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Author: Nicholai <nicholaivogelfilms@gmail.com>
Date:   Tue Jan 20 12:01:08 2026 -0700

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+# hey, i'm nicholai
+
+vfx artist turned software engineer. i build things that look good and work well.
+
+---
+
+**currently building:** [ooIDE](https://github.com/nicholai/ooide) - a spatial computing IDE that treats code like physical space
+
+**daily drivers:** arch btw, neovim, bun, typescript
+
+**background:** 10+ years in visual effects, now channeling that into dev tools and interfaces
+
+---
+
+### what i'm into
+
+- spatial interfaces and unconventional UX
+- terminal aesthetics with modern functionality
+- making developer tools that don't suck
+- the intersection of art and engineering
+
+---
+
+### links
+
+- [nicholai.work](https://nicholai.work) - portfolio & blog
+- [git.nicholai.work](https://git.nicholai.work) - you are here
+
+---
+
+*"the best interface is the one you forget you're using"*