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src/app/components/FadeInSection.js

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+"use client";
+
+import { useRef, useState, useEffect } from 'react';
+
+const FadeInSection = ({ children }) => {
+  const domRef = useRef();
+  const [hasBeenVisible, setHasBeenVisible] = useState(false);
+  const [opacity, setOpacity] = useState(0);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const thresholds = Array.from({ length: 101 }, (_, i) => i / 100);
+    const observer = new IntersectionObserver(
+      (entries) => {
+        entries.forEach((entry) => {
+          // If 30% or more of the element is visible and it hasn't been set visible before...
+          if (entry.intersectionRatio >= 0.3 && !hasBeenVisible) {
+            setHasBeenVisible(true);
+            setOpacity(1);
+          } else if (!hasBeenVisible) {
+            // Gradually update opacity until the threshold is met
+            setOpacity(entry.intersectionRatio);
+          }
+        });
+      },
+      {
+        threshold: thresholds,
+        // A slight negative bottom margin delays the fade until more of the section is in view
+        rootMargin: "0px 0px -20% 0px",
+      }
+    );
+    if (domRef.current) {
+      observer.observe(domRef.current);
+    }
+    return () => {
+      observer.disconnect();
+    };
+  }, [hasBeenVisible]);
+
+  return (
+    <div
+      ref={domRef}
+      className="fade-in-section"
+      style={{
+        opacity: hasBeenVisible ? 1 : opacity,
+        transform: hasBeenVisible ? "none" : `translateY(${(1 - opacity) * 20}px)`,
+        transition: "opacity 0.3s ease-out, transform 0.3s ease-out",
+      }}
+    >
+      {children}
+    </div>
+  );
+};
+
+export default FadeInSection;

src/app/globals.css

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+/* Global Styles */
+body {
+  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000000, #1a001a);
+  font-size: 1.125rem;
+  font-family: 'Helvetica', sans-serif;
+  color: #ffffff;
+  margin: 0;
+  padding: 0;
+}
+
 .container {
   max-width: 1200px;
   margin: 0 auto;
@@ -12,58 +22,86 @@
 .title {
   font-size: 2.5rem;
   margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
+  color: #ffffff;
+}
+
+/* Title animation classes */
+.title.normal {
+  opacity: 1;
+}
+.title.fadeOut {
+  animation: fadeOutAnimation 0.5s forwards;
+}
+.title.fadeIn {
+  animation: fadeInAnimation 0.5s forwards;
+}
+
+@keyframes fadeOutAnimation {
+  from { opacity: 1; }
+  to { opacity: 0; }
+}
+@keyframes fadeInAnimation {
+  from { opacity: 0; }
+  to { opacity: 1; }
 }
 
 .intro {
-  font-size: 1.25rem;
-  color: #666;
+  font-size: 1.5rem;
+  color: #cccccc;
+}
+
+/* Default fade-in section: occupies at least one full viewport */
+.fade-in-section {
+  min-height: 100vh;
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  opacity: 0;
+  transform: translateY(20px);
+  transition: opacity 0.3s ease-out, transform 0.3s ease-out;
+  will-change: opacity, transform;
+}
+
+/* Custom override for the first content section */
+.firstSection {
+  min-height: auto; /* Remove full viewport height requirement */
+  padding: 2rem 0; /* Add vertical padding if needed */
 }
 
 .section {
   display: flex;
   align-items: center;
   justify-content: space-between;
-  margin-bottom: 2rem;
-}
-
-/* Section where text is on the left */
-.textLeft {
-  flex: 1;
-  padding: 1rem;
-}
-
-/* Section where image is on the right */
-.imageRight {
-  flex: 1;
-  padding: 1rem;
-}
-
-/* Section where image is on the left */
-.imageLeft {
-  flex: 1;
-  padding: 1rem;
-}
-
-/* Section where button is on the right */
-.buttonRight {
-  flex: 1;
-  padding: 1rem;
-  display: flex;
-  justify-content: flex-end;
-}
-
-/* Ensure images are responsive */
-.imageLeft img,
-.imageRight img {
   width: 100%;
+}
+
+.textLeft,
+.imageRight,
+.imageLeft,
+.buttonLeft {
+  padding: 1rem;
+  flex: 1;
+}
+
+/* Button container aligned to the left */
+.buttonLeft {
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: flex-start;
+}
+
+/* Slightly smaller images */
+.imageRight img,
+.imageLeft img {
+  width: 90%;
   height: auto;
   border-radius: 8px;
 }
 
+/* Enlarged Learn More button with dark purple tones */
 .learnMoreButton {
-  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
-  font-size: 1rem;
-  background-color: #0070f3;
+  padding: 1rem 2rem;
+  font-size: 1.25rem;
+  background-color: #3d003d;
   border: none;
   border-radius: 5px;
   color: #fff;
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 }
 
