My Portfolio
This very website you're browsing — built entirely through AI collaboration using Claude Sonnet, VS Code, and Cline. A testament to how AI is revolutionizing the product designer role, enabling full-stack development without traditional coding knowledge.
Timeline
2 weeks
Iterative development
Technology Stack
Next.js 15
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
AI Tools
Claude Sonnet 3.5
Cline (VS Code)
AI-driven development
Approach
Designer-AI partnership
Prompt engineering
Iterative refinement
Built with Modern Technology
Leveraging cutting-edge tools and AI collaboration for maximum efficiency and control.
Next.js 15
Modern React framework with App Router, TypeScript, and server-side rendering for optimal performance.
Claude Sonnet
Advanced AI assistant for code generation, problem-solving, and architectural decisions throughout development.
Cline
VS Code extension that enables seamless AI-human collaboration for real-time code editing and refinement.
The Future of Design-Development
Two years ago, building a custom portfolio from scratch would have meant either using expensive, slow web builders or hiring a development team. Today, through AI collaboration, designers can create sophisticated web applications with complete control over every aspect of the user experience.
The Challenge
Traditional portfolio creation methods presented significant limitations:
- Web builders: Expensive subscriptions, limited customization, slow performance
- Development teams: High costs, communication overhead, dependency on others
- Template solutions: Generic designs, limited flexibility, poor performance
The AI-Powered Solution
Through strategic AI collaboration, this portfolio demonstrates a new paradigm where designers can build production-ready applications by focusing on what they do best: understanding user needs and crafting experiences.
Design Process
- • User experience planning
- • Information architecture
- • Visual design decisions
- • Interaction design
AI Collaboration
- • Code generation and optimization
- • Technical implementation
- • Performance optimization
- • Best practices enforcement
Transforming the Designer Role
Creative Freedom
Complete control over every pixel, interaction, and user flow without being constrained by template limitations or web builder restrictions.
Cost Efficiency
Eliminated the need for expensive web builders or development teams, reducing costs while increasing speed and flexibility.
Key Achievements
100% Custom Design
Every component, layout, and interaction designed specifically for optimal user experience
Lightning Fast Performance
Optimized Next.js application with server-side rendering and modern best practices
Scalable Architecture
Modular component system and clean codebase that can evolve with future needs
Designer Empowerment
Demonstrated how AI collaboration enables designers to become full-stack creators
The New Designer Paradigm
This portfolio represents more than just a website — it's a proof of concept for the future of design. As AI tools become more sophisticated, designers will increasingly become orchestrators of technology, focusing on strategy, user experience, and creative vision while AI handles the technical implementation.
What This Means for Design
Enhanced Capabilities
- • Rapid prototyping to production
- • Full-stack thinking and execution
- • Direct control over implementation
- • Faster iteration cycles
New Opportunities
- • Independent product creation
- • Reduced dependency on development teams
- • Lower barriers to entrepreneurship
- • More time for creative problem-solving