In 2023, I committed to creating one project each week for the entire year. This creative challenge taught me about deadlines, project scoping, documentation, and skills ranging from coding to cooking to being a pirate.
Originally published on 52weeks.substack.com
Here are all the projects from my 52-week journey:
Week 1: AR Games Web App - Web version of Authentic Relating Games Manual
Week 2: Puppet Short Film - Stop-motion puppet animation
Week 3: Breath Timer Apple Watch App - Breathing exercise tracker
Week 4: Bubblopolis Returns Stencil Art - Street art stencil project
Week 5: Kitchen Elf Food Ordering App - Restaurant ordering interface
Weeks 6-7: A Pirate’s Workout - Themed fitness routine
Week 8: 3D Animations with Three.js - Interactive web animations
Week 9: Mystery Stamp - Custom stamp design
Week 10: Deep Space NSDR - Relaxation audio experience
Week 11: House Wallpaper Cards - Interior design card game
Week 12: Reflections - Mid-project reflection
Week 13: Immersive Vampire Dinner - Themed dinner experience
Week 14: Oura Ring Dashboard - Health data visualization
Week 15: Trinket Photogrammetry Animation - 3D scanning and animation
Week 16: Buildspace Week 2: Launching Communitas - Community platform launch
Week 17: Buildspace Week 3: Attunitas - Social connection app
Weeks 18-19-20: 3 Course Oaxaca Inspired Dinner - Multi-week culinary project
Week 21: Worm Farm - Composting system setup
Week 22: DIY Home Gym - Home fitness equipment build
Week 23: Light Exposure Tracking App - Circadian rhythm tracker
Week 24: 3 Days of Silent Meditation - Meditation retreat experience
Week 25: Photo Typologies - Documentary photography project
Week 26: La Cena de los Objetos - Object-themed dinner party
Week 28: Childhood Reshoot - Recreating childhood photos
Week 29: Ingredient Investigation - Food ingredient research
Week 30: Rope Flow - Movement practice exploration
Week 31: Compromiso - Commitment-based project
Week 32: Face Yoga - Facial exercise routine
Week 33: High Vibrational Bread - Artisanal bread making
Week 34: Volcano Mapping - Geographic visualization
Week 35: Murder on the Dancefloor - Dance-themed mystery game
Week 39: Toasti iOS Connection App - Social networking mobile app
Week 40: Tepozteco - Mountain hiking adventure
Week 41: Speech to Flashcards - AI-powered study tool
Week 42: Real-time Speech to Image - Live AI image generation
Week 43: CDMX House Flipping Model - Real estate analysis tool
Week 44: Ecobici Bike Rides - Mexico City cycling exploration
Week 46: Exploring GPT Builder - Custom AI assistant creation
Week 47: 3D Printed Fidget Spinner - Design and fabrication project
Week 48: Visual Storyteller: Speech to Image Revisited - Enhanced AI storytelling
Week 49: Fancy Dinner Reservation Sniper - Restaurant booking automation
Week 51: The Projects That Never Were - Reflection on abandoned ideas
Week 52: The End - Final project reflection and wrap-up