When I’m feeling ambitious and want to build a truly immersive world, I start by looking for This is my digital "prop box"—a place to find 3D models, textures, and shaders. Of course, those assets need an engine. This is where a comes in. These are the advanced tools like Three.js that let me actually build and animate a 3D scene or create complex, generative art. They're the "how-to" for building something that feels truly interactive and alive.

Not every project needs a full 3D world. Sometimes, I just need a clean, effective chart, fast. For that, I turn to a This is my "plug-and-play" drawer, giving me pre-built components so I can add a simple chart to an article without reinventing the wheel. But what if the kit is too restrictive? That's when I roll up my sleeves and grab a foundational . This is your D3.js—the ultimate power tool. It’s more work, but it gives me complete control to bind any data to any visual element on the page.

Having all these tools is great, but how do I know what and how to build? That's what a is for. This is my personal library, filled with resources on design theory, UI/UX principles, and the art of storytelling. I return to these again and again to make sure my work is smart, usable, and impactful. To see all that theory in action, I look at a . These are the benchmark, "best-in-class" projects from top newsrooms that make me say, "Wow, that's what's possible."

Many of these great stories are rooted in a place, which is why I keep a folder for . This is my atlas, a source for map-based data and shapefiles that lets me turn a simple spreadsheet into a powerful, location-aware narrative. When I'm getting stuck and staring at a blank screen, I browse an This isn't a single project, but a curated gallery, a portfolio, or a "making-of" article. It's a jolt of creative coffee.

To fuel these stories, I need data. A is my direct line to real-time, machine-readable stats, like weather or stock prices. Finally, my secret weapon: the . This is any little helper, script, or GenAI app that just makes my life easier and my workflow faster.