Cheat sheet

Fifty prompts. Pick one. Ship something tonight.

No idea yet? Steal one. Every prompt below follows the same six-question structure we recommend in the guide — who it's for, what it should do, the value, the problem it solves, how it should look, and the one thing it nails. Copy any prompt straight into Lovable and tweak from there.

School & study

Tools for surviving A-levels, prep and the daily timetable.

A-level revision planner

Build a revision planner for UK A-level students in their final year. It should let me add my subjects, exam dates and topics, then auto-generate a week-by-week revision schedule with daily blocks, spaced-repetition prompts and a tick-off system. The value is turning a vague 'I should revise' into a concrete plan for tonight. The problem it solves is that most students burn weeks on the easy subjects and panic about the hard ones. It should look calm and academic — off-white background, serif headings, generous spacing, no neon. The one thing it nails is showing me exactly what to revise in the next 25 minutes.

Past-paper trainer

Build a past-paper trainer for sixth-formers preparing for A-level exams. It should let me pick a subject and exam board, paste or upload a past question, type my answer, and get marked against the official mark scheme with a numeric score and one-paragraph examiner-style feedback. The value is unlimited practice with feedback that doesn't depend on a teacher's free period. The problem it solves is that students do past papers but never get them properly marked. It should look like a quiet exam hall — minimal, monospace for question text, clean serif for feedback. The one thing it nails is honest, specific marking you'd actually trust.

Charterhouse timetable companion

Build a timetable companion for Charterhouse pupils. It should let me paste my weekly timetable once, then show me what lesson is next, where the room is, what prep is due and a countdown to the next bell. Add a 'today' view and a 'this week' view. The value is one glanceable screen instead of three apps and a paper diary. The problem it solves is missing prep deadlines and showing up to the wrong block. It should look like a clean school noticeboard — cream background, navy accents, oversized current-lesson card. The one thing it nails is telling me exactly where to be in the next 10 minutes.

Group project hub

Build a group-project hub for sixth-form students working on EPQs, coursework or society projects together. It should let one person create a project, invite teammates by email, assign tasks with deadlines, share files and leave comments on each task. The value is replacing a chaotic WhatsApp thread with something that survives the week. The problem it solves is that one person always ends up doing everything because nobody knows what they're meant to do. It should look friendly and student-built — warm palette, rounded cards, clear avatars. The one thing it nails is making it obvious whose turn it is to do something.

Lab-report writer

Build a lab-report assistant for A-level chemistry, biology and physics students. It should let me describe my experiment in plain English, then scaffold a full report with the standard sections — aim, hypothesis, method, results, analysis, evaluation — and prompt me with the right questions in each one. The value is going from notes to a structured draft in 30 minutes instead of three hours. The problem it solves is staring at a blank Word doc the night before it's due. It should look academic and trustworthy — paper-white background, serif body, clear section headers. The one thing it nails is asking the right follow-up question to dig deeper in the analysis section.

College & UCAS

Applications, personal statements, interviews and shortlists.

Personal statement workshop

Build a personal statement workshop for UK sixth-formers applying through UCAS. It should let me paste a draft, get section-by-section AI feedback on hook, narrative arc and the 'so what?' of each paragraph, save revisions and compare versions side-by-side. The value is turning a scary blank page into a guided rewrite. The problem it solves is most students get one or two rounds of teacher feedback and then guess. It should look calm and editorial — serif headings, generous whitespace, warm cream background. The one thing it nails is precise, paragraph-level feedback you can act on in 10 minutes.

University shortlist builder

Build a university shortlist tool for UK and international applicants. It should let me set my predicted grades, subject interest, budget and city preferences, then suggest a balanced list of safe, match and reach universities with entry requirements, course highlights and a 'why this one' summary. The value is replacing 40 open browser tabs with one clear shortlist. The problem it solves is most students apply to whatever their friends are applying to. It should look like a refined travel-planning app — clean cards, subtle map, soft gradients. The one thing it nails is the 'why this one for you' paragraph on every option.

