Hello Dev.to! Discovering Flexible Visual Systems 🎨

Hey everyone! 👋

New to dev.to and loving the vibes already. I'm on this exciting journey exploring the intersection of code and design.

Recent rabbit hole: Martin Lorenz

Just discovered Martin Lorenz's work on flexible visual systems and I'm completely fascinated. Feels like a beautiful approach to creating meaningful design systems in an age where AI can pump out content so quickly.

Inspired by his approach, I built this little prototype:
https://codepen.io/spaghettifunction/pen/myJEoYo

It's a grid system where each cell responds to mouse interaction while influencing its neighbors. Nothing groundbreaking, but it felt magical watching those simple rules create complex, beautiful behaviors.

What I'm loving about this approach

• Systematic thinking meets creative expression
• Simple rules creating complex emergent behavior
• Interactive design that feels alive, not static

I'm curious...

For those familiar with generative/systematic design:

• Who else should I be exploring?
• Any favorite examples of flexible visual systems?
• What draws you to this intersection of code + design?

Still very much learning and would love to hear your thoughts!