Category: Design

  • The design principles of building apps in 2025

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    kshik
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    One of the frustrating things for me was that I know just enough to understand how code works, but I don’t know enough to build an app from scratch to completion. I was stuck in a limbo for several years. My attempts at building an app by vibe coding have been futile. The tools with…

  • What’s So Special about a Handmade Cup?

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    kshik
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    It has been almost one year since I learnt how to make a cup. Like most people, my first memory of making a handled cup/mug is one of frustration. Throwing the body of the cup is one thing, but throwing it consistently is a different challenge altogether; not only does the base form have to…

  • How to judge your work and how to describe it?

    How to judge your work and how to describe it?

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    kshik
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    In pottery, detachment is the key to success. There are several stages of the process, where things can go wrong. From the drying stage to shipping, every step of the process should be carried out with utmost care. So, to practise detachment is key, even though you might have done everything in your power to…