizontal project gallery adds a filmic flow, while hover-triggered sound effects transform each interaction into a small, playful performance.

Color Palette & Typography

A dark theme grounded in deep forest greens reflects Justin’s ambient and mystical aesthetic. Subtle glows and hover highlights evoke the feeling of light filtering through a forest canopy — moody, cinematic, and atmospheric.

The choice of Grenze Gotisch as the primary typeface reinforces Justin’s distinct creative style — vintage, atmospheric, and stylised. Its ornamental character adds depth and texture to the site, visually mirroring the layered quality of his soundscapes.

I built and coded the site from scratch, ensuring it performed smoothly across devices. The final version was deployed on GitHub Pages and connected to Justin’s custom domain.

The new site has significantly boosted engagement and inquiries. It now serves as a cohesive portfolio and storytelling platform — one that resonates with Justin’s target audience and captures the soul of his audio craft.