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Independent builder · Currently making things

Curious ideas.
Useful builds.
A little bit of chaos.

Hey, I’m Shadow. I like pulling ideas apart, learning how the pieces work, and turning them into websites, tools, and interactive things you can actually use. If there’s a tricky bit, that’s usually where it gets interesting.

Web Curious experiments Games
The idea machine
Start with a thought“What if this worked?”
Tinker with itBreak it. Learn. Fix it.
Make it realOne more tiny improvement.

repeat() · with snacks

Playful by design
Always curious
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • SQL
  • REST APIs
  • Flask
  • C#
  • Unity
  • Android
  • Git
  • Next.js
What I do

A few ways I can make things work.

I like making useful things, figuring out the tricky bits, and giving the finished result enough polish to feel considered.

The project shelf

Little ideas, real builds.

A mix of websites, apps, AI experiments, data tools, and games.

  • Preview for Brine & Bloom
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    AI integration · Web design

    Brine & Bloom

    A polished concept storefront for a premium pickle brand, combining distinctive web design with an integrated AI assistant for product and pickling questions.

    • Web design
    • AI integration
    • Chatbot
    • Vercel
  • Preview for Resident Management
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    Web application · Data management

    Resident Management

    A resident management platform concept featuring a login system and structured data-management workflows.

    • Web app
    • Authentication
    • Data management
  • Preview for Weather AI
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    Android app · AI integration

    Weather AI

    An Android weather app that pairs weather information with AI-assisted guidance to help users think through everyday plans and decisions.

    • Android
    • Weather
    • AI integration
  • Preview for COREBOUND
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    Indie game · Unity

    COREBOUND

    A 2D pixel-art metroidvania set in a factory. Explore, unlock abilities, battle enemies, collect coins, and take on the final boss.

    • Unity
    • C#
    • Pixel art
    • Metroidvania
  • Preview for Dentist Concept Site
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    Website concept · UI design

    Dentist Concept Site

    A concept website for a dental practice, built to showcase clean service-focused layout, visual hierarchy, and professional web design.

    • Web design
    • UI/UX
    • Responsive layout
A bit about me

Part builder. Part professional tinkerer.

I’m Shadow, a student and developer who enjoys figuring things out by making things. I’m interested in web development, practical tools, game development, and the satisfying moment when a half-formed idea finally clicks.

I’m still learning, experimenting, and adding to my toolkit. This portfolio is a work in progress on purpose: I’d rather show real projects as they happen than invent a highlight reel.

  • Curious by default

    If I don’t know how something works yet, that’s a reason to explore it.

  • Play matters

    Interactive projects should feel good to use, not just technically function.

  • Make it useful

    I like turning messy ideas into tools and experiences with a clear purpose.

  • Always iterating

    Build a version, learn from it, improve the next one. That’s the fun part.

How I work

No magic trick. Just good steps.

The plan can change as we learn things, but I like keeping the process clear and the progress visible.

  1. 1

    Get the idea straight

    First, figure out what you want to make, who it is for, and what would make it genuinely useful.

  2. 2

    Sketch the shape

    Work out the important screens and how the pieces should fit together before getting lost in details.

  3. 3

    Build and test

    Turn the plan into a working project, test the awkward bits, and tidy up what feels off.

  4. 4

    Ship the thing

    Get it ready to use, sort out the final fixes, and figure out what is worth improving next.

Got a good idea?

Let’s make something cool.

Got a project, a question, or a wonderfully weird idea? Pick your route and say hello. No corporate maze, promise.