I am

Kurusano

Van Quzie

Software Developer

Building digital experiences that feel warm, alive, and a little magical

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About Me

A little bit about who I am and what makes me tick

I'm a software developer who believes in building things with warmth and wonder. When I'm not coding, you'll find me exploring new technologies, diving into anime, or getting lost in video game worlds.

Gamer Anime Lover Coffee Addict Nature Explorer

What Drives Me

I'm driven by curiosity and the joy of turning ideas into something real. Every project is a chance to learn something new, solve a puzzle, and create experiences that make people smile. The craft of code is my canvas, and I want every line to mean something.

Skills & Tools

The technologies I work with to bring ideas to life

Frontend

TypeScript React Astro Tailwind CSS Next.js HTML/CSS

Backend

Node.js Python PostgreSQL MongoDB REST APIs

Tools

Git Docker Vercel Linux VS Code GitHub

Design

Figma UI/UX Responsive Design Accessibility

Projects

A few things I've built with care and curiosity

Weather Dashboard

Beautiful weather app with animated icons and location search. Real-time forecasts wrapped in a warm, inviting interface that makes checking the weather a delightful experience.

React Tailwind OpenWeather API

Live Demo GitHub

Dev Task Board

Kanban-style project management tool with drag and drop. Organize your workflow with a serene, distraction-free board designed for focus and productivity.

Next.js Prisma PostgreSQL

Live Demo GitHub

Kurusano Portfolio

This very website, built with Ghibli-inspired design. A hand-crafted digital space where warmth meets code, proving portfolios don't have to feel cold.

Astro Tailwind CSS TypeScript

Live Demo GitHub

Latest Writings

Thoughts on code, creativity, and the craft

2026-03-15 5 min read

Why I Chose Astro Over Next.js

After building with both frameworks, here's what swayed me toward Astro's island architecture for content-heavy sites.

2026-02-20 8 min read

Building a Design System with Tailwind

How I created a cohesive Studio Ghibli-inspired design system using Tailwind CSS custom tokens.

2026-01-10 4 min read

The Art of Warm UI Design

Why the best interfaces feel like a cozy room rather than a cold office, and how to achieve that warmth.

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My Journey

A path through code and creativity

2023

The Beginning

Discovered web development and fell in love with the craft. Started with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript basics.

2024

Going Full-Stack

Built my first full-stack application. Learned React, Node.js, and database design through hands-on projects.

2025

Open Source & Growth

Started contributing to open source projects. Expanded into TypeScript, Astro, and modern frameworks.

2026

Creating & Sharing

Freelancing and building projects that matter. Sharing knowledge through writing and community.

Kind Words

What others say about working with me

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Van Quzie has an incredible eye for detail and a passion for creating beautiful, functional interfaces. Working together was a pleasure.

Alex Chen

Senior Developer at TechCorp

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Their ability to blend creativity with technical skills is rare. Every project they touch gets this special quality that makes users smile.

Sarah Kim

Product Designer at CreativeLab

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Reliable, creative, and always delivers quality. Van Quzie turned our vague ideas into a polished product that exceeded expectations.

Marcus Rivera

Founder at StartupX

Let's Connect

Have a project in mind? Let's create something wonderful together.

Find me on

GitHub vanquzie

Twitter @vanquzie

LinkedIn van-quzie

Email hello@kurusano.net

Open Source

My contributions to the developer community

Contribution Activity

500+ contributions in the last year

Featured Repositories

kurusano-portfolio

This portfolio website

react-component-lib

Reusable React component library

dev-tools-collection

CLI tools for developer productivity