Striving Designs

Distilling complexity into specialized software.

Independent product studio refining complex problems into specialized software tools.

Friction-first

Built around real problems, not imagined markets.

Solo studio

One operator. No bloat. Full accountability.

Ships with stakes

Only tools I'd use and pay for myself.

Specialized tools for real-world frictions.

02Initial Dev

NurseLedger

A pay calculator built specifically for US nurses. Shift differentials, travel stipends, PRN waivers, and all 14 pay categories in one place.

03Open Source

Strive Sync

A tool to keep multiple repositories in sync and dependencies built, in parallel.

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Striving Designsis an independent product studio focused on building genuinely useful tools. Instead of building for abstract “markets,” I prefer building for real people trying to solve specific, frustrating problems in healthcare, AI, and developer productivity.

I believe that complex problems rarely need overly complex solutions. Usually, they just need some thoughtful organization and a builder who respects your time.

Every project I take on has a simple goal: utility over hype.

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What I'm building, what broke, and what shipped.

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Follow what I'm building.

I don't send marketing spam or stick to a stressful schedule. I'll just send you a quick email whenever I launch something new or find something genuinely worth sharing.