see cool ideas on 21st March 🤍👀
Helu zesties! 🔥💗
Hope yall are well!
Recently, I joined Fireplace, a 5 week design sprint community thing, where ideas came to life.
🔥What is fireplace?
💬 a new creative movement for people to come alive again / the community where people work on their dreams, ideas, and passions
They began just in Oct 2025, running events where people can talk freely about the projects they are working on, and we just finished Q1’s what-if-you-just-did-it sprint, where people work on their own thing, together.
🧠What is ideas fest? (Happening on 21st Mar)
Ideas fest is a celebration of the messy middle, where we showcase members of our community who have been building things that they love.
There will be presenters, people in booths showing off their ideas, think about SG Design week!
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Well simply put, we each had our own ideas that were sitting in the draft annd this event/community simply helped push us to build our ideas.
There are coders, wellness humans, illustrators, game devs, product designers, music humans and more! Anything you can think of and it was super cool and fun to talk to them.
Every week there was a "lesson" to attend, briefed by Addi one of the organisers and these "lessons" is to help us push our idea into actual products or prototypes, but also not in a sharktank style, simply passionate people coming together to motivate each other.There are also community elements where you seek feedback from each other and help each other when we can!
I made so many amazing friends, explored and tested so many cool ideas and it made me feel so alive.
There will be lots of fun things to try out and passionate people to meet! If you are into tech, gaming, board games, wellness, music, spirituality, science etc, there's something for everyone, and its really just a space to have fun and connect ~
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My idea 💬🧠
If you wanna see what I'm doing... I will be having a booth on that day too~ presenting the first cut of Soulful - a prototype to the public!
Soulful will be a one stop mental wellness platform, right now I'm looking for early supporters, and providers that want to learn more about soulful and whether your services suit soulful!
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Check out their instagram for more details! @/thisisfireplace.
Participating in creative communities like Fireplace can be a transformative experience. From my personal journey, engaging with a diverse group of people—from coders and illustrators to wellness practitioners—greatly expanded my perspective and inspired me to bring my own ideas to life. The weekly lessons led by passionate organizers provide invaluable guidance without the pressure of competitive environments. They foster a collaborative atmosphere where sharing feedback and mutual encouragement are at the core. One of the most rewarding aspects of such communities is the sense of connection it brings. Collaborating with others passionate about tech, gaming, music, spirituality, and design ignited my motivation and creativity. It’s refreshing to find a space where your ideas are nurtured alongside others who are just as eager to explore and create. The upcoming Ideas Fest event at Fireplace is a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in innovation and creative expression to dive in. The event showcases projects from diverse fields and encourages interaction through demos, pitches, and social activities. Notably, the Soulful app prototype will be presented—a platform designed to simplify mental wellness by offering personalized mindfulness activities and connections to supportive communities and providers. This reflects a growing trend towards integrated, accessible mental health tools that combine therapy, community, and engaging experiences. If you’re someone who loves exploring new ideas and wants to be part of a supportive creative community, attending events like Ideas Fest or joining similar design sprints can be incredibly enriching. It not only helps you push your ideas from draft to prototype but also allows you to meet like-minded individuals who can become long-lasting collaborators and friends. Don’t miss the chance to register by March 15 to enjoy early access perks and become part of this vibrant movement.
