So, I saw this “25 under 25” thing floating around, and I thought, “Hey, I’m (technically) still in my twenties, why not give it a shot?” My initial plan was simple, create a list about 25 somethings under 25 somethings. The grand idea? Twenty-five of the coolest, most innovative projects made by people under 25. Sounds inspiring, right?
Brainstorming and initial steps
First, I grabbed my trusty notebook and started jotting down ideas. It was a mess at the beginning. I had categories ranging from tech gadgets to art installations, even some crazy food inventions. I spent a good few hours just brainstorming and researching, trying to find stuff that was both impressive and actually done by young people.
The research
This was the tough part. I dug through tons of websites, scrolled through social media, and even asked around in some online communities. I wanted to make sure everything was legit, you know? No fake projects or people claiming credit for stuff they didn’t do. I spent days verifying information, checking sources, and sometimes even reaching out to the creators directly.
Making the list
After all the research, I started compiling the list. Here’s a little peek at what I came up with (just a few, don’t want to spoil the whole thing!):
- A girl who designed a low-cost water purification system for rural communities.
- A group of students who built a drone that could plant trees in deforested areas.
- A young artist who created incredible sculptures out of recycled plastic.
- A programmer who developed an app to help people learn sign language.
- A chef who opened their own restaurant, making some very cool food.
Final Thoughts
It was way harder than I expected, to be honest. Finding 25 truly amazing things and making sure they were all done by people under 25? A real challenge! But it was also super rewarding. Seeing all the creativity and innovation out there was truly inspiring. I finished this project feeling pretty good, and I’m excited to see what other people think!
