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Every phase had a purpose.
2023: exit.
2024–2025: skill-building and learning how freelancing actually works.
Late 2025: clarity and restructuring my direction.
2026: systems, focus, execution.
Soundtrack of the moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvyHNyWfQRQ
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Introducing Freelancer Quest 👾
Most freelancers are Level 99 at their craft but feel stuck at Level 1 when pitching themselves.
So for this Figma Makeathon, I wanted to build something to help with that - but I didn't want it to feel like every other productivity tool - I wanted it to feel like a game.
Core Features:
⭐ Keyboard-first UX: navigate using only your keyboard - it's faster and more accessible for one-handed use
⭐ Meet Pixel: I hand-drew an NPC in Procreate to add a personal touch; I’m a sucker for pixel art!
⭐ Full retro vibes: from the palette to the 8-bit sound fx, everything is designed to make applying for a job feel like the ultimate side quest
Vision:
While this version focuses on design and interaction, I plan to integrate OpenAI later to make it as helpful as can be!
Interaction DesignAI Application DevelopmentGoogle GeminiProcreateVibe CoderFigma Makefigmamakeathon
Wow it's so excellent and I loved this. U should make a digital product like this because people will pay for it
No reply from client?
Scope creep?
Delayed payments?
Freelancing teaches you about emotional regulation.
You either spiral.
Or you respond professionally.
Skill gets you projects.
Stability keeps them.
👉 What did freelancing taught you?
🔥Day 3 on @Contra
It taught me that communication matters as much as skill. Clear expectations early save a lot of emotional energy later.
17h left for the @Figma Makeathon (@Contra Challenge), and an old friend from university and I just jumped on an idea this weekend, we're trying to finish it with the clock playing against us.
Honestly, it was the perfect pretext to finally build something together again after a long time, and that alone already feels like a win, even if we didn't get to submit it on time.
Curious to know. Are you still preparing your entry?
excited to try this!
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