Banke

learning UI/UX design + AI automation and integration, building projects, documenting the journey. come build with me

[Banke @Bankebuilds]

I'm done waiting to feel ready.
This account is where I'll share what I'm learning, the things I build, the things I get wrong, and hopefully the things I get really good at.
Starting today.

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@Tegadesigns B communicates the message before reading but A has better typography

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@mindinpanic The left one looks like it has too much going on

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Omo false alarm o

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Oh my gosh I think I've figured auto-layout out!!!

[Banke @Bankebuilds]

As someone with 2 followers and 0 likes, I clearly haven't been the most consistent with documenting in public

I've been working on something I think might make my profile look a little more alive (and hopefully get me a few followers and likes).

But idea is one thing, execution is another. I've started over, given up, tried again... but I'll get there eventually. Even if it's just one UI design at a time. I also need to remember: this is only Day 16. I don't have to be perfect.

Anyway, that's just the UI/UX side.

I don't know why I've barely talked about my AI automation & integration classes. They only happen on weekends, but I've had about 4 classes now and we've been working on a LOT of prompt engineering and UGC content.

My only bump? That Google Flow subscription. Why are AI subscriptions so expensive 😭

Anyway, that's it for Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

[Banke @Bankebuilds]

@AfolabiDewale The number of times ctrl+Z saves you. You have no choice but to make it your favorite

[Dennis Obaro the UI/UX KING @thedennisobaro1]

A warning to all designers

I'm seeing a dangerous trend on LinkedIn and X, and I need to call it out.

In trying to prove you can "design and build with AI," designers are oversimplifying the process. And it's backfiring badly.

What I'm seeing:

"I built an entire app in seconds with AI."
"You don't need to give any input, AI handles everything."
"Designed and shipped in hours with no effort."

Imagine you're a potential client reading that. Why would you hire a designer if it sounds like they did nothing? Like AI did all the work?

Here's the reality:

Anyone who's actually built something with AI knows the truth. The work is immense.

You need to:

- Write detailed PRDs and briefs
- Know which AI tools solve which problems
- Run commands in the terminal
- Manage API tokens and costs
- Make countless design iterations
- Test, refine, validate
- Make critical decisions at every step

This isn't automation. This is strategy disguised as simplicity.

The damage you're doing:

By making it sound effortless, you're training clients to think designers are obsolete. You're undercutting your own value.

What you should actually communicate:

"I used AI strategically to accelerate execution while maintaining my standards. Here's the thinking behind the decisions. Here's what I refined. Here's the work that went into this."

That's the message that gets clients excited. That's what justifies the rate.

Remember:

Your critical thinking is still essential. Your judgment still matters. Your ability to see what AI missed, that's irreplaceable.

Don't sell yourself short trying to sound impressive. Show the actual work. Show the thinking.

That's what makes you valuable.

[Banke @Bankebuilds]

@kazarov_d How many months/years experience does it even take to be able to achieve this level of awesomeness

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@IAmSteveHarvey "My sin was great, your love was greater"

[Banke @Bankebuilds]

I'm too ashamed to even say how many hours I've spent trying to figure out spacing system and Auto layout, and I still haven't gotten it.

Send help!

Anyway, I designed a little sign in screen that needs a spacing system. 🫠

Day whatever.

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Or "I have an aunt with that name"

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Ever felt like you rushed into something too soon? Cause I don't even know how to continue what I'm designing rn 😭😭

[Banke @Bankebuilds]

I finally got my hands dirty with Figma.

This is my first attempt at putting the basics I've learned into an actual interface.
It's still a work in progress and I'm trying to work on my spacing system. But no one gets better at anything by waiting to learn everything, you get better by making things.

This is Day 4 of learning UI/UX design.

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@farman4x 98 right?

[Kagan @KaganTech]

“A goal should scare you a little, and excite you a lot.” – Joe Vitale

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@Henryf1w Skill

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@itsvishaltwt Why is Gemini in this frame?

[He_Is_Ssiah🧘‍♀️💜 @cruelssiah]

We all hate Gabi right? 😭💔

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@imjohnanthonyy @JonBuildsHQ Twin

[Banke @Bankebuilds]

My first little AI prompt assignment. What do you think?