Connor Zhang

Connor Zhang

Building calm tech.

About

Hi, I'm the solo developer behind Embers. 👋 I build apps because I believe technology should bring us closer, not burn us out. After getting exhausted by endless notifications, read receipts, and the anxiety of modern texting, I decided to build an escape. That’s how Embers was born—a home screen sanctuary where couples can ignore the noise and communicate purely through live doodles. When I’m not fighting API rate limits or writing code, I love experimenting with growth hacking, UI/UX design, and CSS animations. Always down to chat about indie hacking, viral mechanics, or aesthetic iOS setups. Feel free to reach out!

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Maker History

  • Embers - love on widget
    Embers - love on widgetReclaim your home screen with live doodles for couples.
    May 2026
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    Joined Product HuntApril 30th, 2025

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Connor Zhang

2d ago

Embers - love on widget - Reclaim your home screen with live doodles for couples.

Embers is a 2-player iOS widget that lets you and your partner send live doodles and hand-written whispers directly to each other's home screens. No read receipts, no text history, no drama. Just a silent, cute way to say "I'm thinking of you."
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