Designer turns his portfolio into an explorable game town with secrets and achievements
tomjohndesign · x · 2026-10-08
Designer Tom spent a year building portfolios he hated, so he turned his personal site into a game called Tomjohnville.
- It recreates his entire career: real companies, real coworkers as characters, and real buildings (minus the Vercel pyramid).
- You can drive his actual truck, tow his camper, read everything he's written, and watch his videos—all in one place for the first time.
- Includes secrets, inventory, and achievements, with missions coming soon.
His advice to designers: a portfolio should feel like a playground, not a resume.
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