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I’m Yi Jie Alessio, a student developer and the head of Chunchunmaru Softworks — building polished digital experiences, interface-driven tools, and ambitious personal software projects.

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About

Student developer building atmospheric, polished software.

I’m Yi Jie Alessio, a student developer and the head of Chunchunmaru Softworks. I build software that feels atmospheric, responsive, and deeply intentional — from desktop productivity tools to immersive web platforms and polished interface systems.

01 Building and showcasing projects through yijie.space, my personal portfolio.

02 Developing Project Yamada as one of the flagship projects under Chunchunmaru Softworks.

03 Created myastra.fun, a fully functional online anime streaming and webtoon viewing platform.

04 Focused on elegant UI, smooth motion, immersive workflows, and software with a strong visual identity.

Statement

“I like software that appears instantly, feels weightless, and disappears just as smoothly — leaving only the result.”

Focus Desktop experiences, overlays, search systems, AI integrations, and immersive product interfaces.

Approach Function first, atmosphere always, polish everywhere.

Identity Building under Chunchunmaru Softworks with a dark, cinematic, interface-driven style.

Selected Work

Featured Project

Project Yamada

Project Yamada is one of the main projects under Chunchunmaru Softworks, showcased at chunchunmaru.yijie.space. It is a desktop overlay application for Windows designed as a persistent, hidden multitool with spotlight-style interaction, smooth transitions, and integrated productivity features.

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Desktop Overlay Windows Utility Spotlight Search AI Integration Smooth UI Motion

Core idea A hidden operating layer for search, tools, review workflows, commands, and contextual interaction — summoned instantly with Ctrl + Space.

Notable feature The /review command surfaces PDFs and organized directories for subject-based studying and faster access to school materials.

Experience goal Stay in flow, avoid friction, and make everyday tasks feel immediate, elegant, and actually enjoyable.

Highlights

What makes it hit

Interaction Single-trigger access

One shortcut reveals the system immediately without cluttering the normal desktop state.

Polish Tweened transitions

Semi-transparent UI, animated drawers, custom banners, pomodoro overlays, and smooth interface motion.

Usefulness Study and productivity workflow

Built around real daily use, especially fast access to learning materials, commands, and contextual tools.

Platform Project

myastra.fun

myastra.fun is my fully functional online anime streaming and webtoon viewing platform. It reflects my interest in building immersive user-facing products with smooth browsing, clean presentation, and a stronger viewing experience.

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Web Platform Streaming Webtoon Viewer UI Design

Direction

Software that feels like a hidden layer, not another burden.

I’m interested in software that behaves almost like ambient intelligence: always available, visually calm, and fast enough that it feels instinctive. Whether it’s a desktop command layer or a media platform, the goal is the same — reduce friction, heighten flow, and make the experience memorable.

UX Smooth motion, intentional timing, transparency, hierarchy, and focus states.

SYS Command systems, overlays, navigation shortcuts, review flows, contextual interfaces.

Craft

Design Values

Atmosphere + utility

I care about software looking good, but not in a superficial way. Visual tone should reinforce purpose. Dark surfaces, restrained accents, and elegant motion all help the interface feel focused and controlled.

Workflow Thinking

Built from real problems

A lot of my ideas come from daily friction — finding documents, managing attention, switching contexts, and navigating too many layers just to do one simple task.

Identity

Chunchunmaru Softworks

A personal banner for projects that are expressive, polished, and quietly ambitious. The goal is not just to ship features, but to create software with presence.