Tell HN: I let my 6-year-old daughter design my website

Article summary

A developer worked with their 6-year-old daughter to design a website, with the daughter creating the drawings and the developer digitizing and coding the site. The resulting website is a simple, self-contained HTML page with inline SVGs and no JavaScript. The site weighs 35KB total, excluding the favicon. The developer is pleased with the outcome and notes its simplicity and lack of external dependencies.

Main themes

• web development
• design and simplicity
• self-contained pages
• accessibility and usability
• feedback and criticism
• personal projects and collaboration
• browser compatibility and limitations

What commenters say

• The website's design is visually appealing and effective despite its simplicity.
• The lack of a portfolio or more detailed information about the developer on the site is a limitation.
• The use of self-contained pages can simplify long-term maintenance and reduce dependencies.
• Some users experienced issues with the site's display on certain devices or browsers, such as Firefox.
• Constructive feedback on the site's design and accessibility is necessary and appreciated.
• The tone and delivery of feedback can greatly impact its reception and usefulness.
• The site's simplicity and small size make it a good candidate for inclusion in the 512KB club.
• The design could be improved with additional features such as text labels for accessibility or antialiasing for better display on certain browsers.