A clearer way
to volunteer.
A small nonprofit wants people to see available shifts and choose one. Begin with a simple page and pretend names.
First test: can someone find a shift that fits?
VIBE CODING 101 / BY PROFESSOR DAY
Your first build
starts with
a conversation.
A self-guided kit for people who don’t code. Turn a rough idea into a clear brief, then use practical prompts to guide an AI coding tool through a small first version.
No design or coding experience needed to begin.
Bring a computer, one idea, and time to try things.
See your discount in Stripe before placing your order.
One-time purchase. Downloadable guides and tools.
Your chosen AI service and any paid plan are separate.
INSIDE THE METHOD01 / BEGIN
A little structure
for your first build.
- 01Ramble
- 02Clarify
- 03Plan
- 04Build
START WITH YOUR WORDS
“I help at a food pantry. Signing up volunteers takes so many messages. Could we make it simpler?”
A SMALLER, CLEARER BRIEF
A volunteer sign-up page.
- Who it helps
- A volunteer choosing a shift.
- The first version
- Show three shifts. Let someone choose one.
- For later
- Accounts, reminders, and real sign-ups.
A PROMPT TO START THE CONVERSATION
“Ask me a few focused questions. Help me choose one person, one problem, and a small first version. Summarize the brief for me to approve before writing code.”
Clarify first. Then build one small step.10WORKBOOK PAGES
7PROMPT TEMPLATES
1GUIDED PROCESS
Your paceONE SMALL STEP AT A TIME
THE WHOLE KIT
You bring the idea.
The kit gives you a process.
You don’t have to be a designer, developer, or “tech person.” Start by explaining what you want to make in your own words.
Download the kit and open its reading library in your browser. Work through the questions, approve a short brief, then take it to your chosen AI coding tool. The guides help you choose a small first build, check it, and decide what to improve.
- 01
The workbook
Ten pages to define the problem, choose what to make, and plan a test. Print or annotate the PDF, or write in the editable text version.
- 02
Seven guided prompts
A sequence for clarifying, making, reviewing, and testing your idea. Each prompt includes what to provide, what to look for, and how to improve a weak answer.
- 03
Three worked examples
Follow three fictional starting points: a packing checklist, a photographer page, and a workshop demo. See the questions, scope, and approved brief behind each.
- 04
A working example to explore
Open the fictional workshop demo in your browser. Try choosing a session, correcting a mistake, and reviewing a request. Then use it as a reference for your own first version.
- 05
A visual setup guide
Start in ChatGPT or Claude, then move your approved brief into a coding workspace. Follow illustrated steps for choosing tools, creating a project folder, understanding permissions, and getting unstuck.
- 06
Prompts shaped around your idea
Add your rough notes and what needs to fit your life. The local prompt builder combines your answers with seven templates, ready to copy into your chosen AI tool. You review and approve the decisions.
START WITH YOUR OWN WORDS
You can start
with a ramble.
A few rough sentences are enough to start. The prompts ask specific questions to help you work out what matters.
YOUR STARTING POINT
“I run a small gardening business. People ask for quotes by text, and I keep losing track. Maybe I need a website? I don’t know what it needs to do yet…”
AN ILLUSTRATIVE IDEAA CLEARER NEXT STEP
Talk it through.
Choose one useful thing.
Make a first version.
Work out who your idea could help, what they need to do, and what you can make with the time and skills you have. Keep facts and assumptions separate as you go.
Your idea can stay yours. You don’t need to tell us what you’re building. The prompt builder works on your device and does not send us your notes. You choose what to share with your AI provider.
Start in ChatGPT or Claude. Let the prompt ask you questions, then review the brief before you move to a coding tool. The kit itself does not run AI or build your app.
SMALL CAN STILL BE USEFUL
What could you
begin with?
Start with one task you know well. These are fictional starting points to help you choose your own.
A clearer way
Fewer scattered
quote requests.
A local gardening business wants the right details in one place. Begin with a short request form and a clear confirmation.
First test: is it clear what happens after sending?
A little less
mental clutter.
A household wants one place for this week’s errands. Begin with a list you can add to, sort, and mark as done.
First test: can someone use it without explanation?
Illustrative project ideas, not finished apps included in the kit. Connecting real people, messages, or payments takes additional setup and checks.
A LOOK INSIDE
Preview the workbook.
Explore the example.
These two previews come from the kit: a workbook sample you can read and a fictional workshop demo you can click through. The full download also includes the prompt builder, seven prompts, and a visual guide for moving from AI chat to your first coding workspace.
WORKBOOK / A SAMPLE
Start with
your own words.
Describe what you want to make without needing the right terminology. A rough paragraph is enough.
