What ideas did you come up with by accident?
Neo Chan
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Sometimes ideas come to you just in your walk or in your sleep...
1. When Selfies Got Smarter
A friend noticed his girlfriend kept buying ring lights to perfect her selfies. His “aha” moment? An app that turns your phone screen into a customizable light source. Now it’s topping the iOS charts—who knew a simple idea could shine so bright?
2. Movies… in the Shower?
Someone had a random thought mid-shampoo: “Why can’t I watch a movie in here?” Enter a waterproof, transparent phone case—now shower-time is also movie-time.
3. Why Kids Keep Plushies on Their Desks
I noticed kids always have a stuffed toy on their desks while doing homework. It’s like a tiny emotional support buddy. That got me thinking, and I ended up creating 「 SpongeHome 」—a digital tool with relaxing bath vibes. Popping bubbles, squishing sponges, and a virtual pet cheering you on—it’s stress relief and focus in one cozy package.
So, what about you? What’s an idea that just hit you out of nowhere? Let’s hear it!
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Zhiqi Shi@zhiqi_shi
In the shower, haha
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Haha yes! I once accidentally came up with an app idea in the shower. Was trying to remember all the items I needed to buy at the store and thought, wouldn't it be great if I could just tell my phone and have it make a shopping list for me? Ended up making a simple voice-powered shopping list app the next weekend. Not the next billion dollar startup, but pretty handy!