# Process Principles

> A section that lists the principles guiding how you tackle each project. Use it to state the beliefs behind your method alongside short explanations.

A shadcn/ui block from the [@shadcn-ui-blocks](https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com) registry, listed on [shadcn.exchange](https://shadcn.exchange/r/shadcn-ui-blocks/portfolio-portfolio-process-and-approach-process-principles).

- Page, with a live preview: https://shadcn.exchange/r/shadcn-ui-blocks/portfolio-portfolio-process-and-approach-process-principles
- Screenshot: https://abzjhwgwpdpz7ua5.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/shots/shadcn-ui-blocks/portfolio-portfolio-process-and-approach-process-principles-light-7a0a491460460174.png
- Registry item: https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com/r/portfolio-portfolio-process-and-approach-process-principles.json
- Listed: 2026-10-13, source last changed 2026-10-13

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com/r/portfolio-portfolio-process-and-approach-process-principles.json
```

Run it in a project that has shadcn/ui set up. It adds the files below and installs what they depend on.

## Dependencies

- npm packages: `class-variance-authority`, `lucide-react`, `radix-ui`

## Files

### `components/blocks/portfolio/portfolio-process-and-approach/process-principles.tsx`

```tsx
import { ArrowRightIcon, CheckIcon, ExternalLinkIcon } from 'lucide-react';
import { Badge } from '@/components/ui/badge';
import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button';
import { Tabs, TabsContent, TabsList, TabsTrigger } from '@/components/ui/tabs';
import { cn } from '@/lib/utils';
import { useState } from 'react';

const principles = [
  {
    id: 1,
    title: 'User-Centered',
    icon: '👥',
    description:
      'Every decision is made with the end user in mind, ensuring intuitive and accessible experiences.',
    benefits: [
      'User research informs design decisions',
      'Focus on usability and accessibility',
      'Continuous user testing and feedback',
    ],
    image:
      'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1525130413817-d45c1d127c42?q=80&w=1470&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D',
  },
  {
    id: 2,
    title: 'Collaborative',
    icon: '🤝',
    description:
      'I work closely with clients, involving them at every stage to ensure the solution meets their needs.',
    benefits: [
      'Regular client check-ins and updates',
      'Transparent communication',
      'Shared decision-making process',
    ],
    image:
      'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1531482615713-2afd69097998?q=80&w=1470&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D',
  },
  {
    id: 3,
    title: 'Innovative',
    icon: '💡',
    description:
      'I embrace new technologies and approaches, pushing boundaries to create cutting-edge solutions.',
    benefits: [
      'Exploration of emerging technologies',
      'Creative problem-solving',
      'Forward-thinking implementation',
    ],
    image:
      'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1573867639040-6dd25fa5f597?q=80&w=1470&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D',
  },
  {
    id: 4,
    title: 'Adaptable',
    icon: '🔄',
    description:
      'Flexibility is key to my process, allowing for course corrections and improvements along the way.',
    benefits: [
      'Agile workflow and methodology',
      'Responsive to changing requirements',
      'Iterative development approach',
    ],
    image:
      'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1454165804606-c3d57bc86b40?q=80&w=1470&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D',
  },
  {
    id: 5,
    title: 'Data-Driven',
    icon: '📊',
    description:
      'I make decisions based on research, analytics, and testing, not just assumptions or trends.',
    benefits: [
      'Analytics-informed strategy',
      'A/B testing for optimization',
      'Research-backed choices',
    ],
    image:
      'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1551288049-bebda4e38f71?q=80&w=1470&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D',
  },
  {
    id: 6,
    title: 'Detail-Oriented',
    icon: '🔍',
    description:
      'I pay careful attention to every aspect of a project, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.',
    benefits: [
      'Comprehensive quality assurance',
      'Meticulous code and design review',
      'Fine-tuning of all elements',
    ],
    image:
      'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1483058712412-4245e9b90334?q=80&w=1470&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D',
  },
];

export default function ProcessPrinciples() {
  const [activePrinciple, setActivePrinciple] = useState(principles[0]!.id);

  return (
    <section className="from-background via-background/95 to-background/90 w-full bg-gradient-to-b py-16 md:py-24">
      <div className="container mx-auto px-4 md:px-6">
        <div className="mb-12 flex flex-col items-center justify-center space-y-4 text-center">
          <Badge className="bg-primary/10 hover:bg-primary/20 text-primary px-4 py-1.5 text-sm font-medium">
            My Approach
          </Badge>
          <h2 className="text-3xl font-bold tracking-tighter sm:text-4xl md:text-5xl">
            Guiding <span className="text-primary">Principles</span>
          </h2>
          <p className="text-muted-foreground max-w-[800px] text-base md:text-lg">
            These fundamental values form the foundation of my work process,
            ensuring exceptional results for every project.
          </p>
        </div>

