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I Wanted to Make Liminal Spaces. So I Tried to Teach AI Blender

I’ve always been drawn to liminal spaces and architectural walkthroughs, but turning that interest into something real and shareable has been harder than I expected. This post documents what happened when I tried to teach AI to reconstruct a real house from sparse images and deploy it as a walkable 3D scene on the web, and what broke once the system started “almost” working.

I Wanted to Make Liminal Spaces. So I Tried to Teach AI Blender

I’ve always been drawn to liminal spaces and architectural walkthroughs, but turning that interest into something real and shareable has been harder than I expected. This post documents what happened when I tried to teach AI to reconstruct a real house from sparse images and deploy it as a walkable 3D scene on the web, and what broke once the system started “almost” working.

How To Get The Experience (Before You Get The Job)

You don’t need a job to start building your resume. In this article, I explore practical ways to gain experience up front: through passion projects, open-source work, volunteering, and micro-internships. If you’re trying to break in but feel blocked by “no experience,” this is your roadmap for getting ahead.

Capstone Your Achievements - How to Make the Most Out of a Learning Experience

Every capstone project is more than just a final assignment — it’s your chance to showcase real impact and highlight how you solved real problems. In this article, I break down how to turn your work into a compelling narrative, emphasize measurable results, and position your capstone as evidence of your skills (not just another school requirement).

My Latest Insights

I Wanted to Make Liminal Spaces. So I Tried to Teach AI Blender

January 16, 2026

I’ve always been drawn to liminal spaces and architectural walkthroughs, but turning that interest into something real and shareable has been harder than I expected. This post documents what happened when I tried to teach AI to reconstruct a real house from sparse images and deploy it as a walkable 3D scene on the web, and what broke once the system started “almost” working.

How To Get The Experience (Before You Get The Job)

October 15, 2021

You don’t need a job to start building your resume. In this article, I explore practical ways to gain experience up front: through passion projects, open-source work, volunteering, and micro-internships. If you’re trying to break in but feel blocked by “no experience,” this is your roadmap for getting ahead.

Capstone Your Achievements - How to Make the Most Out of a Learning Experience

February 22, 2021

Every capstone project is more than just a final assignment — it’s your chance to showcase real impact and highlight how you solved real problems. In this article, I break down how to turn your work into a compelling narrative, emphasize measurable results, and position your capstone as evidence of your skills (not just another school requirement).

Notes on Hiring A Bootcamp Graduate with No Formal Background

August 2, 2021

When hiring someone who’s completed a bootcamp but lacks a traditional background, I believe what matters most is their eagerness to learn, their project portfolio, and their ability to communicate technical ideas clearly. In this piece, I go over red flags to watch out for, questions that help uncover true skills, and how to support such hires so they succeed and grow.

How I Got A Job Offer For An AI Data Scientist (with No AI Background)

November 19, 2021

When I first navigated the job market for AI and data roles, I quickly realized that technical skills alone wouldn’t guarantee success. In this piece, I share the exact steps I took — from building a portfolio with real-world projects, to leveraging networks, to acing the interviews — which ultimately led to a job offer in a competitive field. If you’re trying to break into AI or data, this story is for you.

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