Yuhao.app is a digital space I created with the intention of serving multiple purposes. It stands as a digital storefront for my array of apps and games, while also functioning as a platform to showcase my portfolio. Furthermore, it operates as a playground for my web-based projects, in addition to housing a blog where I organize my thoughts and insights.

When it came to the design aspect of the site, my primary goal was to strike a balance between a personal touch and a subdued, neutral aesthetic. Given that the site primarily represents my indie efforts, I aimed to steer clear of an overly industrial appearance. I am one person, and a personal site should always have a personality.

In the same time, the site itself shouldn’t take the center stage, and be overly distracting. It meant to be a platform for all of my projects.

Consequently, I made a decision to eschew the use of colors on the site, instead opting for a range of subtle grayscale tones. By employing this muted color palette, I aimed to ensure that the spotlight remains firmly on the vibrant and dynamic nature of the projects I present. This approach also provided me with the opportunity to prioritize and accentuate the design elements revolving around typography.

Typography

Typography played a pivotal role in shaping the overall aesthetic of the site. And is the first thing I considered when designing this. As a colorless backdrop demanded attention to detail, I selected Vectora by Adrian Frutiger as the sans-serif font. Renowned for its suitability for contemporary displays, Vectora's slender profile exudes a distinctive charm. While deliberating on the choice of fonts, I considered Frutiger and Vesta but ultimately omitted them. Frutiger is too industrialist for a site like this. And although Vesta is designed to be the companion of my serif font of choice. Ultimately I prefer the slender looks of Vectora.

For the serif font, I opted for Capitolium 2 by Gerard Unger, drawn to the font's fusion of historical elements from sixteenth-century italics with a contemporary touch. This choice was influenced by my admiration for Unger's craftsmanship, as Capitolium 2 proved to be an ideal companion for presenting extensive paragraphs of text with clarity and elegance.

Anticipating the inclusion of Chinese and Japanese content on my site, I sought I would accommodate both languages seamlessly. Rather than selecting two separate fonts, I went with Ku Mincho, a typeface skillfully crafted by Julius Hui (許瀚文) and his team at Kowloon type. Known for its Ming-style design. The typeface elegant typeface also comes with a set of meticulous crafted Kana characters by Oryzae LLC (合同會社おりぜ). Special thanks to Kowloon Type for granting the permission to embed this font on this site.