tariq arian
projects, essays, notes, and open loops.
hi, this is arian. you can find anything about me here like projects, notes/thoughts, things i have failed at...
based in Japan
things i'm working on // things i've built
my fist ios app
SpeakUp is live on appstore.
Personal Site
this website is like my personal diary where you can find everything about me like things i've build, books i have read, notes/thoughts... '
Snapmeme
A meme site I vibe coded with Lovable in May 2025. It flopped, but it taught me that building is not the same as getting attention.
articles i've written
I Spent My Teens Chasing Dreams That All Failed. Was It Worth It?
On trying dropshipping, Amazon FBA, content creation, and programming before adulthood, and what those failures taught me.
Is This Really Education?
A short piece about school, attention, outdated systems, and why AI literacy should matter.
notes / thoughts / now
things that failed / taught me something
Snapmeme
A meme site I vibe coded with Lovable in May 2025. It flopped, but it taught me that building is not the same as getting attention.
Amazon FBA
I borrowed $2k from my dad, tried to build a brand through Amazon FBA, and learned how expensive being wrong can be.
Dropshipping
My first online business attempt. I lost the $200 I had in my savings and learned that internet business videos make everything look easier than it is.