I’ve always believed that social media could be something more — not just a place to scroll, but a place to feel connected. For years, I used platforms like Facebook to stay in touch and share my life. Over time, I began noticing how much social media was changing — especially around the time major platforms were rethinking their algorithms and policies to better support free speech and open discussion.

Watching those shifts made me reflect deeply on what kind of online world I wanted to be part of. I didn’t just want to see changes from afar — I wanted to explore what else was out there. So, I began trying different alternative social networks, hoping to find one that truly felt creative, balanced, and community-driven. But even though some had good ideas, none of them really offered the kind of experience I was looking for.

That’s when it clicked for me: instead of waiting for the perfect platform to appear, I could build it myself. I began designing my own social networks, each one shaped by what I felt social media should stand for — creativity, connection, privacy, and a genuine sense of belonging.

My goal isn’t to compete with big platforms, but to reimagine what it means to connect online. Each of my projects represents a fresh take on how people can share photos, ideas, and experiences while feeling valued and inspired. This isn’t a story about leaving something behind — it’s about creating something new, something that brings social media back to what made it special in the first place: people.