This is a submission for the New Year, New You Portfolio Challenge Presented by Google AI
About Me
I’m Harsh Kumar, a Computer Science student focused on AI & ML, but more importantly — a builder who loves solving real-world problems around me.
I come from Purnea, Bihar, and before college I was already working with local businesses on their digital presence. That experience shaped how I see technology — not just as code, but as a tool to fix messy, inefficient, real-life systems.
Through my projects, I try to bridge the gap between ground-level problems and practical tech solutions. Whether it’s helping a Honda dealership manage data better, building systems for college students, or creating digital tools for hospitals and campus communities, my goal is always the same:
Use technology where it actually matters.
This portfolio represents my journey of building with limited resources, learning by doing, and turning everyday problems into working digital solutions.
Portfolio
Use control:
W,A,S,D - Movement
E - interact with buildings
Shift - boost
Space - Jump
For live demo, here is my Portfolio link
Turn on Sound
Click on Jump(with mouse) and then WASD to control.
--labels dev-tutorial=devnewyear2026
How I Built It
This portfolio is not a traditional scrolling website — it’s an interactive 3D world where visitors can explore my work by driving a car and interacting with different buildings. Each building represents a part of my journey, skills, or projects.
Development Approach:
I built the entire experience using Google AI Studio as my primary development environment. Instead of following a standard template, I used AI-assisted iteration to design a portfolio that feels more like a playable experience than a website.
The idea was to make exploring my work feel like exploration in the real world — you don’t just scroll, you discover.
Tech & Tools:
- Frontend Experience: 3D web environment (interactive scene, movement, object interaction)
- Design Style: Game-inspired portfolio interface
- Deployment: Google Cloud Run via Google AI Studio
AI Tools Used:
Google AI Studio for:
- Structuring the application logic
- Designing interactive behavior
- Refining UI/UX ideas
- Improving written content and storytelling
Design Decisions:
I intentionally avoided a traditional resume-style layout. Instead, I focused on:
- Immersion over scrolling
- Interaction over static sections
- Exploration over navigation menus
This reflects how I approach technology — I like building systems that people experience, not just use.
What I'm Most Proud Of
🌍 Turning a Portfolio into an Experience
- Most portfolios show projects in cards or lists. I transformed mine into a 3D interactive world where:
- You can drive a car to move around
- Each building represents a different section (projects, skills, journey, etc.)
- Visitors learn about me through interaction, not just reading
- This makes the portfolio memorable and engaging, like a small open-world demo.
🧠 Blending Creativity with Technology
This project shows that I don’t just build systems — I think about how people experience technology. Combining:
- Web development
- Interactive design
- 3D environment thinking
- AI-assisted development helped me push beyond a standard portfolio into something more experimental and creative.
☁️ Cloud-Ready Architecture
Deploying the app using Google AI Studio → Cloud Run allowed the project to run in a secure, scalable cloud environment while keeping AI keys protected. This gave the portfolio a production-style deployment, not just local hosting.
🚧 Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone
- This project challenged me to work with:
- Interactive environments
- Spatial thinking (designing in 3D space)
- Non-traditional navigation systems
It represents growth — not just in technical skills, but in how I think about user experience.
You reached the end of the road! Before you drive off, feel free to share feedback or thoughts — it helps me build better worlds.
Top comments (0)