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I literally had to launch my website behind my own back 😭💻
As a brand designer, I kept finding one more thing to tweak before going live. A font, a layout, another section… the list never ended.
But building with @Base44 reminded me that launching doesn't mean you're finished. It means you've started.
✨ Here's what I built:
🌐 BrandingbyEl Website: A fully designed, published, mobile-responsive website that I can continue improving as my business grows.
🚀 Before The Launch (BTL) : A brand clarity tool. It helps founders work through their ideas, identify gaps, and get clearer on their brand before working with a designer.
My biggest takeaway? Progress deserves to be published, too.
Both projects are live, and I'm excited to keep building, learning, and improving along the way.
Built with Base44 🖤
Haha felt this so hard! As designers we are never 100% satisfied, always one more tweak. You did the right thing launching — done is better than perfect. Congrats on finally going live!
Every creature in this identity is watching you.
Little Fen, a wetland club for kids. 50 creatures. 3 colors. Everyone gets eyes.
Case study drops soon.
Which creature goes first?
Hey Little Fen,
Can you see me?
Meet NUTINCHESS. A Chess Experience Built for Play, Learning, and Competition
NUTINCHESS is my entry for the Base44 Challenge.
I built NUTINCHESS to bring chess gameplay, learning, and competition together in one platform. Instead of focusing on just playing chess, I wanted to create an experience where players can challenge themselves, learn new strategies, compete with others, and track their progress.
What I built
Play Chess
Players can challenge AI opponents or play against other people online. The multiplayer experience includes worldwide matchmaking and private rooms, where players can generate a room code and share it with a friend to join their game.
In-Game Chat
Players can chat with their opponents during a game, making matches more interactive and giving them a way to communicate while playing.
Learn Chess
The learning hub includes daily puzzles, step-by-step chess lessons, an opening library, endgame practice, game analysis, and chess tips to help players improve their skills.
Player Profiles and Progress
Players can create profiles, track their ratings, review match history, monitor puzzle streaks, and unlock achievements as they progress.
Tournaments
NUTINCHESS also includes a tournament section for organizing competitive chess experiences.
The goal
I wanted to create something that goes beyond a chessboard: a platform that brings playing, learning, and player progression into one cohesive experience.
From the dark interface and warm bronze details to the chess-inspired visuals, I designed the experience around a premium, competitive identity.
Built with Base44
NUTINCHESS was built and published using Base44.
Live app: https://play-nutinchess.base44.app
Walkthrough: Attached video showcasing the gameplay, multiplayer experience, in-game chat, learning features, tournaments, and player profiles.
This is my submission for the #Base44Challenge.
NUTINCHESS looks awesome! Love the idea of combining gameplay + learning + competition all in one — chess platforms usually only do one part well. The UI in the video looks really clean too. Great build for the challenge, best of luck!