How I Created a Mobile App Portfolio with AI in Just One Hour

Recently, I took on a challenge to build a mobile application portfolio for a client—within just one hour. Thanks to Vercel's v0 AI, I not only achieved it but exceeded expectations. Here’s how I did it, step-by-step.

1. The Prompt: Setting the Foundation

Everything started with a simple yet detailed prompt:

"Hey, I am planning to create a single-page website for a client. I need to show my mobile application portfolio to the client. This webpage will be like a proposal where I tell about myself, display my apps, and share my contact info. For the app section, I envision cards with app screenshots as thumbnails, each displaying the app's name and a one-line description. Clicking a 'View App' button should open a modal with more app images and a download button for my resume. I want this optimized for mobile, using the theme I’ve attached."

This prompt clearly defined my requirements, ensuring that Vercel's v0 AI generated a solid starting point.

2. AI-Generated Code: The Starting Line

Within seconds, v0 provided me with the base code for a fully functional portfolio webpage. It included:

• A sleek layout featuring project cards.
• Interactive modals to showcase app images.
• A resume download option inside each modal.

The generated code was clean and responsive, especially optimized for mobile view as requested.

3. Customization and Enhancements

While the AI delivered a great foundation, I needed to personalize it further:

• Adding Personal Touches: I refined the structure, ensured all sections aligned with my brand, and fine-tuned the responsiveness for a flawless user experience.
• Cloudinary Integration: To enhance performance, I uploaded all images to Cloudinary. This step reduced load times and ensured smooth delivery, especially for high-resolution app screenshots.
• Final Polish: I checked for consistency, added a few stylistic elements, and made sure all links and buttons worked seamlessly.

4. Deployment: Going Live with Vercel

Deploying the project was a breeze. Using Vercel's platform, I deployed the code directly, tested the live version, and verified everything was running smoothly. Within minutes, I had a live link ready to share with the client.

Conclusion: A Rapid, AI-Powered Journey

In just one hour, I went from concept to deployment—delivering a professional, mobile-optimized portfolio. This experience underscored the incredible potential of AI tools like Vercel's v0 in accelerating development timelines.

And the best part? This blog post was crafted with AI too. Full circle! 😄