Address
Pittsburgh, PA
Work Hours
Monday to Thursday: 9AM - 5PM ET
Friday: 9AM -1PM
50
Minutes
5
Lovable Credits
3
Core Feature(s)
$0
Monthly Maintenance
Problem statement
As AI tools become part of daily life, most users have little visibility into how often they use them or the real financial and energy costs behind that usage. Without clear awareness, it’s difficult to make informed, intentional decisions about how and when to rely on AI.
Solution
Built by Kai Nguyen, a Computer Science & Applied Mathematics major at Furman University.
Key features included:
Process
We ran a focused 50 minute hackathon — brainstorm, build, test, and share — powered by Lovable.
Step 1 – Brainstorm
First, Kai spent a few minutes to think of an idea. We kept the scope intentionally small.
Step 2 – Prompt Design
Over the next five minutes, he completed a prompt template to use as his Lovable build script.
Step 3 – Build
Then, Kai copied and pasted the completed build script directly into the Lovable.
Step 4 – Test
After, he tested his app manually and fixed anything that needed polish.
Step 5 – Share
Finally, Kai shared his demo with the group for a critique with actionable feedback.
Outcome
Kai’s app and presentation were exceptional and won our honorable mention and a $25 Lovable gift card.
Key Results
Delivered a POC in under an hour, cutting typical development cycles (2 week sprint) by 98.75%.
The core idea (an app that tracks/reflects AI usage) is feasible and scalable with existing tech.
Clear potential for positive human impact by increasing awareness and more thoughtful AI use.
“Nice spark –Kai’s app addresses a real, modern habit blindspot in building with AI tools.”