Oxbridge interview trainer

Build an Oxbridge interview trainer for sixth-form applicants. It should pick a subject, ask a real past-style interview question, listen to my spoken answer, transcribe it, and give feedback on structure, depth of reasoning and how I handled the follow-up. Include a library of 100+ subject-specific questions. The value is rehearsing under realistic pressure without needing a tutor. The problem it solves is students freezing because they've never practised thinking out loud. It should look formal and confidence-inspiring — deep navy, off-white, classic serif. The one thing it nails is the brutally specific feedback on reasoning, not just delivery.

Scholarship & bursary tracker

Build a scholarship tracker for UK sixth-formers applying to university. It should let me browse scholarships filtered by subject, region and household income, save the ones I qualify for, and track deadlines, required documents and submission status in a simple kanban. The value is finding free money I'd otherwise miss. The problem it solves is that most students never apply because the information is scattered across 50 university pages. It should look professional and reassuring — muted greens, clean tables, no clutter. The one thing it nails is a deadline countdown that nudges me before it's too late.

US college essay coach

Build a US college essay coach for sixth-formers applying through the Common App. It should let me pick a prompt, brainstorm three angles with AI, draft each one and get feedback specifically on voice, specificity and 'show don't tell'. Save every draft. The value is going from a vague memory to a vivid 650-word essay that sounds like me. The problem it solves is students writing generic essays that admissions officers see hundreds of. It should look writerly — sepia tones, generous line height, serif throughout. The one thing it nails is calling out clichés and suggesting a more honest sentence.

Side businesses

Make pocket money — or your first proper income.

Younger-years tutoring marketplace

Build a tutoring marketplace where sixth-formers offer tuition to younger pupils at the same school. Tutors create a profile with subjects, GCSE grades and hourly rate; younger students browse, book a slot and pay. The value is matching the people who just nailed GCSEs with the people about to take them. The problem it solves is parents paying £60/hr for outside tutors when there's a brilliant Upper Sixth two corridors away. It should look trustworthy and school-appropriate — navy, white, crisp typography. The one thing it nails is the one-tap booking flow from profile to confirmed lesson.

Boarders' errands app

Build a paid-errands app for boarding-school students. Boarders post small errands — coffee run, picking up a parcel, printing something — with a small tip; other students browse and claim them. Track completion and rating. The value is turning the 30 minutes between lessons into £5. The problem it solves is boarders being stuck in school while needing things from town. It should look playful but tidy — soft yellow accents, friendly icons, big claim button. The one thing it nails is matching an errand to someone free within 5 minutes.

Print-on-demand merch store

Build a print-on-demand merch store for a school society, sports team or personal brand. It should let me upload designs, mock them up on hoodies, t-shirts and tote bags, set prices and accept orders. Integrate with a print-on-demand supplier so I never touch stock. The value is launching a clothing line in an afternoon with zero upfront cost. The problem it solves is the cost and risk of buying inventory I can't shift. It should look like a confident streetwear drop — bold black, oversized imagery, sharp grid. The one thing it nails is the photorealistic product mockup from a flat design.

Event-photography booking

Build a booking site for a student event photographer. It should show a portfolio gallery by event type, list packages with prices, let clients pick a date from a live calendar and pay a deposit. Send an automatic confirmation email. The value is looking like a real business instead of a teenager with a camera. The problem it solves is losing bookings to slow back-and-forth on Instagram DMs. It should look gallery-grade — full-bleed photos, restrained typography, plenty of white space. The one thing it nails is the calendar-to-payment flow in under 60 seconds.

Sneaker resell tracker

Build a sneaker resell tracker for student resellers. It should let me log each pair I buy with cost, fees and date, track current market price via a paste-from-StockX field, and show running profit, ROI and best-performing models. The value is knowing whether the side hustle is actually making money. The problem it solves is people 'making money' on resell who've never done the maths. It should look like a trading dashboard — dark mode, sharp data, monochrome with one accent green. The one thing it nails is the one-line 'are you actually up this month' summary.

