AI-powered creative coding

Some housekeeping - moving to Substack!

Thanks for subscribing to The Workflow, where we explore the latest trends in indie work and technology. When I started this newsletter, my goal was to deliver high-value automation insights to interested readers — but after ten issues, I found the process was becoming more of a grind than a joy.

Why? I'm not just a tech enthusiast—I also write about creativity, philosophy, and even short stories. To cater to these varied interests, I split my writing between two platforms: my tech content here and my non-tech writing on Substack. Over time, maintaining this division has felt both cumbersome and creatively limiting.

So, in the spirit of embracing a broader creative vision, I’m consolidating all of my online writing on Substack.

I’ll be transferring The Workflow subscribers to my Substack publication soon. If this broader direction isn’t what you’re looking for, feel free to unsubscribe. But if you’re excited about exploring these diverse topics, I’d love for you to join me over on Substack.

Below, you’ll find my first tech post on AI-powered coding—cross-posted from Substack—to give you a taste of what’s to come.

Without further ado, my AI-powered creative coding process…

My AI-powered creative coding process

As a non-coder, I’ve long dreamed of creating interactive, engaging web projects. For years, I cobbled together solutions using no-code tools like Zapier, Airtable, Softr, and various website builders. Yet, these tools often felt rigid and limited compared to traditionally coded counterparts—they just weren’t as dynamic or interactive.

Now, with AI-powered development tools like Bolt and Lovable, that dream is finally coming to fruition.

In just a few weeks, I’ve brought a wide array of creative projects to life, including:

• A daily quiz game inspired by HQ Trivia

• A playful ChatGPT spoof

• An interactive canvas tool

• A creative agency website

• A pixel-by-pixel redesign of my personal website

My creative potential online is now limited only by my imagination—not by my technical skills.

My streamlined creation process looks like this:

1. Idea Generation: I brainstorm and record ideas in Apple Notes.

2. Prototyping: I pick an idea and start prototyping with Bolt.

3. Evaluation: If the build process aligns with my vision, I continue; if not, I pause the project.

4. Deployment: Once I have a version 1 prototype, I deploy it to Netlify via Bolt’s integration.

5. Feedback: I share the project with a few friends to gather feedback.

6. Iteration: I either leave the project as is or continue refining it through subsequent versions.

This process—transitioning directly from idea to prototype to a live version without relying on traditional IDEs or elaborate Figma designs—feels more like sketching on paper than conventional development. It’s an approach that excites me about the future of the internet and the new possibilities for creativity on the web.

Ways To Connect

1. Follow me on Substack: As mentioned above, I’m consolidating my tech (and additional) writing to Substack. I’d love it if you followed me there!

2. Book a 1:1 Call: Grab time with me to discuss all things automation, whether specific automations for your business, AI and no-code tool recommendations, or whatever you’re looking for help with.

3. Work With My Agency: My creative x technology agency Onboard helps companies onboard innovation—from new prototypes to digital marketing stunts and more. Reach out if you’re interested in collaborating.

Thanks for reading!

Garrett from The Workflow

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