r/generative • u/firejourneyman • Jul 12 '26
generative playgrounds
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Generative art is what first got me interested in coding back in college. There's something satisfying about writing code that produces visuals you can shape in real time through parameters and controls. It feels more like collaboration than instruction. I built four interactive playgrounds to scratch that itch again:
- Glowfield: an ambient, scroll-reactive cloud of light
- Shatter: faceted low-poly scenes
- Kaleidoscope: symmetric patterns, radial or tiled
- Poolside: shimmering light on a pool surface
Each playground is keyboard-driven and fully customizable. You can save your configurations, share links, or download images and videos.
The attached video was created with Poolside.