01 / The messy version of my idea
“I want a simple weekend packing checklist, but I don’t know where to start.”
02 / Who this might help
Me, packing for a two-night trip.
A USEFUL FIRST QUESTION
Read the workbook sample (PDF) Is the list for your own trip, or for coordinating a group? Clarify that before deciding what the first version should do.
FORM STUDIO FICTIONAL EXAMPLE
FORM
Make something
with your hands.
This fictional workshop is a teaching example included in the kit. Choose a session and try the steps a visitor would take. It does not make a real booking or take payment.
Try the workshop demoAT YOUR OWN PACE
A good day
to begin.
“Vibe coding” means describing what you want in everyday language and working with AI to write the code. You still make the decisions, try the result, and check what works.
If you can describe an idea, copy and paste, and open a file, you can begin. Use a laptop or desktop for the downloaded kit and coding workspace. Expect to learn some file handling, answer questions, and fix things along the way. You can start with a document or screen sketch while you get comfortable.
Choose one AI service to start; you do not need every app or account. Some coding tools require a paid plan, which is separate from the kit. Work at your own pace. A small prototype is a useful first result; a reliable live product takes more testing and setup.
A REAL PERSON BEHIND THE KIT
Experience to share.
Room for your ideas.
Created by Ryan Day, former Senior UX Designer at Tesla and Apple. His approach starts with understanding people, choosing what matters, and testing the work.
Ryan is an Assistant Professor of UX Design at Utah Tech University and has taught AI-assisted design at the master’s level. As Professor Day, he brings that teaching approach to people making their first thing with AI: clear questions, a manageable starting point, and room to learn by trying.
Meet Ryan DayPERSONAL EDITION
A first step
you can actually take.
One purchase. Work at your own pace.
Use the methods in your own projects, including commercial work.
A Day With Friends product by Ryan Day.
Design experience from Tesla and Apple. Teaching experience at the master’s level.
VIBE CODING 101 / BY PROFESSOR DAY
$99USD / ONE TIME
Download the ten-page workbook, prompt builder, seven guided prompts, visual setup guide, written walkthroughs, and workshop example. Includes a personal license for your own projects and client work.
Your code is used by every purchase button on this page.
Secure checkout with Stripe. Your total is confirmed before you place your order.
14 days to see if it fits. Our refund policy.
License & purchase termsA FEW USEFUL ANSWERS
Before you begin.
What can I make with the kit?
Use it to plan and try a small first version of a website, simple tool, or product idea. You’ll work toward an approved brief, prompts for an AI coding tool, and a plan to test the result. A document or screen sketch is also a useful place to start. The kit does not build for you or promise a finished business, a launch date, or sales.
Do I have to share my idea with you?
No. The downloaded builder prepares prompts on your device without sending your notes to Day With Friends. Nothing is saved automatically. When you paste a prompt into an AI service, you share that content with that provider under its own settings and terms.
Do I need ChatGPT Pro?
No specific Pro subscription is required by the kit. Start by clarifying your idea in the AI chat account you already have. The visual guide explains routes into OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s coding tools; access to those tools may require an eligible paid plan. Check before subscribing. AI fees are separate from the $99 kit.
Is this a course?
It is a self-guided kit of downloadable files. You read the guides, fill in the workbook, and use the prompts at your own pace. Live lessons, video recordings, coaching, and community access are not included.
Do I need to know how to code?
No design, web-development, or coding experience is needed to begin. You do need a computer and a willingness to learn, try things, and check AI’s work. The guide explains the first setup steps. AI can help write code, but it can make mistakes; a real product needs testing before other people rely on it.
Can I use this for client work?
Yes. One purchaser may use the methods, prompts, and templates in their own personal or commercial projects. You own your original resulting work. You may not redistribute or resell the source kit or use one license to distribute it to a class or team.
How do I get my files?
After checkout, return to your confirmation page and download the ZIP on your computer. Unzip it and open index.html to use your reading library and prompt builder. Keep a backup. For another download, return in the same browser you used at checkout. For access help, contact Day With Friends support.
Can I ask a question if I get stuck?
Yes. The contact form reaches the founder for kit questions and download help. Tell us which step is confusing; you can use an invented example without sharing your idea. Personal coaching or building and debugging your product for you is not included.
What if it’s not a fit?
Contact Day With Friends support within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Include your checkout email and approximate purchase date. See the refund policy for details.
What does the prompt builder do?
It combines your notes with seven prompt templates in your browser. It does not run AI itself. Copy a prompt into your chosen AI tool, answer its questions, and review its suggestions. You can download the assembled prompts to keep them; the builder clears your notes when you reload the page.