The Forge helps someone finish a practical project—not just read a course. An instructor provides the path; the learner builds, records what happened, and gets feedback.
The screens below are accurate, representative mockups using sample data. Real programs vary by instructor, and private participant information is never shown here.
The learner journey
One clear path from “I want to make this” to “I made it.”
Program page
3-section guided program
Your First Build
Turn an idea into a small finished project you can show someone.
First-time makersAbout 2 hours
Request an invitation
Your outcomeA finished project and a clear record of what you learned.
1. Understand the promise.Before joining, see who the program is for, what you will make, what you need, and how long it should take.
Participant · Today
TodayMy PlanMy WorkHelp
Step 2 of 6
Make the first version
Build the smallest version that can answer your main question.
Gather the materials in your plan
Build for 20 minutes
Photograph or describe what happened
2. Do one useful thing.The Today screen keeps the current instruction, safety context, and next action together.
Participant · My Plan
TodayMy PlanMy WorkHelp
My build plan
PROJECTFolded desk organizer
NEXT MILESTONETest the first fold
Choose a useful problem Done
Make a first version Now
Get human feedback Next
3. See the whole path.Your plan and milestones make progress visible without turning the experience into project-management homework.
Participant · My Work
TodayMy PlanMy WorkHelp
Save what happened
Photo or fileorganizer-v1.jpg
The first fold held, but the front pocket leaned forward when I added three pencils.
Draft saved on this device
4. Keep the evidence.Save notes, files, observations, and revisions. Draft recovery helps protect unfinished writing.
Participant · Help
TodayMy PlanMy WorkHelp
Choose the kind of help you need
HUMAN REVIEWAsk your instructor
For judgment, approval, and personal feedback.
AI HELPERThink through a snag
Suggestions are labeled and never presented as human review.
5. Get the right kind of help.Human feedback and AI assistance stay visibly distinct, with private work shared only when you choose.
Instructor workspace
Teaching workspace
Your First Build
8ready checks
2 submissions need reviewSee the learner's work, context, and requested feedback in one place.
6. Learn with a real instructor.Instructors build the path, watch progress, and review submissions from a dedicated teaching workspace.
What is included
The complete workbench, without the jargon.
Not every program uses every capability. Instructors can keep a program simple and reveal tools only when they help.
For learners
A focused Today screen
Personal plan and milestones
Private journal, files, and submission history
Human review and clearly labeled AI help
Resources, community prompts, and completion report
For instructors
Program and curriculum builder
Onboarding questions and learner adaptations
Invitations, cohorts, and learner roster
Review inbox and coaching threads
Knowledge sources, launch checks, and analytics
Built for trust
Role-based access boundaries
Private work is not posted automatically
Account export and deletion controls
Light, dark, and high-contrast themes
Self-hosted with no telemetry by default
Ready to look closer?
Make something before deciding.
Try the private no-account sample, or open Your First Build to see its actual outcome, requirements, sections, and invitation path.
