The latest articles on DEV Community by ojeh-a (@genie_). https://dev.to/genie_ https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F1980250%2Fcfc58728-65db-4ff8-a3dd-821bdb5bf24a.png https://dev.to/genie_ en ojeh-a Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:18:15 +0000 https://dev.to/genie_/memento-13ka https://dev.to/genie_/memento-13ka <p><em>This post is my submission for <a href="https://dev.to/deved/build-apps-with-google-ai-studio">DEV Education Track: Build Apps with Google AI Studio</a>.</em></p> <h2> What I Built </h2> <p>I created <strong>memento</strong>, a minimalist, time-sensitive habit tracker and focus workspace built on the principles of <strong>wabi-sabi</strong> (beauty in simplicity and transient imperfection). By integrating custom audio synthesizer prompts, organic biological clock aligning color themes (Dawn, Day, Sunset, Night), time-blocking schedules, and a Gemini-powered cognitive coach, <strong>memento</strong> provides ADHD-friendly, stress-free micro-habits and focus intervals.</p> <p>Prompts and design guidelines included:</p> <ul> <li>"Build a wabi-sabi styled, minimalist biological alignment schedule with circadian theme transitions."</li> <li>"Create an immersive full-screen focus cocoon with drift-preventing singing bowl chimes."</li> <li>"Combine a morning/day input timeline for time-blocked intentions with an evening review action and reflections review list."</li> </ul> <h2> Demo </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>Live Applet ID</strong>: <code>38117c23-750d-4fbe-a516-46a87522e219</code> </li> <li> <strong>Theme Transitions</strong>: <ul> <li> <em>Dawn/Morning</em>: Cozy soft greens, encouraging gentle single-task intention plans.</li> <li> <em>Midday/Core Day</em>: Warm terra-cotta sand/gold, providing active time-blocked sprints.</li> <li> <em>Evening/Night</em>: Deep volcanic midnight charcoal, changing to a retrospective "What did you do today?" review space with custom journal reflections.</li> </ul> </li> <li> <strong>Pulsating Circadian Dot</strong>: A dynamic logo indicator transitioning from Green (morning) to Amber (afternoon) to Sunset Red (evening) alongside a horizontal Daylight Transition Progress Bar.</li> </ul> <h2> My Experience </h2> <p>Google AI Studio and Gemini made it incredibly easy to rapidly prototype custom full-stack solutions. </p> <ul> <li> <strong>Surprise</strong>: The absolute zero-latency response of the model was staggering when handling dynamic interface layouts.</li> <li> <strong>What I Learned</strong>: Building for accessibility (especially ADHD neurodiversity) requires intense design subtraction rather than addition. Gemini helped strip away the typical metrics-heavy noise of productivity models and focus entirely on present, tranquil alignment.</li> <li> <strong>Key Takeaways</strong>: Integrating rich, full-screen micro-animations and contextual acoustic cues (like Crystal Bells and Zen Gongs) directly in client-side states results in software that feels analog, tactile, and human.</li> </ul> deved learngoogleaistudio ai gemini