Why Your Unity UI Keeps Disappearing (And How to Fix It)
Demystifying Unity's RectTransform with an interactive playground. Say goodbye to disappearing health bars and stretched out menus.
realvjy's story
Some thoughts, stories and insights
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A Serious Shift
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Last Revision: Updates on Artist and Cat
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Fixing Initialization Race Conditions in Godot with Signals
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The Luxury of Being With Yourself
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How AI Art Are Slowly Destroying the Value of Real Art
We are building a culture that rewards the illusion of experience over the reality of doing the work.
Artist & Cat | Devlog #3
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A Beginning Without Certainty
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Artist & Cat | Devlog #2
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Why Your First Launch Will Feel Like Failure
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Unsure, But Still Curious
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Artist & Cat | Devlog #1
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The Rise of Creators Who Create Nothing
A look back at the year 2025 and the journey of realvjy.
Progress Without the Noise
Notes from another year of indie building
Artist & Cat | Devlog #0
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Expedition 33 Shows What Care Looks Like
A personal look at why Expedition 33 deserved its Game of the Year sweep, and what its success says about focus, care, and modern game development.
Before We Had Screens
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Learning…-ish
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From Unreal Dreams to Godot Beginnings - #1
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I Don’t Create for the Algorithm
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Nights Without Light
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Silksong Proves Indie Isn’t Weak
A tiny team from Adelaide just shook the entire industry with patience, respect, and a $20 game. Silksong isn’t just a sequel — it’s proof that being indie is power, not weakness.
From $10 to Building My Own Studio
My journey from earning $10 as an electrician to starting my own creative studio.
When Creativity Becomes Marketing
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They Don’t Like You, They Don’t Dislike You
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On Figma’s IPO Day, A Personal Thank You
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Best Part Yet to Come
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Building Figma Layout Manager: Made Kigen Documentation Layout Possible
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Make It, Even If It Makes No Sense
Not every side project needs a business plan. Create what brings you joy—even if it’s weird, small, or pointless. That’s where the magic begins.
AI Makes It Look Good. Craft Makes It Matter
We’re surrounded by AI-generated visuals, videos, and code — fast, slick, and impressive. But behind all that polish, something essential is missing: real craft, care, and human intent.
You Are Not Your Work
A personal reflection on creativity, identity, and learning to let go. Your work isn’t you—and that’s the freedom to keep making without fear.
From Burnout to Breakthrough: What PEAK Reminded Me About Making Games
A goofy $5 game made by burned-out devs just sold 2 million copies — in under 9 days.
The Ones I Forgot
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Building a License Activation & Validation System for Figma Plugins
A real-world guide to building a global licensing system for Figma plugins — with usage tracking, activation limits, and error handling built-in using the Lemon Squeezy API.
They Don’t Want You to Win That Much
They’re okay with you doing well — just not better than them. Protect your vision. Move in silence. Let your wins speak when the time is right.
Saying No Made Room for My Best Work
I was fully booked for years. Then I learned that being busy isn't being valuable — and everything changed.
Introducing Kigen: A Design System Generator for Figma
I built Kigen, a Figma plugin that helps you generate design system foundations—colors, typography, spacing, radii, and more—so you don’t have to start from scratch every time.
Figma Went All In at Config 2025 – Here’s What Blew My Mind
At Config 2025, Figma dropped not just features, but full-on tools that rival Framer, Webflow, and even Illustrator. Here’s my hands-on experience.
Still Figuring It Out
Not a success story. Just a real one — about choosing the creative road, even when it doesn’t add up yet.
Modern Life is a Beautiful Cage
Modern life is full of conveniences, but it's easy to get trapped in the comfort of familiarity.
How I Simplified My Figma Plugin with Zustand
How I used Zustand to clean up my code, simplify state management, and speed up development in my Figma plugin.
Success Isn’t Wealth—It’s the Difference We Make
Success isn’t measured by how much we earn, but by the impact we create and the lives we inspire.
Making Figma Plugins More Powerful with clientStorage
Make your Figma plugins smarter with clientStorage—store user settings, preferences, and more for a seamless experience
Never Have a 0% Day: Small Steps Lead to Big Success
Small, consistent actions can keep your passion burning and bring your dream project to life.
Knowing How to Draw a Rectangle Is Easy—Knowing When Is the Challenge
Mastering the how is just the start. The real skill lies in knowing when and why to use it. True mastery isn’t about steps—it’s about wisdom.
Rive Just Leveled Up—And So Did My Workflow
With Feather, Rive is more powerful than ever—streamlining my workflow and elevating my designs.
Think Twice Before Clicking: How I Lost (and Got Back) My Account
Yesterday (Feb 11, 2025), my X/Twitter account got hacked—and it all started with a simple click. What seemed like a harmless message led me straight into a scam, giving hackers access to my account.
How Thoughtful Motion Design Transforms Digital Interactions
Exploring how intentional motion design enhances user experience, making digital interactions more intuitive, engaging, and memorable.
Converting Figma Variants Animations to CSS Keyframes
A practical guide to transform Figma variant animations into CSS keyframes without external libraries.
AI vs. Human Creativity: Why Craftsmanship Still Matters
Balancing AI innovation with the irreplaceable value of human creativity in the digital age.