Janis Kauss

Apr 29, 2026 • 1 min read

Building ArtCodingLab - a step-by-step way to learn creative coding

From basics to generative art through tiny visual experiments.

Building ArtCodingLab - a step-by-step way to learn creative coding

I’m building ArtCodingLab, a micro-challenge platform for learning creative coding through art and math.

The idea is to make learning feel less like reading tutorials and more like progressing through small visual experiments.

Instead of:

  • long theory upfront

  • giant code examples to decode

  • copying cool sketches without understanding them

I’m trying a different structure:

→ one small concept
→ one tiny piece of code
→ press play
→ see it work
→ build to the next idea

Starting from basics like:

  • coordinates

  • circles

  • variables

  • loops

and gradually moving into:

  • geometry

  • animation

  • trigonometry

  • generative systems

A big part of the project is explaining “advanced” ideas so even complete beginners (or kids) can grasp them.

Especially math.

I want things like sine/cosine to feel visual and intuitive, not abstract.

Almost like learning creative coding through micro adventures.

There’s an early version live already with 3 free lessons + a demo:

artcodinglab.com

Would love feedback from builders, educators, or anyone into creative coding.

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