Experiments with ai tools
Experiments with ai tools
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Ai Experiment
Vibe Coding: Rock, Paper, Scissors
No Manual Coding Involved
Coding is being reimagined. With the rise of AI, we’re entering an era where natural language can shape digital experiences—no manual coding required. This project is an experiment in what I call “vibe coding”—where you describe what you want, and AI handles the logic, syntax, and implementation.
For this Rock, Paper, Scissors game, I simply prompted the AI with my vision: the rules, the interactions, the behavior. The result? A fully functional game coded entirely through prompts. It’s a small but powerful proof of concept for how AI can shift us from traditional programming to conversational creation. The vibe? Fast, flexible, and surprisingly fun.
Stephen Mayer, a Salt Lake City native, was nurtured in the publishing world by his magazine-running father and developed a fascination for fonts upon receiving a Mac for his family. During his collegiate years, he skipped lectures and gained knowledge about typeface—and life—by working as a designer for his university newspaper.
He also worked independently as a consultant, bridging the gap between typeface creators and users, always championing the needs of both parties. Not only is he the co-founder of the web platforms, Typographica and Fonts In Use, Stephen has also penned a regular column for Print magazine and authored the acclaimed book The Anatomy of Type. In 2017, he became an integral part of the nonprofit library and museum, Letterform Archive, as an Associate Curator and Editorial Director.
Same Prompt, Different LLMs: A Physics Simulation Showdown
How well do different large language models interpret the same complex prompt? This experiment puts them to the test.
I asked each LLM to generate a p5.js simulation of a ball bouncing inside a smoothly rotating hexagon, with gravity, friction, and a formatted footer—using only the prompt, no manual coding. The results reveal subtle (and sometimes surprising) differences in how each model handles physics, timing, rendering, and precision.
It’s a deep dive into prompt consistency, model accuracy, and how “understanding” varies across LLMs when it comes to real-time interactive code.
Claude and ChatGPT were my top picks, consistently delivering clean, visually accurate, and well-commented outputs.
Stephen Mayer, a Salt Lake City native, was nurtured in the publishing world by his magazine-running father and developed a fascination for fonts upon receiving a Mac for his family. During his collegiate years, he skipped lectures and gained knowledge about typeface—and life—by working as a designer for his university newspaper.
He also worked independently as a consultant, bridging the gap between typeface creators and users, always championing the needs of both parties. Not only is he the co-founder of the web platforms, Typographica and Fonts In Use, Stephen has also penned a regular column for Print magazine and authored the acclaimed book The Anatomy of Type. In 2017, he became an integral part of the nonprofit library and museum, Letterform Archive, as an Associate Curator and Editorial Director.
Before the AI Boom: Voice-Controlled Flappy Bird
Long before AI started generating code with prompts, I was already experimenting with unconventional inputs and creative coding. This is an early game I built using p5.js — a twist on the classic Flappy Bird, but powered entirely by your voice.
No buttons. No touch controls. Just your microphone and your vocal cords guiding a bird through pixel-perfect pipes.
It was part art, part chaos — and a whole lot of fun.
This project reminds me that experimentation is at the heart of innovation — and that playful ideas can take flight even without AI. Just press play, allow mic access, and start shouting your way to victory.
Stephen Mayer, a Salt Lake City native, was nurtured in the publishing world by his magazine-running father and developed a fascination for fonts upon receiving a Mac for his family. During his collegiate years, he skipped lectures and gained knowledge about typeface—and life—by working as a designer for his university newspaper.
He also worked independently as a consultant, bridging the gap between typeface creators and users, always championing the needs of both parties. Not only is he the co-founder of the web platforms, Typographica and Fonts In Use, Stephen has also penned a regular column for Print magazine and authored the acclaimed book The Anatomy of Type. In 2017, he became an integral part of the nonprofit library and museum, Letterform Archive, as an Associate Curator and Editorial Director.
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