Got a phone, Wi-Fi, and ideas?
Here’s how teens like YOU built real projects – and how you can too.
Project: Cal (AI Calorie Tracker)
1. What it does: Snap a food pic → AI guesses calories.
2. Skills: Free AI tools (TensorFlow), basic app building (Flutter).
3. Why care?: Fix stuff YOU hate (like diet apps that suck).
The 17-year-old founder made more than $12M – A Story to learn from here about CalAI
Try This:
1. Use Google’s Teachable Machine to train a simple AI model in 10 minutes.
2. Stuck? YouTube “Build Your First AI App” tutorials are your cheat code.
Project: Unblocked Gaming Site
1. What it does: Bypass school firewalls to play games.
2. Skills: HTML/CSS + GitHub Pages (free hosting).
3. Why care?: Start small, earn big.
You can test and play it here
Try This:
1. Clone a basic game site template → add your favorite.io games.
2. Monetize with non-annoying ads (try Google AdSense).
Project: AI Theme Park Designer
1. What it does: AI + 3D modelling → design rollercoasters.
2. Skills: Blender (free 3D tool) + Unity/Unreal Engine.
3. Why care?: Mix art + tech = future-proof career.
Try This:
Redesign your school cafeteria in 3D using Blender.
Project: Daily Frustration Solver
1. What it does: Crowdsource annoying problems → brainstorm fixes.
2. Skills: WordPress/Node.js + voting systems.
3. Why care?: Build what your friends NEED.
Try This:
Create a Google Form: “What’s your #1 school frustration?” → share on Insta.
1. Steal Like an Artist: Copy these projects, then tweak them.
2. Use FREE Tools: Canva, Python, Flutter, Blender.
3. Build in Public: Post progress on TikTok/Insta → attract users.
4. Try no-code tools like Bubble.io or Carrd.co. Your ideas > tech skills.
5. Fail Fast: Most projects flop – but each “oops” teaches you something.
1. Skill Flex: Coding/design/AI looks 🔥 on college apps.
2. Pocket Money: Ads, sponsorships, or selling your project.
3. Bragging Rights: “I built an app at 16” > “I have 10k followers”.
1. Pick 1 project above. Spend 30 mins Googling “how to build [thing]”.
2. Screenshot your progress and tag @Kloud9Mag – we’ll feature the best attempts! You can also get some audience there
3. If you have an idea or want a story to be heard, you can write to us at "Kloud9@kiitis.ac.in"
No experience? We got you covered!
The teen who made Cal started by watching free Coursera videos. You’ve got this.
