Ernie's Portfolio

Hi, I'm Ernie a product designer who designs, codes, and ships. Focused on turning problems into intuitive, user-friendly experiences, also using AI tools like Claude and Cursor to move from concept to working product quickly.

3D Model Builder

Built and designed a macOS app that generates detailed 3D models from either photos or text prompts using AI. Users can explore models in real time with drag and slider controls, switch to wireframe view, and export in multiple industry-standard formats; USDZ (Apple AR), GLB (Web/VR), OBJ (universal), and FBX (animation). Built in Cursor and Claude Code.

View model in AR on your device

Users can generate 3D models, but visualizing them in Augmented Reality on macOS isn't possible. I needed a way for the user to preview 3D content in AR without requiring an iOS app install.

My solution was to design a macOS to iOS AR handoff that lets users instantly preview their generated 3D models in real-world space. This bridges desktop 3D creation with AR visualization using a seamless, zero-install workflow.

Once a 3D model is generated, the app automatically creates a USDZ preview link and encodes it into a QR code. This removes all manual export steps and gives users an immediate path to trying their model in AR.

Scanning the QR code on an iPhone or iPad launches Apple's AR Quick Look. This enables users to move from desktop creation to mobile AR without installing additional software.

After the model loads, AR Quick Look detects a surface and anchors the object. Users can begin to understand scale, proportion, and orientation as the model appears in their environment.

In AR, the model becomes a spatial object. Users can walk around it, rotate it, and inspect details under real-world lighting. This step fulfills my design goal: enabling real-world validation of AI-generated 3D content without requiring a dedicated AR app.

Image Styler

Built an AI Image Styler that transforms user photos with artistic filters powered by AI. Includes an interactive slider to instantly compare before and after results, with options to capture new photos or select from the camera roll. Users can save and share their styled images directly from the app. Built in Cursor and Claude Code.

Pattern Generator

Developed an AI Pattern Generator for iOS that creates unique, design-ready patterns from user prompts. The app generates three AI variations per prompt, with the option to animate patterns for motion-based visuals. Users can export designs for both web and print, or share directly from the app. Built in Cursor and Claude Code.