diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 90150af..b10ccda 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ dist/
 
 # dependencies
 node_modules/
+.worktrees/
 
 # logs
 npm-debug.log*
@@ -23,4 +24,4 @@ pnpm-debug.log*
 # jetbrains setting folder
 .idea/
 .kilo
-.env.local
\ No newline at end of file
+.env.local
diff --git a/backlog/config.yml b/backlog/config.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8c393e7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backlog/config.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+project_name: "Dev-Landing"
+default_status: "To Do"
+statuses: ["To Do", "In Progress", "Done"]
+labels: []
+date_format: yyyy-mm-dd
+max_column_width: 20
+auto_open_browser: true
+default_port: 6420
+remote_operations: true
+auto_commit: false
+bypass_git_hooks: false
+check_active_branches: true
+active_branch_days: 30
+task_prefix: "task"
diff --git a/backlog/tasks/task-1 - Redesign-dev-website-from-Canva-reference.md b/backlog/tasks/task-1 - Redesign-dev-website-from-Canva-reference.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2e87680
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backlog/tasks/task-1 - Redesign-dev-website-from-Canva-reference.md	
@@ -0,0 +1,35 @@
+---
+id: TASK-1
+title: Redesign dev website from Canva reference
+status: In Progress
+assignee: []
+created_date: '2026-05-05 20:20'
+updated_date: '2026-05-05 20:20'
+labels: []
+dependencies: []
+priority: high
+---
+
+## Description
+
+<!-- SECTION:DESCRIPTION:BEGIN -->
+Create an isolated worktree and redesign the regional dev landing page to match the provided Canva visual direction once the reference is available.
+<!-- SECTION:DESCRIPTION:END -->
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+<!-- AC:BEGIN -->
+- [ ] #1 A new git worktree exists under .worktrees for the redesign branch
+- [ ] #2 The landing page visual style follows the provided Canva reference
+- [ ] #3 The Astro site builds successfully
+- [ ] #4 The redesigned page is reviewed locally before handoff
+<!-- AC:END -->
+
+## Implementation Plan
+
+<!-- SECTION:PLAN:BEGIN -->
+1. Create isolated worktree under .worktrees
+2. Capture or receive Canva style reference
+3. Propose concise design direction for approval
+4. Implement the approved Astro redesign
+5. Build and visually review locally
+<!-- SECTION:PLAN:END -->