Using algorithms to create graphics is generative art. I wanted to create 10 such algorithmically generated artworks to be used in Posters. Workflow Create a tool for producing some design using paper.js Make sure that the tool has enough variables and parameters that can be manipulated to create variations for the…

Exploring ideas in a 40x40 point grid layout. I wanted to see what I could create using a basic 40x40 point grid. Exploring a single theme with more depth helps me get closure on the idea. Rules I set for these explorations, Must use a 40x40 point grid. Black and…

View demo here Find the code on GitHub here Paper JS basics Paper JS is an open source vector graphics scripting framework that runs on top of the HTML5 Canvas. Meaning, an easy way to make elements on HTML5 canvas. I’d suggest starting with the Paper JS Tutorials to get an understanding of the various components that they use such as Points…

We will be using the social-auth-app-django package to manage OAuth for our website. You can follow the docs for social auth to implement the basic version of Google OAUTH. To also fetch the Google Profile Picture you need two more steps, 1. Add a new function in your views. As you can see…

What I learned from researching and building a hospital listing product. — I joined Practo in 2015, when the doctor listing platform had been up and running for about two years. The website helped patients find the right doctor. My team’s mandate was to help patients find the right hospital to meet their needs. We interviewed patients to understand their hospital selection…

How to think through even the simplest of features — Writing a product requirement starts with asking the right questions. Imagine you work as a Product Manager on a mobile application that helps users post and read blogs. …

Helping Indians bust health related myths — The Idea Using the popular Live Quiz format to bust health-related myths and make Indians more aware of healthy habits. We wanted to create a 100-day challenge that would be shaped around users playing Live Health Quizzes on the GOQii app. …