Creative & portfolios

Show your work like a pro.

Personal portfolio site

Build a personal portfolio site for a sixth-former applying to creative courses or internships. It should have a hero with my name and one sentence on what I do, a projects grid with case studies, an about page and a contact form. The value is one link I can put on every application instead of a PDF. The problem it solves is creative work looking flat in a Common App or CV. It should look editorial and confident — large serif headings, plenty of white space, one bold accent colour. The one thing it nails is the project case study that explains my thinking, not just the final image.

Music release landing page

Build a launch page for a student musician releasing an EP. It should have a hero with cover art, a countdown to release day, embedded Spotify and Apple Music players once live, lyrics for each track, a tour-date list and an email signup. The value is one shareable link that actually converts to streams. The problem it solves is artists posting to Instagram with no clear call to action. It should look like a label release — moody full-bleed imagery, oversized typography, dark theme. The one thing it nails is the pre-save flow that captures fans before release day.

Art portfolio with shop

Build an art portfolio for a student artist that doubles as a shop. Visitors browse a gallery by series, click any piece for details and high-res images, and buy prints with size and frame options. Take payment and email the order. The value is turning followers into customers without a separate Etsy store. The problem it solves is art being admired online but never bought. It should look like a contemporary gallery website — generous margins, minimal chrome, pieces speak for themselves. The one thing it nails is the cinematic image viewer with smooth zoom.

Film-reel showcase

Build a film-reel showcase for a student filmmaker. It should autoplay a 60-second showreel in the hero, then list full projects with embedded video, role, credits and a short director's note. Add a press page and a contact form for collaborations. The value is a single URL that demonstrates skill in under a minute. The problem it solves is talented filmmakers losing opportunities because their work is buried on YouTube. It should look like a Vimeo Staff Pick page — true black background, white type, video-first. The one thing it nails is the silent autoplay reel that instantly communicates style.

Long-form writing blog

Build a personal writing site for a sixth-former who writes essays on culture, books or politics. It should let me publish long-form pieces in Markdown, organise them by series, support beautiful typography and footnotes, and offer email subscriptions for new posts. The value is owning my work on a domain I control instead of renting Instagram. The problem it solves is writing being trapped inside platforms that punish words. It should look like a literary magazine — wide margins, serif body, restrained palette. The one thing it nails is the reading experience on a phone at midnight.

Travel & gap year

Plan it, budget it, document it.

Group trip planner

Build a group trip planner for friends planning a holiday together after exams. It should let everyone propose dates, vote on destinations, collaboratively build an itinerary, split costs and track who's paid what. The value is replacing a 400-message group chat with one shared plan. The problem it solves is trips collapsing because nobody actually books anything. It should look like a holiday brochure that's grown up — soft pastels, big hero images, friendly fonts. The one thing it nails is the live 'what's still undecided' panel that pushes the group toward booking.

Gap-year journal

Build a gap-year journal for a student travelling for several months. It should let me log entries by location with photos, plot them on a world map, write short reflections and share a public version with family back home. The value is a memory I'll still care about in 10 years and a low-effort way to update parents. The problem it solves is Instagram stories disappearing and journals being abandoned by week three. It should look like a modern travel magazine — film-photo aesthetic, serif headlines, warm tones. The one thing it nails is the friction-free 'add an entry from my phone in 60 seconds' flow.

Hostel & flight cost splitter

Build a travel cost splitter for friends on a budget trip. It should let everyone log expenses in any currency, automatically convert and split them by who was there, and show a clear 'who owes who' settle-up at the end. The value is no awkward maths at the airport. The problem it solves is one person always covering the card and then chasing payback for weeks. It should look minimal and practical — simple lists, clear totals, no decoration. The one thing it nails is reducing 50 transactions into the smallest number of settlement payments.

