My Portfolio
I finally got around to rebuilding my portfolio from the ground up. For the longest time, I had everything sitting in Articulate Rise. It looked fine, but after a while, I found it restrictive. It was great for quickly adding new work samples, but I wanted better layout and functionality. I tried Wix for a bit, but that didn’t really solve the backend limitations either. Eventually, I decided to take a different approach and vibe code the design in Base44. I'm still building out content, but after iterating for a couple of days, I was able to get pretty much everything I wanted, both on the front-end and under the hood, including a database. I had Base44 create a hidden admin function, so I can now update my work on the fly and even use an AI assistant in the backend to help generate course summaries and screenshot blurbs whenever I add a new artifact and not have to rely on Base44. The database has also been really helpful for organizing client work, and I’m experimenting with creating sub-portals so clients can view their projects directly. I'm still working on the Behind the Build stories. I've never been one for going deep into my process, but I figure maybe it's time to start being more reflective. I also built out a "Cool Tools" section, which I set up as a collection of ID apps and utilities prospective clients (or ID lurkers) can try out. If anyone has any ideas for other helpful ID apps, let me know! Link to Portfolio