 .learnMoreButton:hover {
-  background-color: #005bb5;
+  background-color: #2e002e;
 }
+
+/* Scroll Prompt styling with no background */
+.scrollPrompt {
+  position: fixed;
+  bottom: 20px;
+  left: 50%;
+  transform: translateX(-50%);
+  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
+  border-radius: 5px;
+  color: #fff;
+  font-size: 1rem;
+  z-index: 1000;
+  background: none;
+}
+
+/* When section is fully visible */
+.fade-in-section.is-visible {
+  opacity: 1;
+  transform: none;
+}
+
+/* Hide scrollbar for Chrome, Safari, Opera */
+::-webkit-scrollbar {
+  display: none;
+}
+
+/* Hide scrollbar for IE, Edge and Firefox */
+body {
+  -ms-overflow-style: none;  /* IE and Edge */
+  scrollbar-width: none;     /* Firefox */
+}
+
+

src/app/page.js

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+"use client";
+
+import { useState, useEffect } from "react";
 import Image from "next/image";
+import Link from "next/link";
+import FadeInSection from "./components/FadeInSection";
 
 export default function Home() {
+  const [showScrollPrompt, setShowScrollPrompt] = useState(false);
+  const [title, setTitle] = useState("Fretux");
+  const [phase, setPhase] = useState("normal");
+
+  // Title flicker effect: every 3 seconds, fade out, toggle title, then fade in.
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const interval = setInterval(() => {
+      setPhase("fadeOut");
+      setTimeout(() => {
+        setTitle((prev) => (prev === "Fretux" ? "Frederik Spirgi" : "Fretux"));
+        setPhase("fadeIn");
+        setTimeout(() => {
+          setPhase("normal");
+        }, 500);
+      }, 500);
+    }, 3000);
+    return () => clearInterval(interval);
+  }, []);
+
+  // Show scroll prompt after a delay (once the title has loaded in).
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const timer = setTimeout(() => {
+      setShowScrollPrompt(true);
+    }, 1500); // Adjust the delay as needed
+    return () => clearTimeout(timer);
+  }, []);
+
+  // Remove the scroll prompt permanently upon first scroll.
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const handleScroll = () => {
+      setShowScrollPrompt(false);
+      window.removeEventListener("scroll", handleScroll);
+    };
+
+    window.addEventListener("scroll", handleScroll);
+    return () => window.removeEventListener("scroll", handleScroll);
+  }, []);
+
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen bg-gray-50 flex flex-col items-center justify-center px-4 py-12">
-      {/* Header with title and introduction */}
-      <header className="text-center mb-16">
-        <h1 className="text-5xl font-bold mb-4">My Portfolio</h1>
-        <p className="text-xl text-gray-600">
-          Welcome to my personal portfolio. I am passionate about creating beautiful and efficient web experiences.
-        </p>
-      </header>
+    <div className="container">
+      {showScrollPrompt && (
+        <div className="scrollPrompt">
+          <p>Scroll subtly</p>
+        </div>
+      )}
 
-      {/* Section 1: Text on left, image on right */}
-      <section className="flex flex-col md:flex-row items-center mb-16 w-full max-w-5xl">
-        <div className="md:w-1/2 p-4">
-          <p className="text-lg text-gray-700">
-            I specialize in building responsive, dynamic web applications that deliver exceptional user experiences.
+      <FadeInSection>
+        <header className="header">
+          <h1 className={`title ${phase}`}>{title}</h1>
+          <p className="intro">
+            Welcome to my portfolio. I’m a web developer passionate about building modern, responsive applications.
           </p>
-        </div>
-        <div className="md:w-1/2 p-4 flex justify-center">
-          <Image
-            src="/project1.jpg" // Replace with your image path
-            alt="Project showcase"
-            width={500}
-            height={300}
-            className="rounded-lg shadow-lg"
-          />
-        </div>
-      </section>
+        </header>
+      </FadeInSection>
 
-      {/* Section 2: Image on left, button on right */}
-      <section className="flex flex-col md:flex-row items-center w-full max-w-5xl">
-        <div className="md:w-1/2 p-4 flex justify-center">
-          <Image
-            src="/project2.jpg" // Replace with your image path
-            alt="Another project"
-            width={500}
-            height={300}
-            className="rounded-lg shadow-lg"
-          />
-        </div>
-        <div className="md:w-1/2 p-4 flex justify-center">
-          <button className="px-8 py-4 bg-blue-600 text-white text-lg rounded-lg hover:bg-blue-700 transition">
-            Learn More
-          </button>
-        </div>
-      </section>
+      <FadeInSection>
+        <section className="section">
+          <div className="textLeft">
+            <p>
+              I specialize in creating intuitive user experiences and dynamic web solutions using Next.js, React, and modern design principles.
+            </p>
+          </div>
+          <div className="imageRight">
+            <Image
+              src="/images/portfolio1.jpg"
+              alt="Screenshot of a portfolio project"
+              width={500}
+              height={300}
+            />
+          </div>
+        </section>
+      </FadeInSection>
+
+      <FadeInSection>
+        <section className="section">
+          <div className="imageLeft">
+            <Image
+              src="/images/portfolio2.jpg"
+              alt="Another project snapshot"
+              width={500}
+              height={300}
+            />
+          </div>
+          <div className="buttonLeft">
+            <Link href="/about">
+              <button className="learnMoreButton">Learn More</button>
+            </Link>
+          </div>
+        </section>
+      </FadeInSection>
     </div>
   );
 }