Language-learning travel buddy

Build a language-learning companion for someone travelling through Spain, France or Italy. It should learn from where I am, suggest 10 phrases I'll need today (ordering coffee, asking for the bill, getting directions), let me practise pronunciation and tick off phrases I've used in real life. The value is leaving the trip actually able to speak some of the language. The problem it solves is Duolingo teaching me about turtles when I need to order dinner. It should look like a friendly phrasebook — warm earthy tones, generous typography, audio-first. The one thing it nails is contextual phrases triggered by my location.

Festival itinerary builder

Build a festival itinerary builder for groups going to Glastonbury, Reading or a European festival. It should import the official lineup, let each person star the acts they want to see, find conflicts in the group's picks and suggest a compromise schedule by day and stage. The value is nobody missing their favourite set because the group drifted to a different stage. The problem it solves is choice paralysis with 200 acts on a paper schedule. It should look like a festival poster — bold typography, neon accents, dark base. The one thing it nails is the live 'where everyone is heading next' view.

Health, fitness & wellbeing

Sleep, sport, sanity — at exam time and beyond.

Sleep & screen-time coach

Build a sleep coach for sixth-formers who stay up too late. It should let me log when I went to bed and woke up, when I last used my phone, and how I felt the next morning, then show patterns and suggest one small change for tomorrow night. The value is sleep that actually improves week-on-week. The problem it solves is knowing I sleep badly but never doing anything about it. It should look serene — deep blue background, soft glows, quiet typography. The one thing it nails is the single suggestion for tomorrow night — not a 40-step plan.

School sports team tracker

Build a sports team tracker for a Charterhouse 1st XV, 1st XI or similar team. The captain logs fixtures, results, team selection and individual stats; players see upcoming matches, training times and personal performance over the season. The value is replacing a coach's spreadsheet and a paper noticeboard. The problem it solves is players never knowing if they've been selected until Friday. It should look like a Premier League team app — bold school colours, big match cards, clean stats. The one thing it nails is the team-sheet drop with instant notifications.

Personal running training plan

Build a running training plan for a student training for their first 10K or half marathon. It should ask my goal time, current weekly mileage and event date, then generate a week-by-week plan with easy runs, intervals and rest days. Let me log each run and adjust. The value is a real coach's structure without the price. The problem it solves is people running the same 5K three times a week and wondering why they don't improve. It should look like a focused performance app — black background, neon green accent, big numbers. The one thing it nails is adapting next week's plan based on what I actually ran this week.

Mental-health check-in journal

Build a private mental-health journal for sixth-formers during exam season. Each evening it asks three quick questions — mood out of 10, one thing that went well, one thing on my mind — and shows weekly trends. Everything stays local to my account. The value is noticing a pattern before it becomes a crisis. The problem it solves is students bottling things up because journaling 'properly' feels too much. It should look calm and private — soft greens, generous whitespace, no streaks or guilt-trips. The one thing it nails is the 60-second check-in that I'll actually do every night.

Meal & hydration tracker

Build a simple food and water tracker for a student athlete. It should let me log meals with a photo and one-line description, tap to add a glass of water, and show daily totals against simple targets. No calorie obsession. The value is awareness without an eating disorder. The problem it solves is the gap between MyFitnessPal-level intensity and nothing at all. It should look warm and unobsessive — cream, soft orange, friendly icons. The one thing it nails is the one-tap water logging from the home screen.

Social & community

Things that make school life better for everyone.

House-vs-house leaderboard

Build a live leaderboard for Charterhouse's inter-house competition. Pupils submit results from sports, music, drama and academic competitions; staff approve; the leaderboard updates in real time with current standings and recent events. The value is making the house competition feel actually alive. The problem it solves is nobody knowing the scores until end of term. It should look like a stadium scoreboard — bold house colours, big numbers, recent-events ticker. The one thing it nails is the live update the moment a result is approved.

