# Sifat Bhatia — Design Engineer & Creative Technologist

> Personal portfolio and studio site. Sifat Bhatia designs and builds websites, brand identities, and interactive tools for artists, agencies, and creative teams. Contact: sifatbht@gmail.com.

## Key Facts

- Name: Sifat Bhatia
- What he does: Design engineer, creative technologist, front-end developer
- Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Studio: Siftion (independent design and development studio)
- Education: BS Full Sail University (Valedictorian); MS Information Technology, Westcliff University (in progress)
- Availability: Open for freelance projects and full-time opportunities
- Email: sifatbht@gmail.com
- Website: https://sifat.tech

## Pages

- [Home](https://sifat.tech/): Portfolio, selected work, services, and contact.
- [Projects](https://sifat.tech/projects): Selected websites, products, identities, and tools.
- [Services](https://sifat.tech/services): Website design, front-end development, brand identity, and creative technology.
- [Journal](https://sifat.tech/journal): Technical notes and design engineering observations.
- [Now](https://sifat.tech/now): What Sifat is currently working on.
- [Lumière](https://sifat.tech/lumiere): Autonomous design research assistant.

## Expertise

- **Frontend Development:** React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, GSAP, Framer Motion, Lenis
- **Design:** UI/UX, visual identity, design systems, typography, motion design
- **Platforms:** Webflow, WordPress, Squarespace, Vercel, Cloudflare
- **Branding:** Logo design, color systems, brand strategy
- **Tools:** Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Git

## Services

- **Custom Website Design:** site strategy, wireframes, high-fidelity design, responsive systems, motion direction, accessibility review
- **Front-End Development:** React/Next.js builds, Webflow development, CMS integration, animation systems, performance optimization, launch support
- **Brand Identity:** logo/wordmark direction, typography and color systems, brand guidelines, web-ready identity
- **Creative Technology:** small web apps and utilities, AI-assisted prototypes, WebGL and interactive experiments, technical consulting

## Notable Projects

- **Willcall** — Ticket-drop product for live rooms. Next.js, React, TypeScript. https://willcall-three.vercel.app/
- **J. Worra** — Artist website and web identity for a DJ/producer. Moved from Webflow to Next.js; motion-driven, scroll-driven experience. https://www.jworra.com/
- **L'Affaire Musicale** — Full rebrand and website rebuild for a music agency. Editorial layout, CMS-backed roster.
- **Sam Blacky** — Artist website and creative direction.
- **ClipKeep** — Local-first clip vault for saving TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube links. Next.js, Supabase, NVIDIA AI summaries.
- **Aer** — Weather app and front-end system. Vite, React, TypeScript, Open-Meteo.
- **Wicked Paradise** — Event website and brand presence.
- **Cherry Tooth** — Artist website and visual direction.
- **Sif's Utilities** — Creative tools and product refresh. Next.js.

## Contact

- Email: sifatbht@gmail.com
- Website: https://sifat.tech
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siftion/
- GitHub: https://github.com/sifatbhatia
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sifatbhatia
- Location: Los Angeles, CA

## Work Authorization

F-1 student on CPT (Curricular Practical Training). Authorized for part-time and full-time employment.