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🎨 Template Configuration Examples

This document provides real-world examples of how to customize the Architect Resume Template for different professional roles and personal branding needs.

📁 Example Configurations

The /examples directory contains complete configuration files for different professional roles:

• architect-config.json - Sustainable architecture specialist
• urban-planner-config.json - Smart city consultant
• interior-designer-config.json - Luxury interior designer

🏗️ Architect Example: Sarah Chen

Professional Focus: Sustainable Architecture & Green Design

Key Configuration Highlights:

{
  "personal": {
    "name": "Sarah Chen",
    "title": "Senior Architect & Sustainable Design Specialist",
    "tagline": "Designing Tomorrow's Sustainable World"
  },
  "branding": {
    "colors": {
      "primary": "#2d5a27",  // Forest green - eco-friendly theme
      "accent": "#8bc34a"    // Light green accent
    }
  },
  "features": {
    "blog": true,           // Sustainability articles
    "darkMode": true        // Eco-conscious dark mode
  }
}

Visual Identity:

• Color Palette: Earth tones and greens reflecting environmental focus
• Typography: Classic serif headings with clean sans-serif body text
• Content Focus: LEED certifications, green building projects, sustainable materials

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🏙️ Urban Planner Example: Marcus Rodriguez

Professional Focus: Smart Cities & Data-Driven Planning

Key Configuration Highlights:

{
  "personal": {
    "name": "Marcus Rodriguez",
    "title": "Urban Planner & Smart City Consultant",
    "tagline": "Building Smart Cities for Smart People"
  },
  "branding": {
    "colors": {
      "primary": "#1e3a8a",  // Professional blue
      "accent": "#3b82f6"    // Tech-focused bright blue
    }
  },
  "social": {
    "twitter": "https://twitter.com/smartcitymarc"  // Additional social platform
  }
}

Visual Identity:

• Color Palette: Blues conveying trust, technology, and professionalism
• Typography: Modern sans-serif fonts reflecting tech-forward approach
• Content Focus: Smart infrastructure, data analytics, urban mobility solutions

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🏠 Interior Designer Example: Isabella Thompson

Professional Focus: Luxury Residential Design

Key Configuration Highlights:

{
  "personal": {
    "name": "Isabella Thompson", 
    "title": "Interior Designer & Space Planning Expert",
    "tagline": "Transforming Spaces, Enhancing Lives"
  },
  "branding": {
    "colors": {
      "primary": "#8b4513",  // Rich brown - luxury wood tones
      "accent": "#daa520"    // Gold accent for luxury feel
    }
  },
  "features": {
    "chatbot": false,       // More personal, less automated approach
    "testimonials": true    // Client testimonials important for interior design
  }
}

Visual Identity:

• Color Palette: Warm browns and golds suggesting luxury materials
• Typography: Elegant serif fonts for sophisticated appeal
• Content Focus: Residential projects, material sourcing, client transformations

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🎯 Customization Strategies

Color Psychology by Profession

Profession	Primary Colors	Psychology	Examples
Sustainable Architect	Greens, Earth tones	Environmental consciousness	#2d5a27, #8bc34a
Corporate Architect	Blues, Grays	Trust, professionalism	#1e3a8a, #64748b
Residential Designer	Warm browns, Golds	Luxury, comfort	#8b4513, #daa520
Modern Architect	Black, White, Orange	Innovation, minimalism	#1f2937, #f97316
Landscape Architect	Greens, Blues	Nature, water	#059669, #0ea5e9

Typography Combinations

Classic & Traditional

{
  "fonts": {
    "heading": "Playfair Display",  // Elegant serif
    "body": "Source Sans Pro"      // Readable sans-serif
  }
}

Modern & Tech-Forward

{
  "fonts": {
    "heading": "Montserrat",       // Geometric sans-serif
    "body": "Open Sans"           // Clean, modern
  }
}

Luxury & Sophisticated

{
  "fonts": {
    "heading": "Crimson Text",     // Refined serif
    "body": "Lato"                // Humanist sans-serif
  }
}

Feature Selection Guide

Feature	Best For	When to Enable
Blog	Thought leaders, educators	Share expertise, SEO benefits
Chatbot	Tech-savvy professionals	High-volume inquiries, modern approach
Portfolio	All visual professionals	Showcase work (essential)
Testimonials	Service providers	Build trust with social proof
Dark Mode	Tech/sustainable focus	Modern audience, accessibility

🚀 Implementation Steps

1. Choose Your Base Example

# Copy an example configuration
cp examples/architect-config.json template.config.json

# Or start with the basic template
cp template.config.json my-config.json

2. Customize Your Configuration

Edit the JSON file with your specific information:

• Update personal details
• Choose appropriate colors
• Select relevant features
• Customize content sections

3. Apply Your Configuration

# Use the setup script
npm run setup

# Or manually update environment variables
cp .env.example .env.local
# Edit .env.local with your values

4. Test Your Customization

# Start development server
npm run dev

# Open http://localhost:3000 to preview

🎨 Advanced Customization Examples

Multi-Brand Configuration

For professionals with multiple specialties:

{
  "personal": {
    "name": "Alex Rivera",
    "title": "Architect & Urban Designer",
    "bio": "Bridging architecture and urban planning to create cohesive, sustainable communities."
  },
  "branding": {
    "colors": {
      "primary": "#4c5c68",    // Neutral professional gray
      "accent": "#06b6d4"      // Versatile cyan
    }
  },
  "content": {
    "hero": {
      "description": "Combining architectural vision with urban planning expertise for comprehensive design solutions."
    }
  }
}

Minimalist Configuration

For those preferring understated elegance:

{
  "branding": {
    "colors": {
      "primary": "#1f2937",    // Deep charcoal
      "accent": "#6b7280"      // Subtle gray accent
    },
    "fonts": {
      "heading": "Inter",      // Same font for consistency
      "body": "Inter"
    }
  },
  "features": {
    "chatbot": false,
    "blog": false,           // Focus only on portfolio
    "testimonials": false
  }
}

Bold & Creative Configuration

For innovative, forward-thinking professionals:

{
  "branding": {
    "colors": {
      "primary": "#dc2626",    // Bold red
      "accent": "#f59e0b"      // Vibrant orange
    },
    "fonts": {
      "heading": "Space Grotesk",  // Modern, distinctive
      "body": "Inter"
    }
  },
  "features": {
    "darkMode": true,
    "chatbot": true,
    "blog": true
  }
}

💡 Pro Tips

Color Harmony

• Use tools like Coolors.co to generate harmonious palettes
• Test colors for accessibility with sufficient contrast ratios
• Consider your target audience’s cultural color associations

Content Strategy

• Architects: Focus on design process, sustainability, technical expertise
• Planners: Emphasize data analysis, community engagement, policy knowledge
• Designers: Highlight style evolution, client relationships, trend awareness

Professional Photography

• Use high-quality project photos with consistent lighting
• Include process shots and behind-the-scenes content
• Maintain consistent image ratios and styling

SEO Optimization

• Include location-based keywords in your bio
• Use descriptive project titles and alt text
• Create location-specific pages if serving multiple markets

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Need inspiration? Browse the example configurations and adapt them to match your unique professional brand and target audience!