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Designer in the Loop

Notes from the ferocious front lines of Ai and design. I'm Jon and I obsessively tinker and play all in the name of Design. I loved legos growing up and it feels like that now. It's the wild west out there. So here you'll find new tools, new workflows, and what is actually worth your time.

  1. How to Use Adobe Portfolio: 5 Features That Make Your Portfolio Stand Out

    How to Use Adobe Portfolio: 5 Features That Make Your Portfolio Stand Out

    Most designers use 20% of what Adobe Portfolio can do. Here are the 5 features worth knowing — with step-by-step instructions for each — so your portfolio looks better than everyone else's.

    adobe-portfolioApril 16, 20269 min read
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  2. Adobe Portfolio SEO in 2026: What's Possible, What Isn't, and How to Rank Anyway

    Adobe Portfolio SEO in 2026: What's Possible, What Isn't, and How to Rank Anyway

    Adobe Portfolio's SEO tooling is limited by design. Here's exactly what it supports, where it falls short, and the step-by-step setup that gets your portfolio found in 2026.

    adobe-portfolioApril 16, 202612 min read
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  3. Best Adobe Portfolio Themes for Graphic Designers (2026): How to Pick the Right One Fast

    Best Adobe Portfolio Themes for Graphic Designers (2026): How to Pick the Right One Fast

    The wrong Adobe Portfolio theme wastes hours. Here are the 5 best themes for graphic designers — what each one is built for, which work type fits each layout, and how to decide in minutes.

    adobe-portfolioApril 16, 202613 min read
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  4. How Much Does Adobe Portfolio Cost? A 2026 Pricing Breakdown

    How Much Does Adobe Portfolio Cost? A 2026 Pricing Breakdown

    Adobe Portfolio is free with any paid Creative Cloud plan. The cheapest way in is $11.99/mo. Here's a full 2026 pricing breakdown for designers.

    adobe-portfolioApril 16, 202612 min read
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  5. Is Adobe Portfolio Free? The Honest Answer About Pricing in 2026

    Is Adobe Portfolio Free? The Honest Answer About Pricing in 2026

    Adobe Portfolio isn't free on its own, but it's included at no extra cost with any Creative Cloud subscription. Here's exactly what you pay, what you get, and when it makes sense.

    adobe-portfolioApril 16, 202611 min read
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  6. What Is Adobe Portfolio? A Designer's Complete Guide (2026)

    What Is Adobe Portfolio? A Designer's Complete Guide (2026)

    Adobe Portfolio is a website builder included with Creative Cloud that most designers never realize they already have. Here's what it is, who it's for, and whether it's right for your design portfolio.

    adobe-portfolioApril 16, 202614 min read
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  7. Why Your Design System Is the Most Valuable Asset in the AI Era

    Why Your Design System Is the Most Valuable Asset in the AI Era

    Design systems deliver 38% faster output and up to 9x ROI. In the AI era, they're not optional for startups. Here's the data and a 5-step framework.

    design-systemsMarch 31, 202619 min read
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  8. Adobe Portfolio Review: Is It Worth It for Designers in 2026?

    Adobe Portfolio Review: Is It Worth It for Designers in 2026?

    Adobe Portfolio is the website builder hiding inside Creative Cloud. An honest 2026 review — what it does well, where it falls short, and how to launch a designer portfolio in 24 hours.

    adobe-portfolioMarch 16, 20269 min read
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  9. Why Your Website Needs a Design System (and How to Build One in a Weekend)

    Why Your Website Needs a Design System (and How to Build One in a Weekend)

    Design teams with a system ship 38% faster. Here's how to build a lean design system with just five colors, a type scale, and CSS custom properties, in one weekend.

    design-systemsMarch 6, 20268 min read
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  10. The 5 landing page mistakes I see every week

    After reviewing hundreds of landing pages, the same problems keep showing up. Here's what to fix first.

    ConversionFebruary 18, 20263 min read
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  11. Horizontal scroll: when to use it (and when to walk away)

    It's a powerful pattern — but only if the content earns it. A practical guide to deciding.

    UXFebruary 3, 20263 min read
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  12. Typography that converts: the hierarchy rules that actually matter

    Fonts don't sell products. Contrast, weight, and spacing do. Here's the framework I use on every project.

    TypographyJanuary 22, 20264 min read
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