        <div className="mb-16 grid grid-cols-1 items-start gap-8 lg:grid-cols-12">
          {/* Left side: Principles navigation */}
          <div className="order-2 flex flex-col space-y-2 lg:order-1 lg:col-span-4">
            {principles.map((principle) => (
              <div
                key={principle.id}
                className={cn(
                  'relative flex cursor-pointer items-center gap-3 rounded-lg p-4 transition-all duration-200',
                  activePrinciple === principle.id
                    ? 'bg-primary/10 text-primary border-primary/20 border shadow-sm'
                    : 'hover:bg-muted'
                )}
                onClick={() => setActivePrinciple(principle.id)}
              >
                <div
                  className={cn(
                    'flex h-10 w-10 shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-full text-lg',
                    activePrinciple === principle.id
                      ? 'bg-primary text-primary-foreground'
                      : 'bg-muted-foreground/10 text-foreground'
                  )}
                >
                  {principle.icon}
                </div>
                <div className="flex flex-col text-left">
                  <h3 className="text-base font-medium">{principle.title}</h3>
                  <p className="text-muted-foreground line-clamp-1 text-sm">
                    {principle.description}
                  </p>
                </div>
                {activePrinciple === principle.id && (
                  <div className="bg-primary absolute top-1/2 -right-1 h-2 w-2 -translate-y-1/2 transform rounded-full lg:hidden"></div>
                )}
                {activePrinciple === principle.id && (
                  <div className="bg-primary absolute top-1/2 -right-4 hidden h-4 w-4 -translate-y-1/2 rotate-45 transform lg:block"></div>
                )}
              </div>
            ))}
          </div>

          {/* Right side: active principle details */}
          <div className="order-1 lg:order-2 lg:col-span-8">
            {principles.map(
              (principle) =>
                principle.id === activePrinciple && (
                  <div
                    key={principle.id}
                    className="bg-card overflow-hidden rounded-xl border shadow-lg"
                  >
                    <div className="relative h-64 md:h-80">
                      <img
                        src={principle.image}
                        alt={principle.title}
                        className="object-cover object-center"
                      />
                      <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-gradient-to-t from-black/70 to-transparent"></div>
                      <div className="absolute bottom-0 left-0 w-full p-6">
                        <div className="mb-2 flex items-center gap-3">
                          <div className="bg-primary/90 text-primary-foreground flex h-12 w-12 items-center justify-center rounded-full text-xl">
                            {principle.icon}
                          </div>
                          <h3 className="text-2xl font-bold text-white">
                            {principle.title}
                          </h3>
                        </div>
                      </div>
                    </div>

                    <div className="p-6">
                      <Tabs defaultValue="overview" className="w-full">
                        <TabsList className="mb-4 grid w-full grid-cols-2">
                          <TabsTrigger value="overview">Overview</TabsTrigger>
                          <TabsTrigger value="benefits">Benefits</TabsTrigger>
                        </TabsList>
                        <TabsContent value="overview" className="space-y-4">
                          <p className="text-base">{principle.description}</p>
                          <div className="pt-2">
                            <Button
                              variant="outline"
                              className="group gap-2"
                              asChild
                            >
                              <a href="#">
                                Learn more about my approach
                                <ExternalLinkIcon className="h-4 w-4 transition-transform group-hover:translate-x-0.5 group-hover:-translate-y-0.5" />
                              </a>
                            </Button>
                          </div>
                        </TabsContent>
                        <TabsContent value="benefits" className="space-y-2">
                          <ul className="space-y-2">
                            {principle.benefits.map((benefit, idx) => (
                              <li key={idx} className="flex items-start gap-2">
                                <CheckIcon className="text-primary mt-0.5 h-5 w-5 shrink-0" />
                                <span>{benefit}</span>
                              </li>
                            ))}
                          </ul>
                        </TabsContent>
                      </Tabs>
                    </div>
                  </div>
                )
            )}
          </div>
        </div>

        <div className="bg-muted/50 relative mt-16 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border p-8">
          <div className="absolute inset-0 -z-10 opacity-10">
            <img
              src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600880292203-757bb62b4baf?q=80&w=1470&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D"
              alt="Workspace"
              className="object-cover object-center"
            />
          </div>