Second-hand uniform & textbook marketplace

Build a marketplace for second-hand school uniform, sports kit and A-level textbooks at one school. Students post items with photos and prices; buyers browse, message and arrange collection. The value is saving parents hundreds and reducing waste. The problem it solves is perfectly good blazers being binned at end of year. It should look like a clean classifieds site — white background, big product images, school crest in the header. The one thing it nails is the safe in-school collection flow that doesn't require strangers meeting up.

Lost and found board

Build a lost and found board for a boarding school. Anyone can post a found item with a photo and the location it was found; people who've lost things can browse or post a missing item and get notified of matches. The value is reuniting people with their stuff without a teacher being involved. The problem it solves is the overflowing lost property box nobody looks in. It should look like a friendly noticeboard — cork tones, sticky-note cards, handwritten feel. The one thing it nails is the photo-based 'is this yours?' match suggestion.

Society & club directory

Build a society directory for a sixth-form. Each society has a page with description, meeting times, photos and a 'join' button that emails the captain. Search by interest. The value is making it easy to discover the 60 societies nobody knew existed. The problem it solves is freshers' fairs being a one-shot event you missed because you were at hockey. It should look like a university freshers' brochure — vibrant cards, photos of real members, simple filters. The one thing it nails is the one-click join that actually notifies the right person.

Weekend events board

Build a weekend events board for boarders. Pupils and staff post what's happening — film nights, runs, study sessions, society meets — and others RSVP. Each event has a time, location and capacity. The value is fewer boring weekends in school. The problem it solves is plans living and dying in individual WhatsApp groups. It should look like a friendly community pinboard — warm palette, photo-led cards, big RSVP button. The one thing it nails is the 'happening today' view that updates as the day goes on.

Productivity & life admin

Run your own life like a small startup.

Pomodoro task list with streaks

Build a Pomodoro-based task list for a sixth-former. Add tasks for today, start a 25-minute focused block on the top one, get a forced 5-minute break, and build a daily streak of completed Pomodoros. The value is getting into deep work without negotiating with myself. The problem it solves is opening my laptop to revise and ending up on YouTube. It should look like a focus tool, not a productivity dashboard — single task in big type, everything else hidden. The one thing it nails is the one-click 'start the next Pomodoro' that removes any decision-making.

Allowance & spending tracker

Build a personal finance tracker for a student living on a weekly allowance. Log income (allowance, job, gifts), categorise spending with a quick tap, and see a chart of where the money actually went this month versus last. The value is realising £80 went on coffee. The problem it solves is the end-of-month 'where did it all go?' panic. It should look like a friendly bank app — pastel chart colours, big balance, clean lists. The one thing it nails is the 10-second 'log a spend' flow that I'll actually use.

Packing list for exeats

Build a packing checklist for boarders going home for exeat or holidays. It saves my standard list, lets me tweak it per trip (laptop, sports kit, formal clothes), and ticks items off as I pack. The value is never forgetting my charger again. The problem it solves is packing in a panic 20 minutes before the coach. It should look practical and student-friendly — clean white background, big checkboxes, satisfying tick animation. The one thing it nails is remembering my list between trips so I'm not building it from scratch every time.

Deadline countdown dashboard

Build a deadline dashboard for a sixth-former juggling UCAS, EPQ, prep, mocks and society commitments. Add every deadline once, see them on a single timeline, get a daily 'what matters most today' card. The value is one screen instead of five paper diaries. The problem it solves is realising at 11pm that something was due today. It should look like a clean control panel — calm dark theme, urgent items glowing softly. The one thing it nails is the morning 'today's priority' that's correct, not just the next-due item.

Habit tracker with streaks

Build a habit tracker for a student trying to build 3-5 small daily habits — read 20 minutes, no phone in bed, gym, water, journal. Tap to complete, see a streak grid like the GitHub contributions chart, and get a gentle nudge if I'm about to break a streak. The value is building habits that compound across exam season. The problem it solves is starting strong and dropping habits silently by week three. It should look minimal and motivating — light theme, single accent colour, oversized streak grid. The one thing it nails is the streak-saving nudge an hour before bed.

