Atelier
The Vancouver node of Socratica. We host 2 weekly co-working sessions with 30+ people to work on passion projects together. I vibe-engineer the space, building both people and software infrastructure to help creativity and connection thrive.
CalvinLiang
I'm a software engineer based in Vancouver
crafting delightful, secure, and snappy experiences
crafting delightful, secure, and snappy experiences
989k+ downloads
across 1 app and 2 libraries
1.8k+
on GitHub
2x #1 on Hacker News
with CalcGPT.io
and this post
2 TV appearances
on CBC and Global News
Projects
Dot Counter
Click to count items in images with colored dots to keep track of your progress and get an instant total
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Unveiler.xyz
A web app to bring awareness to the privacy implications of poorly censored images.
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Reorderable
857 Stars on GitHub
78k+ downloads on maven central
A simple library that enable drag-and-drop reordering in lists in Jetpack Compose and Kotlin Compose Multiplatform.
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Orbital Flush
A toilet that flushes whenever an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) flushes. It’s mounted on a rotating platform that tracks the ISS as it orbits Earth.
Clicka!
282k+ downloads on the App Store with 4.8★
20k+ downloads on Google Play with 4.7★
An absurdly simple yet addictive game, it involves a counter rising with each click, alongside a timer tracking your total game time. With each click, enjoy satisfying sound effects and visual ripples, celebrate milestones with confetti showers, unlock achievements, and compare your stats with players worldwide.
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CalcGPT.io
An amusing web app, satirizing the trend of employing advanced GPT large language models for trivial tasks. It depicts a simple calculator with adjustable "Temperature" and "Top P" sliders, embodying a comical way to control overkill AI functionalities. This project humorously illustrates the potential redundancy of next-generation AI for straightforward tasks, serving as a lighthearted critique of the tech industry's novelty obsession.
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SecretDrop.io
A web app designed to establish secure communication in public domain. It generates encryption and decryption links, allowing texts and files to be safely shared. Developed out of a real-life need to send private messages on public forums, SecretDrop.io democratizes public key cryptography. Ideal for anyone looking to securely communicate over public platforms.
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DEF CON 32 Badge Flashy ROM
A GameBoy ROM that runs on the DEF CON 32 badge, flashes all the LEDs.
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Webpack Image Loaders
748k+ Downloads on NPM
103 Stars on GitHub
A suite of 6 loaders for the Webpack JavaScript bundler that offers features like thumbnail creation, dominant color extraction for pre-loading previews, and generating differently sized images for responsive design. These project enhances image loading efficiency, saving bandwidth and reducing loading times for an improved user experience.
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toggleairport
201 Stars on GitHub
A script for macOS to turn off WiFi when Ethernet is plugged in, and turn on WiFi when Ethernet is unplugged.
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AutoLinkText
72 Stars on GitHub
A simple library that makes links, emails, and phone numbers clickable in text in Jetpack Compose and Kotlin Compose Multiplatform.
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Kitsilano School App
A multifunctional iOS and Android application I created in high school. This app was designed to keep students updated about upcoming school events and homework assignments. Additionally, it offers a platform for administrators, teachers, and clubs to share events, send out notifications, and disseminate news, ensuring efficient and seamless communication within the school community.
Media Appearances
Kitsilano Secondary Heritage Tour
A virtual journey through the historic Kitsilano Secondary School, created before its destructive renovation. The project serves as a digital time capsule, preserving the walls that bore witness to countless student memories. Designed in collaboration with my arts teacher Mr.Mehl during my time at the school.
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USB Morse Code Key
A project that breathes life into a historical communication method, marrying it with modern hardware and software to forge an interactive, functional tool. It's more than just a historical novelty; it yields practical use. Perfect for Morse Code enthusiasts and history buffs.
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Hot Words on Reddit
A web app that leverages natural language processing and sentiment analysis to creates interactive word clouds that visually represent the most discussed topics on Reddit. Each word's sentiment is intuitively color-coded, with a scale from green (positive) to red (negative). By providing a real-time snapshot of trending conversations, Hotwords of Reddit serves as a unique tool for understanding public sentiment on various issues.
Kitsilano Grad Composite Gallery
A web app designed for Kitsilano Secondary School alumni. It serves as a digital yearbook, offering an online space for alumni to reminisce and reconnect with their high school days.
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Martini Call Blocker
An Android app that offers robust call blocking for intrusive spam calls. Utilizing the new STIR/SHAKEN protocol mechanisms, it ensures users receive only authenticated calls.
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NaviChat
An innovative way-finding kiosk designed for Emily Carr University to guide students and visitors alike. Combining a large touchscreen display with an integrated voice assistant, it provides an interactive experience of location search. Running on a Raspberry Pi and powered by Electron, the software includes 500 context-aware dialogs for voice-activated queries. Users can conveniently search for direction by typing or speaking, effectively simplifying campus navigation.
Touch ID Box
A 3D printed enclosure that transform your Apple Magic Keyboard into a standalone Touch ID button.
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3D Barge Model
A 3D model of the English Bay barge that washed ashore in Vancouver, BC, Canada in November 2021.
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Media Appearances
Barrelfish
Redesigned and re-implemented parts of the experimental operating system, Barrelfish, originally developed by ETH Zurich and Microsoft Research, to explore the frontier of multikernel and heterogeneous hardware approaches
Peer-to-Peer Isolation-Aware Value Access Network - P2P IVAN
A distributed, peer-to-peer, fault-tolerant, and scalable key-value store.
Currentcy
A Wear OS (Android) and watchOS (Apple Watch) complication that shows the exchange rate of the currency of the user's current location to the user's home currency.
