"Mapping the transition: entries on intentional design, solo development, and finding the rhythm of the tide."
This is a transparent record of the journey. From technical topics to the realities of balancing a career with chronic illness, these dispatches document the work of building a solo venture at a human pace.
September 8, 2026
After months of building, iterating with beta testers, navigating Apple review queues, and handling one unexpected last-minute curveball, Mantra Meditation Timer is officially live on the iOS and iPadOS App Store!
July 31, 2026
Navigating an 8-day Apple review queue, shipping updates with beta testers, teasing an iPad build for Transcendence, and revealing the mechanics behind our next pay-as-you-go tool, Tidal Draft.
June 30, 2026
Managing a 40°C UK heatwave with ME/CFS, wrapping up the core features for Transcendence, prepping the July Beta launch, and a sneaky first look at our next product, Tidal Draft.
June 1, 2026
An unvarnished look at my current web design workbench, exploring a subscription-free pipeline alongside the real-world operational hurdles of indie-built software.
May 19, 2026
Not all disabilities come with a visual signpost. A candid look at the daily reality of managing chronic pain, invisible illness, and the specific anchors that keep my nervous system grounded.
May 13, 2026
They say the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today.
Learn about the Code and Sea story — a solo indie venture building tools for the self-directed practitioner.
Explore the tools built by Code and Sea — software for managing health, work, and time.
