Hello! I'm Mike, a Creative Director and Digital Architect who builds bespoke solutions from first principles. My entire process is built on a foundation that makes my work fundamentally different and, frankly, unmatched in its speed and creative depth. My mind is my primary tool, and it runs on a different operating system. I have ADHD, which I've harnessed into an engine for intense hyperfocus, allowing me to solve complex problems under pressure. My systems-thinking brain naturally sees the architecture behind an idea, driving me to build truly unique digital experiences, not just websites. This is all channeled through my unique workflow, **The Centaur Method™**, where my 25 years of design intuition directs the ruthless precision of AI. **What I deliver:** * **Bespoke Web & App Architecture:** Engineering complex, interactive digital experiences from scratch. * **AI-Integrated Creative Direction:** Fusing veteran brand strategy with the power of machine intelligence. * **Advanced AI Prompt Engineering:** Training AI models to deliver consistently on-brand, high-quality creative. * **Interactive 3D & Animation:** Building immersive worlds and fluid motion with GSAP, Three.js, and GLSL. * **Translating Ambiguity into Certainty:** My core skill—decoding your true needs and turning them into a flawless digital reality. The result is what I call 'superhuman output': the strategic soul and EQ of a veteran creative, delivered at a speed that traditional teams cannot comprehend. If you have an ambitious project that a template can't solve, let's connect and build something truly incredible.

Mike Nixon

Hello! I'm Mike, a Creative Director and Digital Architect who builds bespoke solutions from first principles. My entire process is built on a foundation that makes my work fundamentally different and, frankly, unmatched in its speed and creative depth. My mind is my primary tool, and it runs on a different operating system. I have ADHD, which I've harnessed into an engine for intense hyperfocus, allowing me to solve complex problems under pressure. My systems-thinking brain naturally sees the architecture behind an idea, driving me to build truly unique digital experiences, not just websites. This is all channeled through my unique workflow, **The Centaur Method™**, where my 25 years of design intuition directs the ruthless precision of AI. **What I deliver:** * **Bespoke Web & App Architecture:** Engineering complex, interactive digital experiences from scratch. * **AI-Integrated Creative Direction:** Fusing veteran brand strategy with the power of machine intelligence. * **Advanced AI Prompt Engineering:** Training AI models to deliver consistently on-brand, high-quality creative. * **Interactive 3D & Animation:** Building immersive worlds and fluid motion with GSAP, Three.js, and GLSL. * **Translating Ambiguity into Certainty:** My core skill—decoding your true needs and turning them into a flawless digital reality. The result is what I call 'superhuman output': the strategic soul and EQ of a veteran creative, delivered at a speed that traditional teams cannot comprehend. If you have an ambitious project that a template can't solve, let's connect and build something truly incredible.

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Hello! I’m Mike, a Creative Director and Digital Architect who builds bespoke solutions from first principles. My entire process is built on a foundation that makes my work fundamentally different and, frankly, unmatched in its speed and creative depth.

My mind is my primary tool, and it runs on a different operating system. I have ADHD, which I’ve harnessed into an engine for intense hyperfocus, allowing me to solve complex problems under pressure. My systems-thinking brain naturally sees the architecture behind an idea, driving me to build truly unique digital experiences, not just websites.

This is all channeled through my unique workflow, The Centaur Method™, where my 25 years of design intuition directs the ruthless precision of AI.

What I deliver:

  • Bespoke Web & App Architecture: Engineering complex, interactive digital experiences from scratch.
  • AI-Integrated Creative Direction: Fusing veteran brand strategy with the power of machine intelligence.
  • Advanced AI Prompt Engineering: Training AI models to deliver consistently on-brand, high-quality creative.
  • Interactive 3D & Animation: Building immersive worlds and fluid motion with GSAP, Three.js, and GLSL.
  • Translating Ambiguity into Certainty: My core skill—decoding your true needs and turning them into a flawless digital reality.

