As someone constantly experimenting, I love pushing boundaries, especially when it comes to web tools. Over the past few weeks, I’ve built a variety of creative tools with the help of Cursor, a tool that has drastically changed how I approach coding. Let me take you through some of my recent projects, from visualizing sound to creating quirky games and fast-paced idea generators. Each of these creations came from a blend of curiosity, playfulness, and a desire to make tools that help people think and create better.
Experiment #1: Visualizing Sound
It all started with a challenge: how many ways could I visualize sound in a web browser in one evening?
Turns out, the answer is 11! Using Cursor, I managed to create a series of sound visualizations that go from simple waveforms to intricate mandalas. This was an area where I had little experience, but the tool’s ability to interpret my commands made the process surprisingly smooth. The mandala option was especially fun, turning sound into a mesmerizing, interactive pattern.
You can try it out for yourself here and see which visualization speaks to you the most.
Try SoundViz here
Experiment #2: A Silly Story Game for Kids
If you enjoy MadLibs, you’re going to love this web app I created for my daughter. It’s a story-based game where you fill in word blanks and create silly stories from preset templates. These stories were generated using Claude AI, with a little help from Cursor. It was a quick weekend project that worked on the first try, and after just a few hours of polishing, it was ready to go.
This project wasn’t just for family fun—MadLibs-inspired games have been part of my innovation workshops for years. So, while this version is kid-friendly, it could easily be adapted for professional brainstorming sessions.
Why not give it a try and see how it can spark creativity?
Try Yarn Spinner here
Experiment #3: Sprinting Through Ideas
As someone who focuses on creativity, I often run workshops on idea generation. Research shows that creativity thrives in short bursts rather than long sessions, so I created a web tool to capture this sprint mentality. The tool lets users choose a time limit—90 seconds or 3 minutes—and then challenges them to generate as many ideas as possible during that time. The faster, the better!
The goal is to focus on quantity over quality. By keeping perfectionism at bay, you can unlock ideas you may not have thought of otherwise. The tool tracks how many ideas you come up with, pushing you to beat your previous record. It was a huge success in the workshop where I first used it, and I’ve continued to refine it since. I recommend it for anyone looking to shake up their brainstorming sessions.
Try Idea Sprint here
Experiment #4: The Text Machine
Another tool I whipped up is the Text Machine, designed to manipulate text in all kinds of fun and useful ways. Need to switch text cases, create fancy fonts for social media, or convert text to Morse code or Pig Latin? This tool does it all.
I’ve always found similar tools online, but they didn’t quite meet my needs, so I built something better. The Text Machine was more of an experiment to see how much functionality I could pack into one page. It’s a Swiss Army knife of text manipulation, and if you’re a content creator, you’ll find it invaluable.
Try Text Machine here
Experiment #5: Exploring Human Biases
My final creation for the week is a Bias Exploration Tool, inspired by my passion for Behavioral Economics. This tool randomly generates a cognitive bias along with an explanation of how it could be applied in business or decision-making. It’s like a slot machine for irrational thinking, offering insights into the quirks of the human mind.
I created this for an upcoming workshop, but it’s something I find endlessly fascinating. Understanding these biases can help you think more critically and creatively, especially when making important decisions. The best part? It’s educational and fun at the same time.
Try Nudge Nudge here
