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I just launched my own site, and I built the whole thing inside Google's AI Studio.
For years I've built funnels, CRMs, and websites for other people using GoHighLevel. This time I turned the same problem on myself. As a Sales Funnel Designer and GoHighLevel expert, my own site needed to actually sell what I do instead of just listing it.
So I used AI Studio to design and build stephenkolawole.com from scratch. It let me move from idea to a working site fast, without getting stuck in the usual back and forth between design and build that eats up most solo projects.
The site is built around the same thing I tell every client. Coaches, consultants, and service businesses don't need another pretty website. They need funnels that turn visitors into booked calls, and CRM systems that follow up automatically so no lead falls through the cracks.
Getting my own site live forced me to practice what I preach. Clear positioning, a fast page, and a path that actually leads somewhere instead of just looking good.
It's live now at stephenkolawole.com.
Curious how many other freelancers and agency folks are using AI Studio or similar tools to build their own sites instead of outsourcing it. What's been your experience building for yourself versus building for clients?
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Architect of Chaos: Branding Cobalt Analytics for the Envato Challenge
AI has completely changed the creative landscape, but it hasn’t changed what makes a digital product functional. For the Envato Challenge, I set out to design the brand identity and UI concept for a B2B SaaS platform, Cobalt Analytics. The goal was to show the crucial difference between machine generation and human curation.
The Insight: The Azulejo Metaphor
Data analytics is often visually represented by clichéd glowing nodes and neon webs. I wanted a metaphor with history. I turned to Azulejo — traditional Portuguese ceramic tiles. Historically, the art of Azulejo was about taking thousands of fragmented, independent tiles and assembling them into one grand, coherent narrative. This is exactly what a predictive data platform does: it turns chaotic metrics into a clear system.
The Process: AI as the Miner, Human as the Filter
I started by feeding AI historical references of Azulejo tiles. The result? Absolutely stunning, yet completely unusable visual noise. AI generated beautiful chaos, but as a designer, I know that algorithms don't understand scalability, negative space, or modular grids.
The Extraction: I rejected 95% of the AI generations, extracting just one perfect geometric silhouette hidden in the noise.
The Clean-Up: I moved to Envato Elements to source mathematically perfect vector shapes and rebuilt the AI's concept into a clean, scalable brand mark.
The System (Figma): I established a strict modular Bento-grid, paired the complex geometry with a brutalist sans-serif typography, and built out the core UI dashboard widgets in Figma.
The Execution (Zero Photoshop): To bring the brand into the real world, I utilized Envato’s native mockup generator. I applied my designs directly to premium physical and digital mockups right inside Envato's browser tool—no Photoshop required. A completely streamlined, modern workflow.
The Result: Cobalt Analytics.
A brand identity that is mathematically precise, highly scalable, and ready for development. AI generated the noise, but human judgment built the system.
And for the brave souls, here is the link to the full Figma file. Fair warning: it’s a typical creative mess inside, you know how it is 😅
https://www.figma.com/design/5Du5Sjr7jCCZYNgH5Y9QtB/Envato-Challenge?node-id=17-2181&t=vap8tOu6fACNieNW-1
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I found this skincare brand on Instagram and instantly loved its identity.
After visiting the website, I saw an opportunity to improve the hero experience. I reached out but didn't get a response, so I redesigned it as a personal challenge.
My focus was simple: preserve the brand's premium aesthetic while improving clarity, hierarchy, and conversion.
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Designed and developed a sleek, modern landing page for a global financial platform focused on borderless digital banking. As the Lead UI/UX Designer, I was responsible for the entire visual strategy, creating a clean, high-contrast user interface that balances minimal typography with intuitive feature sections. The layout highlights key value propositions—such as zero hidden fees and multi-currency tracking—using a structured, high-conversion visual hierarchy. This showcase video demonstrates the seamless user flow and polished aesthetic designed to build immediate trust with global users.
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