Below are some hobbies and side projects I’ve developed under the fruitfly supply name. Most were driven by curiosity and a desire to learn something new, just for fun. Click on any image to see more details about each project.
I started The Computer Guild GameClub with a few friends as a kind of book club—but for video games. We pick a game, each play it, then meet up to discuss. As a side project, I began writing reviews, which grew into a full website that's slowly building an email following. To wrap up our first “season” of GameClub — along with all the jokes, art, photos, and other creative work we made—I created The Computer Guild Zine. I printed a small run and sold copies at a few comic shops around Michigan. It was a fun, meaningful project I plan to do again.
In 2023, a friend reached out about a video game tournament he was organizing in Ann Arbor and asked if I could help with the branding. I ended up designing the logo for Diamond Dust, along with some additional graphics. The event took place on April 6–7 and drew a crowd of over 400 attendees. It was incredibly exciting to see the logo I created showcased in front of so many players and fans.
A local Ann Arbor jam band called Pajamas started gaining momentum and wanted to rebrand to avoid the sleepy imagery their name brought to mind -- pajama onesies and nightcaps. They landed on 'Paj' as a shorter, sharper name and asked me to create a new logo to match their updated identity. Super fun project for me and it was great working with those guys.
In 2020, I bought my first mechanical keyboard only to discover that the spacebar made an annoyingly loud squeak every time I hit it. Turns out, this was a common issue with that model, and after some research, I learned I could fix it by opening up the keyboard and lubricating the metal stabilizer wire. I gave it a shot, and that small fix sent me spiraling into a years-long rabbit hole. I learned to solder, started sourcing individual parts, and began building custom keyboards—more than I care to admit—in search of the perfect feel and sound. I think I’ve finally found it... though I’m still torn between the five I currently own.
I'm a big fan of retro video games, and there's a site called RetroAchievements where the community creates custom in-game achievements for classic titles — like Xbox Gamerscore, but for older games. I came up with the idea to build a companion app that would let users easily track their achievement progress on the go, without needing to log in on a desktop. A friend of mine handled the coding while I designed the UX/UI. At the time, there wasn’t anything like it available but a few similar apps have launched since and we’ve taken ours down from the app store. It was a fun and rewarding project while it lasted, though!
I’ve always been fascinated by distilling, and at some point, I got the idea to bottle and label my own spirits. I’ve designed a lot of beer labels over the years—which I love doing—but this project might be my favorite. From sourcing bottles and corks to designing the packaging, spray-painting the glass, and creating custom labels, every step was a blast and I’m really proud of how they turned out.
I’d always dreamed of having an arcade cabinet at home—but as it turns out, they’re way more expensive than I imagined. After stumbling across some old arcade circuit boards online, I had the idea to build one myself. I researched different cabinet styles, tracked down a vintage CRT monitor, mapped out dimensions, and sketched the design. My dad (a carpenter) helped me build the cabinet itself, and my uncle helped wire up a custom power supply from individual components. Once the structure was complete, I designed the graphics and decals, and sourced all the right controller parts to finish it off. It’s hands-down one of the projects I’m most proud of—not just because of how it turned out, but because I got to build it with my family. I couldn’t have done it without them.
I started The Computer Guild GameClub with a few friends as a kind of book club—but for video games. We pick a game, each play it, then meet up to discuss. As a side project, I began writing reviews, which grew into a full website that's slowly building an email following. To wrap up our first “season” of GameClub — along with all the jokes, art, photos, and other creative work we made—I created The Computer Guild Zine. I printed a small run and sold copies at a few comic shops around Michigan. It was a fun, meaningful project I plan to do again.
In 2023, a friend reached out about a video game tournament he was organizing in Ann Arbor and asked if I could help with the branding. I ended up designing the logo for Diamond Dust, along with some additional graphics. The event took place on April 6–7 and drew a crowd of over 400 attendees. It was incredibly exciting to see the logo I created showcased in front of so many players and fans.
A local Ann Arbor jam band called Pajamas started gaining momentum and wanted to rebrand to avoid the sleepy imagery their name brought to mind -- pajama onesies and nightcaps. They landed on 'Paj' as a shorter, sharper name and asked me to create a new logo to match their updated identity. Super fun project for me and it was great working with those guys.
I'm a big fan of retro video games, and there's a site called RetroAchievements where the community creates custom in-game achievements for classic titles — like Xbox Gamerscore, but for older games. I came up with the idea to build a companion app that would let users easily track their achievement progress on the go, without needing to log in on a desktop. A friend of mine handled the coding while I designed the UX/UI. At the time, there wasn’t anything like it available but a few similar apps have launched since and we’ve taken ours down from the app store. It was a fun and rewarding project while it lasted, though!
I’ve always been fascinated by distilling, and at some point, I got the idea to bottle and label my own spirits. I’ve designed a lot of beer labels over the years—which I love doing—but this project might be my favorite. From sourcing bottles and corks to designing the packaging, spray-painting the glass, and creating custom labels, every step was a blast and I’m really proud of how they turned out.
I’d always dreamed of having an arcade cabinet at home—but as it turns out, they’re way more expensive than I imagined. After stumbling across some old arcade circuit boards online, I had the idea to build one myself. I researched different cabinet styles, tracked down a vintage CRT monitor, mapped out dimensions, and sketched the design. My dad (a carpenter) helped me build the cabinet itself, and my uncle helped wire up a custom power supply from individual components. Once the structure was complete, I designed the graphics and decals, and sourced all the right controller parts to finish it off. It’s hands-down one of the projects I’m most proud of—not just because of how it turned out, but because I got to build it with my family. I couldn’t have done it without them.
In 2020, I bought my first mechanical keyboard only to discover that the spacebar made an annoyingly loud squeak every time I hit it. Turns out, this was a common issue with that model, and after some research, I learned I could fix it by opening up the keyboard and lubricating the metal stabilizer wire. I gave it a shot, and that small fix sent me spiraling into a years-long rabbit hole. I learned to solder, started sourcing individual parts, and began building custom keyboards—more than I care to admit—in search of the perfect feel and sound. I think I’ve finally found it... though I’m still torn between the five I currently own.
