How I built this portfolio with Claude Code
An honest account of building a Next.js portfolio with AI tooling: what Figma was actually used for, how the GridTracer got made, and what working with worktrees taught me about design exploration.
Sr. UX Designer. I design it, then I build it. Research to production — no handoff.
My process starts before Figma — with user interviews, mental models, and flows that map the actual problem. I design for clarity, not cleverness: the complexity belongs on my side of the screen. I use Claude Code to take designs straight to production — I review the output, refine it, and ship when it's right. No translation loss between design intent and what actually ships. One person, end to end.
“Given Halid's extraordinary design ability, I highly recommend him. Regularly providing innovative and user-friendly ideas, he has been crucial in shaping the design of Zen2Fit's website and application. His attention to detail and process dedication greatly benefit any team.”
Belma Sekavić-Bandić
Co-Founder @ Zen2Fit
“Had the chance to work with Halid, loved his clean and minimalistic design. Always clear in his communication, he broke down complex user journeys into simple ones.”
Yaseen Lanka
IT Specialist @ HUB71
“I really appreciate Halid's detailed eye and thoroughness. He really cares about the quality of his work and it comes through.”
Patrick Vlaskovits
Co-Founder @ BlazeStack
“Throughout our collaboration, Halid consistently demonstrated a deep appreciation for research, user testing, and the design process. His dedication to understanding user needs, refining the user experience, and his meticulous approach to the design process have been invaluable to our team's success.”
Ademir Alimanović
Head of Design @ Bloomteq
“Halid's expertise and ability to collaborate effectively with developers, project managers, and tech leads were invaluable to our team. His clear communication and knack for translating complex requirements into user-friendly designs greatly contributed to our project's success. Moreover, his collaborative spirit and strong advocacy for user experience fostered a positive team environment.”
Alen Seferović
Tech Lead @ Bloomteq