          <div className="grid items-center gap-6 md:grid-cols-5">
            <div className="z-10 md:col-span-3">
              <Badge variant="secondary" className="mb-2">
                Ready to start?
              </Badge>
              <h3 className="mb-3 text-2xl font-bold">
                Experience these principles in action
              </h3>
              <p className="text-muted-foreground mb-6">
                Let&apos;s collaborate to bring your vision to life with these
                core values guiding every step of the process.
              </p>
              <div className="flex flex-col gap-3 sm:flex-row">
                <Button asChild size="lg" className="gap-2">
                  <a href="#">
                    Start a Project
                    <ArrowRightIcon className="h-4 w-4" />
                  </a>
                </Button>
                <Button variant="outline" asChild size="lg">
                  <a href="#">View Case Studies</a>
                </Button>
              </div>
            </div>
            <div className="hidden overflow-hidden rounded-lg md:col-span-2 md:block">
              <img
                src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600880292203-757bb62b4baf?q=80&w=1470&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D"
                alt="Workspace"
                width={500}
                height={300}
                className="h-full w-full rounded-lg object-cover"
              />
            </div>
          </div>
        </div>
      </div>
    </section>
  );
}
```

### `components/ui/badge.tsx`

```tsx
import * as React from "react"
import { cva, type VariantProps } from "class-variance-authority"
import { Slot } from "radix-ui"

import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"

const badgeVariants = cva(
  "group/badge inline-flex h-5 w-fit shrink-0 items-center justify-center gap-1 overflow-hidden rounded-4xl border border-transparent px-2 py-0.5 text-xs font-medium whitespace-nowrap transition-all focus-visible:border-ring focus-visible:ring-[3px] focus-visible:ring-ring/50 has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-1.5 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-1.5 aria-invalid:border-destructive aria-invalid:ring-destructive/20 dark:aria-invalid:ring-destructive/40 [&>svg]:pointer-events-none [&>svg]:size-3!",
  {
    variants: {
      variant: {
        default: "bg-primary text-primary-foreground [a]:hover:bg-primary/80",
        secondary:
          "bg-secondary text-secondary-foreground [a]:hover:bg-secondary/80",
        destructive:
          "bg-destructive/10 text-destructive focus-visible:ring-destructive/20 dark:bg-destructive/20 dark:focus-visible:ring-destructive/40 [a]:hover:bg-destructive/20",
        outline:
          "border-border text-foreground [a]:hover:bg-muted [a]:hover:text-muted-foreground",
        ghost:
          "hover:bg-muted hover:text-muted-foreground dark:hover:bg-muted/50",
        link: "text-primary underline-offset-4 hover:underline",
      },
    },
    defaultVariants: {
      variant: "default",
    },
  }
)

function Badge({
  className,
  variant = "default",
  asChild = false,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<"span"> &
  VariantProps<typeof badgeVariants> & { asChild?: boolean }) {
  const Comp = asChild ? Slot.Root : "span"

  return (
    <Comp
      data-slot="badge"
      data-variant={variant}
      className={cn(badgeVariants({ variant }), className)}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

export { Badge, badgeVariants }
```

### `components/ui/button.tsx`

```tsx
import * as React from "react"
import { cva, type VariantProps } from "class-variance-authority"
import { Slot } from "radix-ui"

import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"

const buttonVariants = cva(
  "group/button inline-flex shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-md border border-transparent bg-clip-padding text-sm font-medium whitespace-nowrap transition-all outline-none select-none focus-visible:border-ring focus-visible:ring-3 focus-visible:ring-ring/50 active:not-aria-[haspopup]:translate-y-px disabled:pointer-events-none disabled:opacity-50 aria-invalid:border-destructive aria-invalid:ring-3 aria-invalid:ring-destructive/20 dark:aria-invalid:border-destructive/50 dark:aria-invalid:ring-destructive/40 [&_svg]:pointer-events-none [&_svg]:shrink-0 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-4",
  {
    variants: {
      variant: {
        default: "bg-primary text-primary-foreground hover:bg-primary/80",
        outline:
          "border-border bg-background shadow-xs hover:bg-muted hover:text-foreground aria-expanded:bg-muted aria-expanded:text-foreground dark:border-input dark:bg-input/30 dark:hover:bg-input/50",
        secondary:
          "bg-secondary text-secondary-foreground hover:bg-secondary/80 aria-expanded:bg-secondary aria-expanded:text-secondary-foreground",
        ghost:
          "hover:bg-muted hover:text-foreground aria-expanded:bg-muted aria-expanded:text-foreground dark:hover:bg-muted/50",
        destructive:
          "bg-destructive/10 text-destructive hover:bg-destructive/20 focus-visible:border-destructive/40 focus-visible:ring-destructive/20 dark:bg-destructive/20 dark:hover:bg-destructive/30 dark:focus-visible:ring-destructive/40",
        link: "text-primary underline-offset-4 hover:underline",
      },
      size: {
        default:
          "h-9 gap-1.5 px-2.5 in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-2 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-2",
        xs: "h-6 gap-1 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),8px)] px-2 text-xs in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-1.5 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-1.5 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-3",
        sm: "h-8 gap-1 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),10px)] px-2.5 in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-1.5 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-1.5",
        lg: "h-10 gap-1.5 px-2.5 has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-2 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-2",
        icon: "size-9",
        "icon-xs":
          "size-6 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),8px)] in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-3",
        "icon-sm":
          "size-8 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),10px)] in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md",
        "icon-lg": "size-10",
      },
    },
    defaultVariants: {
      variant: "default",
      size: "default",
    },
  }
)

