Deathrow Esport

Deathrow Esport was the official website for a competitive esports organization. This project marked my first freelance website development experience, representing a significant milestone in my career as a web developer.

Project Overview

This was a 2-month collaboration with the Deathrow Esport team to create their official online presence. The website served as the digital headquarters for the team, showcasing their brand, achievements, and providing updates to fans and sponsors. Unfortunately, the team is no longer active.

Personal Milestone

This project holds special significance as:

• First Freelance Project: My inaugural client work as an independent developer
• 2-Month Development Cycle: Intensive collaboration period with the client
• Complete Project Ownership: From initial concept to final deployment
• Client Relationship Management: First experience managing client expectations and feedback
• Professional Growth: Transition from personal projects to client work

Features

• Team Showcase: Comprehensive roster with player profiles and achievements
• Dynamic Content Management: Strapi CMS for easy content updates
• News & Updates: Latest news from the organization and competitive scene
• Brand Identity: Strong visual design representing the team’s competitive spirit
• Sponsor Integration: Professional presentation of partnerships and sponsors
• Responsive Design: Optimized viewing across all devices
• Smooth Animations: Framer Motion for enhanced user experience

Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js with React for optimal performance
• Styling: Tailwind CSS for rapid and responsive design
• Animations: Framer Motion for smooth page transitions and interactions
• Content Management: Strapi CMS for dynamic content management
• Deployment: Vercel for reliable hosting and deployment
• Performance: Optimized for speed and SEO

Development Experience

Working on this project taught me valuable lessons about:

• Client Communication: Regular updates and feedback sessions
• Project Management: Meeting deadlines and managing scope
• Professional Standards: Delivering production-ready code
• CMS Integration: Working with headless CMS solutions
• Brand Consistency: Translating brand identity into web design

Design Philosophy

The website design emphasized the competitive and professional nature of esports while maintaining accessibility for fans and potential sponsors. Bold visual elements and dynamic layouts captured the energy of competitive gaming while ensuring professional presentation for business stakeholders.

Project Legacy

While the Deathrow Esport team is no longer active, this project remains a cornerstone in my development journey. It demonstrated my ability to work with clients, manage complex projects, and deliver professional websites under real-world constraints.

Live Website

The website can be viewed at deathrow.vercel.app (archived).