I build tools, write essays, and code prototypes at the intersection of technology, business, and philosophy. I'm interested in creating structures that offer orientation rather than noise. My work explores how we can think more clearly, act more deliberately, and design with context in mind.

By day, I develop Leada—the app for self-guided learning in everyday life. By night, I explore side projects, write essays, and occasionally argue with machines.

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Projects

This is my current work in progress.

BuddyAlert is a minimalist, privacy-first safety app that lets users send a silent emergency alert to nearby community members with just one tap. It uses real-time location sharing within a limited radius to quickly mobilize help—without chat, roles, or unnecessary complexity. Designed as a solidarity-based safety net, BuddyAlert focuses on trust, discretion, and real-world utility.

FixIt is a mobile app that helps users diagnose and solve everyday household repair problems step by step. By answering a few simple questions, users receive tailored DIY instructions or recommendations for professional help. The app includes tool and material checklists, cost and difficulty estimates, and a personal job history for future reference.

Literary Rejections is a design series that turns iconic literary refusals into minimalist everyday objects. Each item features a single, original quote of rejection — from quiet defiance to bold denial — drawn from world literature. Nothing extra. Just literature saying no, beautifully. Browse the catalog.

How to Frame a Problem
Christophe Braun Christophe Braun

How to Frame a Problem

All too often, “framing” is treated as a soft preliminary step. But it’s not. In fact, it is the part of thinking that determines what kind of work will be possible at all.

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Leadership as Folk Theory
Christophe Braun Christophe Braun

Leadership as Folk Theory

Why modern management language belongs with phlogiston, vitalism, and the ether (and why you should care).

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