Kidventure Hub

An evergreen guide for families, designed and vibe-coded to reimagine how parents find, filter, and enjoy city adventures with their kids.

A personal exploration in vibe-coded design

01 . Overview & intent

KidVenture Hub NYC began as a side experiment — part playground guide, part design sandbox. I wanted to build something that solved a real problem in my daily life as a Brooklyn parent, while letting me experiment freely with emerging design-to-dev workflows like Loveable.dev, Supabase, and Figma tokens.

02. The problem

Parenting guides and listicles constantly go out of date, while blog posts drown you in sponsored lists and half-working links. Parents need something evergreen — a curated, trustworthy, and visually clear directory of kid-friendly spots that's inspiring, not overwhelming.

03. Vision

Create a digital companion for NYC parents that blends design clarity, curation, and delight.

A web app that feels like a modern kids' museum — tactile, bold, and beautifully organized. Not another feed — but a space that feels alive, with timeless listings and minimal upkeep.

04. Exploration process

The process started with mood, rhythm, and color — following the feeling first. Proving that intuition can be the entry point to precision, blending artistry and engineering.

05. System thinking

Behind the expressive UI, I built a light but extensible system:

• Supabase for backend
• Amenity filters
• Figma tokens
• Componentized listing cards

The result: a playground-finder that feels effortless on the surface but scalable underneath.

06. Brand identity

Neo-Brutalism

Neo-Brutalism aesthetic conveying confidence, discovery, and belonging.

07. Outcome and reflection

The MVP prototype now includes:

·100+ curated spots across Brooklyn and Manhattan
·Quick-scan cards showing essentials (bathrooms, playground type, nearby food)
·Mobile-first responsive design

While not yet public, the app has become a living testbed for my AI + design workflow — blending intuitive visual design with real data systems. KidVenture Hub NYC reminded me why I love design — the intersection of creativity, clarity, and real-world usefulness. It taught me that “vibe coding” isn't about chaos — it's about following instinct to reveal structure.

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