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In Case You Missed It: September 2025 in ELH

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23 days ago

Missed the action? Here’s a quick roundup of the conversations, builds, and resources that had the community buzzing in September.

🧰 Free Downloads: Built by You, for You

We opened a new Downloads Hub: a growing space for templates, assets, and resources to help you build faster and smarter. Even better: it’s shaped by you. 💡 Let us know what else you'd like to see added.

💬 What Everyone’s Talking About

Looking for inspiration? These discussions show the different ways members are stretching the tools.

  • What’s Your “Dream Build”?
    From an adaptive “living mentor” course to a 2D/3D rail truck simulator for practicing real-world driving scenarios. What would your dream build look like?   
                      
  • Custom Blocks in Rise 360
    Show off something you’ve built (or want to build) with Custom Blocks, or grab inspiration from others who are experimenting.

🌟 Standout Challenge Entries

September’s challenges surfaced lots of gems! A few standouts:

Circular Menu Navigation with Dials #522

Coin Operated (Goonies-Inspired)

By Jonathan_Hill​ 

Drop in a coin and watch the magic: this demo reimagines a coin as both a slider and a dial. Smooth, clever, and fully accessible.

 

Fine Feathered Friends

By RonPrice​ 

Ready, aim, launch! This throwback game uses dials to set your bird’s flight path and spin a trivia-packed feather wheel. Playful, nostalgic, and smartly designed.

 

Using Custom Blocks in Rise 360 #523

The Magic of the Nutcracker

By Kate_Golomshtok

A ballet-inspired demo blending audio, video, and imagery into an immersive Rise experience. Simple yet powerful, and beautifully done.

 

Empowered to Lead

By Karen_Faragalla

A scenario-based module for new managers that combines Custom Blocks with branching navigation. A polished example of Rise taken to the next level.

 

How to Brew the Best Coffee & Espresso Drinks #524

How to Brew the Best Coffee in Space

By ThierryEMMANUEL

Ever tried to brew coffee in zero gravity? This GSAP-animated, AI-powered demo takes you out of this world. A wild spin on a classic challenge.

 

The Barista Challenge

By JessDavis1

A debut entry featuring a drag-and-drop coffee activity with audio and visuals. Come for the interactivity, stay to cheer on a first-timer.

 

Vibing w/ the Code Block in Rise #525

Welcome to a Severance

By CydWalker_mwhc

Step into orientation as a new employee in this Severance-inspired debut. A creative first-time code block build for Rise.

 

NYT Connections Clone

By: JohnShelton-e60

Inspired by the NYT game, this vibe coding experiment built a working Connections clone in just an hour. Fast, fun, and full of potential.

 

🎤 Members Took the Mic (Guest Webinars)

From agile strategies to microinteractions, our guest presenters shared practical tips you can use right away.

🎓 Trending Training Webinars

September’s trainings zoomed in on sharpening your product skills with quick, practical builds.

📚 Member-Powered Articles

Fresh from the community: two articles packed with member insights you can repurpose for your own projects.

💎 Hidden Gems

Sometimes the best tips are hidden in plain sight. Here are a couple worth exploring:

  • Vibe Coding for Rise 360
    Learn how to use Rise’s new Code Block to embed interactive, code-driven projects directly, no external hosting required.

  • Join the Code Block Group
    Connect with developers and tinkerers to swap snippets, brainstorm solutions, and share experiments.

 

✨ That’s a wrap for September! What’s one thing you discovered—or created—recently that we should feature in the next roundup?

Share it below and help shape October’s highlights.

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  • johnleofficial's avatar
    johnleofficial
    New to the Community

    Great roundup! Love seeing the creativity from the community—especially the interactive Rise 360 builds like The Magic of the Nutcracker and NYT Connections Clone. Excited to try some of these ideas in my own projects!