Hi, I'm Aife
aifedespaix
Code, design, video. One thread, many forms.
I build sites, tools and games, I film things, and I tinker with stuff that has no particular reason to exist. This site keeps all of it in one place.
Where to start
Six doors, depending on what you came for.
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Blog
Where I write about what I'm building, and whatever hangs around it: technical notes, design, the rest.
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Projects
The apps I've shipped, from a parody clicker to an interactive map of Hyrule.
See the projects -
Shlagemon
A parody clicker: collect absurd creatures and become the master of the Shlagémons.
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Zach'Lab
Mind maps and exercise sheets to keep up with your classes, right on your computer.
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Sillage
A car on an endless road between neon towers, under a sky of planets. The music sets the pace.
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Accessibility
Theme, palette, typeface, motion. You tune the site to your comfort, not the other way around.
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Latest articles
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DeepSeek Harness: an agent harness you assemble yourself
DeepSeek Harness, two months in: a plugins-only architecture, four modes, a logged session model, real token prices, and the limits of an MIT preview.
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VectorCraft: open-source Illustrator in Rust, what it draws
VectorCraft, a free vector illustration editor in Rust: pen tool, Pathfinder, SVG and PDF formats, claimed performance, MCP guide and what's still missing.
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Wildlife documentaries are very patient fiction films
Editing, captive shoots, added sound: how a nature documentary builds a story from real footage, and why it works so well on us, every single time.
What I've shipped
All my projects- Shlagemon Game A parodic clicker where you collect absurd creatures non-stop to become the master of Shlagémons.
- Migracount Health Log your migraine attacks and track trends. Comes with reports designed to share with your doctor.
- Hots Stats Tool Analyze your Heroes of the Storm replays: detailed stats, trends and game progression.
- Zach'Lab Education An educational software suite for keeping up with your classes: mind maps and exercise sheets, designed for students.
Elsewhere
I also post video and behind-the-scenes bits over there.