TEST THIS PROJECT
Why I Chose a Retro Aesthetic & Independent Hosting
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🎨 The Retro Aesthetic
This site embraces the pixel-art, neon-glow aesthetic of the 1990s web. Back then, websites were personal expressions—digital homes lovingly crafted by individuals, not algorithms. The retro look is a reminder of a time when the web was more human-scale, experimental, and weird.
By using monospace fonts, bright neon colors, simple geometric layouts, and VHS-inspired effects, we celebrate digital vernacular art and the playful DIY spirit that defined personal homepages on platforms like GeoCities and, today, NeoCities.
🌐 Independent Hosting & the Open Commons
This website is hosted on independent infrastructure—part of a growing network of community-run servers, CHATON collectives, and peer-hosted services. These platforms prioritize user autonomy, data privacy, and collective governance over profit-driven models.
By choosing independent hosting, we support: Commons-based peer production • Decentralized infrastructure • Community stewardship • Digital autonomy • Resistance to platform monopolies
💭 About the Author
I'm a believer in the small web, digital commons, and community-driven technology. This site is my contribution to keeping the web weird, personal, and free. I hope it inspires you to create your own corner of the internet.
Feel free to reach out, share your own sites, or connect on indie web platforms. Let's keep the spirit of the early web alive!