A lab is where you learn by poking at things. These are tiny, self-contained
demos that show how I think about status, feedback, and small touches that
make a system feel understandable.
System demo
System status control panel
Flip the toggles to see how the system status responds.
It’s a tiny version of how I like to think about “health” views.
System: Stable
All core services are on. This is what “calm” should feel like.
Randomizer
Digital dice · tiny decision helper
A small dice roller – for picking options, testing randomness,
or deciding which idea to try first.
4
You rolled a 4.
Use it however you like: choosing test cases, ordering tasks, or just
as a fidget.
UI experiment
Signal board
Status-at-a-glance
A compact layout for tracking a few key signals: online/offline states,
maintenance windows, and “do not touch” notes.
Meant to live on a secondary screen without demanding attention.
Color and icon language kept intentionally minimal.
Focus on calm visibility instead of flashing alerts.
Utility
Routine helpers
Checklists · Shortcuts
One-click helpers for repeated tasks: startup checks, shutdown steps,
and quick links into deeper tools.
Reduces “Did I forget something?” moments.
Pairs well with dashboards and status panels.
Play
Interaction sandboxes
Controls & behavior
Toy interfaces that explore how feedback should look and feel:
button states, timing, and micro-animations.
Try ideas here before applying them to serious systems.
Helps keep “fun” and “usable” in the same room.
Next up
To-try list
Work in progress
The lab is intentionally unfinished. As I learn, things move in and out.
That’s the point.
Better ways to visualize “time saved” across a week.
Patterns for calm notifications and transient alerts.