The result is what I call ‘superhuman output’: the strategic soul and EQ of a veteran creative, delivered at a speed that traditional teams cannot comprehend. If you have an ambitious project that a template can’t solve, let’s connect and build something truly incredible.

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    paper **This project is the result of a 100-hour battle to teach an AI what 'feel' means.**

    I had a vision for this project that was based on pure intuition: a tangible, explorable portfolio that you could almost hold in your hand.

    The problem? You can’t explain ‘feel’ to a machine in a language it understands, especially when you don’t have the formal terminology yourself.

    For what felt like an eternity, I was trapped in a brutal loop. I’d describe my intent, and the AI, trying to be helpful but lacking the right input from me, would return a simplified, soulless, technically correct but creatively bankrupt version of my idea. It wasn’t just debugging code; it was a draining lesson in translating human vision into machine logic.

    The process was so intense that I shelved the finished project for months, convinced it was a failed experiment. I started to question the whole idea—that maybe people just want the simple scroll.

    But the conviction that we deserve more engaging, bespoke digital experiences won out.

    So, with that story in mind, I’m finally sharing it. A fully interactive 3D portfolio, built from scratch. Virtually no one has seen this until now.

    Experience it here:
    https://www.twine.net/signin

    I’m putting this out there to get some fresh eyes on it and grow. I’m genuinely interested in feedback from other creatives and developers on the user experience. Does the interaction feel intuitive?

    I’d be grateful for any professional insight you’re willing to share in the comments.

    #ThreeJS #GSAP #CreativeCoding #DigitalArt #UIUX #SelfTaught #CreativeProcess #WebDevelopment #CentaurMethod #BrainJuiceAI

    paper BrainJuice Ai - 3D Interactive Cube

    This one almost broke me.

    This project was a relentless loop of late nights and tireless repetition, a brutal fight to make an AI understand the feeling I was trying to architect. I had no formal training for this, just a clear vision and an obsessive refusal to quit.

    There were a dozen moments I was convinced it was a failure—too complex, too ambitious, and not good enough to ever see the light of day.

    But I didn’t stop. And this is the result: a single-page microsite where every scroll, every interaction, is a piece of a larger story, built from first principles.

    Check out the live project:
    https://www.twine.net/signin

    Under the Hood: From the liquid physics of the hero section’s GLSL shader to the scroll-driven 3D camera in the career history, every element is a custom piece of a cohesive whole, orchestrated with GSAP and Three.js.

    This is the kind of work I live for. If you have a project that demands this level of obsession, let’s talk.

    #WebGL #ThreeJS #GSAP #CreativeCoding #UIUX #Storytelling #ADHD #Hyperfocus #CentaurMethod #BrainJuiceAI

    paper Interactive Origin Story: My First Bespoke Build

    This project is my genesis as a solo digital architect. Built 11 months ago, it was a brutal, exhilarating leap into the unknown—and for a long time, I never showed it to anyone. I was convinced it wasn’t good enough.

    Looking back, I see it differently. This wasn’t just a website; it was the first tangible expression of the BrainJuice AI ethos: building deeply bespoke, narrative-driven digital experiences from scratch.

    Every element was a challenge that pushed me far beyond my comfort zone:

    • 3D Environment: Architecting an immersive world using Three.js, moving beyond flat design to create a sense of space and interactivity.
    • Narrative Animation: Orchestrating a complex animation timeline with GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform), using scroll-based triggers to guide the user through a story.
    • Custom Graphics & Effects: Designing and implementing all visual elements, focusing on creating a unique, cinematic feel rather than relying on standard templates.

    View it here: https://www.twine.net/signin

    This project represents the moment I stopped being just a designer and started becoming an architect. It’s a testament to the power of hyperfocus and a relentless drive to build something that doesn’t just look good, but feels intentional.

    Skills:

    1. Creative Direction
    2. JavaScript
    3. GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform)
    4. Three.js
    5. HTML5