A developer's guide to taste in the age of AI (www.opale-ui.design)

In a recently published guide, Elyes Rayane Melbouci shares insights from his experience building distinctive websites using AI agents, encouraging developers to transcend the generic outputs typical of widely-used AI tools. With the capability to generate a full website in minutes, many projects end up looking alike, suffering from a lack of unique design elements. Melbouci emphasizes the importance of creating personalized skill files that reflect individual taste and preferences, arguing that simply using pre-made files stifles creativity and reduces the distinctiveness of the work. To combat this, he proposes a novel approach: developers should train their AI agents not only with technical expertise but also with a unique persona that encourages unconventional thinking and bold creativity. By blending a refined skill set—where preferences are continuously updated based on feedback—with a personality that promotes imaginative solutions, developers can achieve outputs that feel authored rather than AI-generated. This method has resulted in fresh, memorable designs that challenge traditional aesthetics, showcasing the potential for AI to enhance creativity when properly guided.