 🚀, an independent web design and development studio. The idea behind it is simple: build web experiences that combine sharp design with solid engineering. This post covers what Kantet does, how the site is built, and why I made it the way I did.

Kantet covers the whole path from idea to a running product. There are three core services:

: turning an idea for a digital product into a finished design, on any platform.

: building and maintaining websites, including making sure they perform well and can handle their traffic.

: designing, building and implementing applications, with proper documentation.

I wanted the site to show the studio's approach instead of just describing it. The design uses a blueprint-style grid: a framed column with visible rails, crosshairs and numbered sections like [ 01 / 03 ]. It's minimal and has plenty of whitespace, with large imagery and direct headlines. The homepage moves through services, the latest blog posts and featured work, then ends with a clear "Start a project" call to action.

Besides the homepage, the site has a few main sections:

: case studies covering what was built, for whom, and why the choices were made.

: practical articles on topics like WordPress updates, security vulnerabilities and universal design.

: a simple way to get in touch about a new project.

Kantet runs on a modern, lean stack ⚙️:

, using the App Router and server components.

 as the CMS, with the Studio embedded right in the site. Blog posts, cases, services and homepage content are all editable there.

 for styling, with light and dark themes.

 for image galleries in the case studies.

One part I'm especially happy with is the content workflow 🤖. Sanity is connected to an MCP server, so I can draft blog posts and case studies with an AI assistant straight into the CMS. Drafts are always created unpublished, and I review and publish everything myself in the Studio.

The first cases on the site are two of my own projects:

: a private, self-hosted household hub for meal planning, recipes, shopping, calendar, smart home, energy prices, budget and documents.

: a macOS menu bar app. Hold a key while dragging a file, and a ring of actions appears under your cursor.

If you have a website, an app or a product idea that needs design, development or both, I'd love to hear about it. Visit 

Introducing Kantet: my independent design & development studio

As a WordPress and PHP developer, I'm always on the lookout for ways to enhance the user experience for my clients' websites. And with the rise of chatbots and conversational AI, there's an opportunity to take user engagement to a whole new level. This is where ChatGPT comes in, offering a range of benefits for frontend development and design.

Firstly, ChatGPT can help improve user engagement by providing personalized and relevant responses to user queries. By analyzing user inputs and providing relevant responses, ChatGPT can help users find the information they need quickly and easily. This not only improves the user experience but also reduces the workload for customer service representatives.

Another benefit of using ChatGPT is its ability to offer 24/7 support. With ChatGPT, users can get their queries answered at any time of the day, without the need for human intervention. This can be particularly helpful for businesses with a global reach, where time differences can make it difficult to provide customer support around the clock.

ChatGPT also has the potential to improve conversion rates by providing users with personalized recommendations and product suggestions. By analyzing user behavior and preferences, ChatGPT can offer tailored recommendations that are more likely to convert.

In terms of design, ChatGPT can help simplify the user interface by reducing the number of input fields required for user queries. This can help make the user interface more user-friendly and improve the overall user experience.

Finally, ChatGPT can help improve website accessibility by providing alternative ways for users to interact with the website. For users with disabilities or those who have difficulty using traditional input methods, ChatGPT can provide a more accessible way to engage with the website.

In conclusion, as a WordPress and PHP developer, I see a lot of potential in using ChatGPT for frontend development and design. By improving user engagement, providing 24/7 support, offering personalized recommendations, simplifying the user interface, and improving website accessibility, ChatGPT can help take user engagement to a whole new level.

How ChatGPT Can Revolutionize Frontend Development and Design

From October 27th to 30th, I participated in the 🏆 Grand Nordic Health Hackathon, a rapid prototyping and innovation event where digital solutions are created to improve the health and quality of life of everyday people. I teamed up with a 👨‍💻 Senior Software Developer, Indrit Kello, and we developed a clinical decision support tool called "Symptogram" 🔍.

Symptogram helps family doctors by keeping track of user symptoms and providing an intelligent report prior to the online consultation, saving them time. Before the hackathon began, we attended a pre-hack informational webinar where we were introduced to the case, judges, and expectations. We also had a mentor assigned to help us with our idea and answer any questions we had 👨‍🏫.

To ensure we made the most of our time, we had already brainstormed and created a set of wireframes before the event. During the hackathon, we set up a 🏕️ bootcamp to minimize communication back and forth, allowing us to work more efficiently. Using technologies like Expo, React Native, and Firebase, we created the application from concept to business model to MVP. We designed the UI/UX elements with Adobe XD and Illustrator.

We delivered a 3-minute 📹 video pitch showcasing Symptogram and a one-pager with all the necessary information about the solution 📃. Our hard work paid off, and we were awarded second place in the hackathon 🥈. This event was a great opportunity to see how much can be developed in a short amount of time, and we're happy with the outcome of our solution.

Special thanks to those who supported us, especially Nettmaker 👏, which allowed me to be a part of this event. If you're interested in learning more about Symptogram, you can check out our project and GitHub page.

Grand Nordic Health Hackathon

In the beginning of 2019, while working as a freelance web developer for local companies, I felt that I wasn't pushing my skills as a developer in the right direction. Despite completing my bachelor's degree in digital concept development and several internships in small startups, I couldn't find a workspace to explore new technologies.

That's when AIESEC came to my rescue. I created a profile on their platform and got in touch with companies around the world to explore opportunities for internships. I applied to two internships, one in Belo Horizonte, Brazil 🇧🇷 and the other in Norway 🇳🇴. While the first opportunity didn't work out, I was asked to prove my skills as a developer for the second opportunity. I had three days to develop a website with a design provided by the company.

After becoming a finalist and going through an interview and code review with the leader of development, I was granted a six-month internship in Nettmaker, based in Oslo. Throughout the process, my experience manager in Denmark, Marta, was incredibly helpful and believed in me as more than just another candidate.

I arrived in Oslo a few days early to explore the city before starting my internship on May 1st. The Norwegian division of AIESEC helped me settle in with accommodation and complete the process of my move to Norway.

Throughout the summer, AIESEC hosted several events and introduced me to other interns from different companies. However, as AIESEC rotated their division after the summer vacation, we lost touch. My internship ended, but Nettmaker saw potential in me and offered me the opportunity to stay, which I accepted.

My overall impression of AIESEC is great, and I would definitely recommend them to my friends. They were informative and helpful throughout my internship, and I would like to thank Marta, the Norwegian AIESEC division, for making this opportunity possible. 🙏

Articles.

Introducing Kantet: my independent design & development studio

How ChatGPT Can Revolutionize Frontend Development and Design

Grand Nordic Health Hackathon

Journey with AIESEC