This weekend’s Small Web showcase feature is Ooops.lol; a pocket of the small web where code, creativity, and personal expression thrive. Z, the mind behind the site, has been coding since the Neopets era—back when tweaking premade layouts was the ultimate form of customization. Their passion for cobbling together code reignited in 2023 through Grundo’s Cafe, and now, this site is a space for them to experiment, build, and share. With a deep interest in media analysis, food science, and accessibility, Z approaches web design with both a technical and thoughtful touch, making the internet a little more inclusive while having fun along the way.
Beyond coding, Z is a gamer at heart, with a particular love for roguelikes, and an anime enthusiast always on the hunt for the next great watch. When they’re not immersed in digital worlds, they enjoy tending to their garden—whenever their health allows. Chronic illness has shaped their approach to creativity, shifting their focus from productivity to pure enjoyment. Free from the pressures of work and social media, they’ve reclaimed their artistic spark, letting ideas grow naturally, much like the sunflowers in lead-laced soil that they compare their website to—healing and transformative.
Accessibility is a major focus of Ooops.lol, as Z often browses the web from a mobile device. Their goal is to refine their skills with media queries and JavaScript, crafting responsive templates and easy-to-use accessibility scripts to help others make their sites more user-friendly. This ever-evolving site is a testament to intentional creation, built not for algorithms but for people. With pages dedicated to personal musings, favorite things, their beloved Bengal cats, and a manifesto of their digital philosophy, Ooops.lol is an inviting, unconventional space that encourages visitors to stay a while and explore.
👉 Check their site out here: https://ooops.lol/
