In this episode, we revisit a previous experiment where we attempted to create an interactive 3D landing page for the AI Marketing Navigator podcast, but this time using Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro model paired with Cursor, an AI-powered code editor. We compare this approach to our previous attempt with Claude 3.7 Sonnet and Replit. After using Claude to craft an initial prompt for Gemini, we leverage Gemini 2.5 Pro’s massive 1-million token context window to first create a detailed implementation guide for itself, then execute on that guide in the Cursor environment. The results are impressive – a working 3D space environment where users can navigate through podcast episodes represented as celestial objects, with interactive elements allowing exploration of content. We witness how quickly modern AI models can transform conceptual ideas into functional prototypes, demonstrating the potential of “vibe coding” approaches for marketers who need to rapidly visualize and test creative digital experiences.
Keywords
- Gemini 2.5 Pro
- Interactive 3D Web
- Three.js
- Rapid Prototyping
- AI-Assisted Development
- Cursor Code Editor
- Landing Page Design
- Immersive Experiences
- Vibe Coding
- Google AI Studio
- Context Window
- Podcast Visualization
- User Experience Design
- Web Development
- Spatial Navigation
- Interactive Content
- Error Handling
- Model Comparison
- AI Marketing
- Prototype Testing
Key Takeaways
Gemini 2.5 Pro Capabilities
- Massive 1-million token context window enables detailed planning before execution
- Strong coding abilities, particularly with 3D web technologies
- Can create working code with minimal refinement required
- Self-documents and self-plans before implementation
- Quickly diagnoses and fixes errors when they occur
- Leverages Three.js effectively for 3D web experiences
- Successfully bridges concept-to-implementation gap
Implementation Approach
- Two-phase process: first create detailed documentation, then build
- Google AI Studio used for initial planning and documentation
- Cursor’s AI-powered code editor used for implementation
- Simple copy-paste workflow with minor troubleshooting
- Entire project built in a single evening session
- Minimal technical knowledge required from the user
- One-shot implementation with only a single error to fix
Functional Results
- Interactive 3D space environment with navigable elements
- Mouse-controlled movement with 360° navigation capabilities
- Podcast episodes represented as interactive celestial objects
- Episode information displays with content descriptions
- Audio player placeholders for each episode
- Visual navigation between episodes
- Ambient motion in the background environment
Comparison to Previous Attempt
- Achieved significantly more functionality than the Claude 3.7/Replit approach
- Created a truly interactive experience rather than just visual elements
- Added working navigation controls missing from previous attempt
- Successfully implemented the intended “cockpit view” concept
- Accomplished more in less time with fewer iterations
Practical Applications
- Rapid prototyping of creative marketing concepts
- Creating immersive brand experiences without extensive development
- Visualizing content libraries in interactive 3D environments
- Testing innovative UX concepts before full development
- Bridging the gap between marketing vision and technical implementation
- Allowing non-technical teams to create working technical demonstrations
Links
https://aistudio.google.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMo-zymmMHQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-uaY96jHUU