function Button({
  className,
  variant = "default",
  size = "default",
  asChild = false,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<"button"> &
  VariantProps<typeof buttonVariants> & {
    asChild?: boolean
  }) {
  const Comp = asChild ? Slot.Root : "button"

  return (
    <Comp
      data-slot="button"
      data-variant={variant}
      data-size={size}
      className={cn(buttonVariants({ variant, size, className }))}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

export { Button, buttonVariants }
```

### `components/ui/tabs.tsx`

```tsx
"use client"

import * as React from "react"
import { cva, type VariantProps } from "class-variance-authority"
import { Tabs as TabsPrimitive } from "radix-ui"

import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"

function Tabs({
  className,
  orientation = "horizontal",
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof TabsPrimitive.Root>) {
  return (
    <TabsPrimitive.Root
      data-slot="tabs"
      data-orientation={orientation}
      className={cn(
        "group/tabs flex gap-2 data-horizontal:flex-col",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

const tabsListVariants = cva(
  "group/tabs-list inline-flex w-fit items-center justify-center rounded-lg p-[3px] text-muted-foreground group-data-horizontal/tabs:h-9 group-data-vertical/tabs:h-fit group-data-vertical/tabs:flex-col data-[variant=line]:rounded-none",
  {
    variants: {
      variant: {
        default: "bg-muted",
        line: "gap-1 bg-transparent",
      },
    },
    defaultVariants: {
      variant: "default",
    },
  }
)

function TabsList({
  className,
  variant = "default",
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof TabsPrimitive.List> &
  VariantProps<typeof tabsListVariants>) {
  return (
    <TabsPrimitive.List
      data-slot="tabs-list"
      data-variant={variant}
      className={cn(tabsListVariants({ variant }), className)}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function TabsTrigger({
  className,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof TabsPrimitive.Trigger>) {
  return (
    <TabsPrimitive.Trigger
      data-slot="tabs-trigger"
      className={cn(
        "relative inline-flex h-[calc(100%-1px)] flex-1 items-center justify-center gap-1.5 rounded-md border border-transparent px-2 py-1 text-sm font-medium whitespace-nowrap text-foreground/60 transition-all group-data-vertical/tabs:w-full group-data-vertical/tabs:justify-start hover:text-foreground focus-visible:border-ring focus-visible:ring-[3px] focus-visible:ring-ring/50 focus-visible:outline-1 focus-visible:outline-ring disabled:pointer-events-none disabled:opacity-50 has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-1.5 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-1.5 dark:text-muted-foreground dark:hover:text-foreground group-data-[variant=default]/tabs-list:data-active:shadow-sm group-data-[variant=line]/tabs-list:data-active:shadow-none [&_svg]:pointer-events-none [&_svg]:shrink-0 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-4",
        "group-data-[variant=line]/tabs-list:bg-transparent group-data-[variant=line]/tabs-list:data-active:bg-transparent dark:group-data-[variant=line]/tabs-list:data-active:border-transparent dark:group-data-[variant=line]/tabs-list:data-active:bg-transparent",
        "data-active:bg-background data-active:text-foreground dark:data-active:border-input dark:data-active:bg-input/30 dark:data-active:text-foreground",
        "after:absolute after:bg-foreground after:opacity-0 after:transition-opacity group-data-horizontal/tabs:after:inset-x-0 group-data-horizontal/tabs:after:bottom-[-5px] group-data-horizontal/tabs:after:h-0.5 group-data-vertical/tabs:after:inset-y-0 group-data-vertical/tabs:after:-right-1 group-data-vertical/tabs:after:w-0.5 group-data-[variant=line]/tabs-list:data-active:after:opacity-100",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function TabsContent({
  className,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof TabsPrimitive.Content>) {
  return (
    <TabsPrimitive.Content
      data-slot="tabs-content"
      className={cn("flex-1 text-sm outline-none", className)}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

export { Tabs, TabsList, TabsTrigger, TabsContent, tabsListVariants }
```