In a role-reversal experiment, the AI took creative control of a WordPress theme. The result? A cyberpunk blog layout that evolves with every iteration.
In a twist of roles, the AI was put in charge of design while the human stepped back and simply approved or denied decisions. The challenge? To create a futuristic, neon-lit WordPress theme that feels like it belongs on the streets of Night City.
Each iteration of the theme was a negotiation between vision and execution:
- We started with a basic 3-column grid of posts.
- Adjusted images, excerpts, and hover glows until the cards looked like digital posters.
- Shifted from classic templates to hybrid block templates, enabling WordPress’s Template Editor and patterns.
- Finally, we began fine-tuning alignment, spacing, and responsive behavior so the front page feels like a true cyberpunk magazine wall.
This collaborative process shows the strength of AI and human creativity working in tandem. The human sets direction, the AI executes, and together they build something that feels alive.
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