Vibe Coding
Redesigning the Virgin Active homepage using AI-assisted development
What is Vibe Coding?
Vibe coding is an approach to development where you describe what you want in natural language and let AI write the code. Rather than writing every line yourself, you guide the direction while AI handles the implementation.
As a designer, this lets me build functional prototypes and real applications without deep programming expertise—bridging the gap between design and development.
The Project
I vibe coded a redesigned Virgin Active homepage to explore how AI-assisted development could produce polished, production-quality interfaces. Working with Antigravity and Claude AI, I rebuilt the homepage with a fresh visual approach.
This project demonstrates how designers can use AI tools to bring their ideas to life in working code—without waiting for developer resources.
The Result
A modern, dark-themed homepage redesign featuring improved visual hierarchy, card-based layouts for services, and a streamlined user experience.
Tools Used
What I Learned
- AI accelerates execution: Ideas become working code in hours, not days
- Design knowledge matters: Understanding UX principles guides better prompts
- Iteration is key: Refining prompts and reviewing output produces better results
- Designers can build: Technical barriers are lower than ever for prototyping
Why This Matters
Vibe coding empowers designers to communicate ideas through working code. Instead of static mockups, I can now build interactive prototypes that stakeholders can actually use and test.
For design systems work, this means I can prototype components, test interactions, and validate ideas faster than ever—all while speaking the same language as developers.