Most tech journeys start with a "Hello World." Mine started with a game controller.
Back in 2019, I wasn't thinking about algorithms or full-stack development. I was busy streaming on YouTube and playing games. But something caught my attention: Thumbnails.
I realized that a single image could control whether someone clicked or scrolled. That curiosity was the spark. I didn't have a PC or fancy software, so I started designing on my phone.
It was messy at first. But it was the start of everything.
The Design Phase (2019–2021)
I didn't know it at the time, but making thumbnails was my first lesson in Product Design. I was learning how to grab attention and communicate information visually.
I spent hours experimenting with mobile apps, learning that design isn't just about making things "look cool." It is about structure.
What I learned from mobile design
- Visual Hierarchy: How to make the most important text stand out.
- Color Theory: Why some combinations hurt the eyes and others feel right.
- Constraint: How to be creative when you are limited by a phone screen.
The Bio-Maths Detour
Life rarely moves in a straight line.
After 10th grade, I took a turn that still makes me laugh today: I chose Bio-Maths.
It was a long way from the creative world I was building on my phone. But that detour was important. It forced me to evaluate what I actually wanted to do. Moving into college, I had to make a real choice.
I realized I didn't just want to study systems; I wanted to build them.
Why Tech Feels Like Home
Slowly, the transition from "gamer/designer" to "tech enthusiast" happened.
I fell in love with the agency of it. In tech, you can create something from nothing websites, tools, systems and people can actually use them.
Now, at 19, I am diving deep into the domain. I am not just consuming content anymore; I am creating it.
My current focus
- Building in Public: Sharing my knowledge with everyone, no gatekeeping.
- Connecting the Dots: Using my design background to build better user interfaces.
- Continuous Learning: The stack changes, but the curiosity stays the same.
Final Thought
You don't need a traditional background to enter tech. You just need curiosity.
I started with gaming, moved through Bio-Maths, and landed here. This is just the beginning, but it is my beginning.
And I am ready to share it with all of you.