AI tools & platforms

Build the AI tool you wish existed.

AI flashcard generator

Build a flashcard generator for sixth-formers. Paste class notes or upload a PDF, and the AI extracts key concepts as question/answer flashcards. Review them with spaced repetition and track which I keep getting wrong. The value is turning a 40-page set of notes into a deck in 30 seconds. The problem it solves is making flashcards being more work than just revising. It should look like a study app you'd actually open — clean cards, big type, satisfying flip animation. The one thing it nails is high-quality cards that test understanding, not just recall of trivia.

AI essay-feedback tool

Build an essay-feedback tool for A-level humanities students. Paste an essay and the question, choose the exam board, and get feedback like a real examiner — strengths, weaknesses, what to add, and a predicted mark band with justification. The value is unlimited practice rounds before exam day. The problem it solves is one essay per topic getting marked by an overworked teacher. It should look serious and academic — paper background, serif body, mark scheme on the side. The one thing it nails is feedback that points to specific sentences, not vague advice.

AI study-buddy chatbot

Build a study chatbot that knows my A-level syllabus. Pick a subject, ask it anything from the spec, and get clear explanations with worked examples. It should follow up if I'm confused and quiz me when I think I've got it. The value is a patient tutor at 11pm. The problem it solves is being stuck on one concept and giving up. It should look approachable and friendly — chat interface, soft colours, no clutter. The one thing it nails is breaking down hard concepts into the smallest next step I can grasp.

AI past-paper marker

Build a past-paper marker for A-level maths and sciences. Upload a photo of my handwritten answer and the question, and the AI marks it against the mark scheme with method marks, accuracy marks and a one-line explanation of any mistake. The value is honest self-marking without a teacher. The problem it solves is being too generous when marking my own work. It should look exam-hall serious — white background, monospace for working, clear red/green per mark. The one thing it nails is reading messy handwriting accurately.

AI career-path explorer

Build a career exploration tool for sixth-formers who don't know what to do at university. It asks about subjects I enjoy, what I'm naturally good at, and what kind of life I want, then suggests careers with day-in-the-life summaries, typical paths and 'people who do this also enjoyed' links. The value is realistic options I'd never have thought of. The problem it solves is everyone defaulting to medicine, law or finance because those are the careers they've heard of. It should look thoughtful and human — soft palette, narrative cards, no clickbait. The one thing it nails is the 'why this might suit you' paragraph that's actually specific to my answers.

Fun & games

Build something that makes people smile.

Charterhouse trivia game

Build a trivia game about Charterhouse School — its history, houses, traditions, famous alumni and local quirks. Daily question, multiple choice, leaderboard among friends. The value is a small daily ritual that builds school spirit. The problem it solves is in-jokes and traditions getting forgotten between year groups. It should look like a polished mobile quiz — bold colours, satisfying answer animations, school crest in the header. The one thing it nails is the daily 30-second hit that brings people back tomorrow.

House-vs-house quiz night

Build a real-time quiz app for inter-house quiz nights. One person hosts and projects the questions; teams join with a code on their phones and submit answers within a timer. Live scores appear after each round. The value is replacing a tired pub-quiz format with something that actually works in a hall of 200. The problem it solves is shouting answers, paper sheets, and someone always missing the final question. It should look like a Kahoot-but-cooler — bold gradients, big timer, satisfying score reveals. The one thing it nails is the smooth question-to-answer-to-score loop that keeps the energy up.

Daily themed word game

Build a daily word game like Wordle but with rotating themes — film titles one day, GCSE chemistry terms another, Charterhouse house names another. One puzzle per day, shareable result grid. The value is a 60-second daily ritual friends compete on. The problem it solves is the gap left when you've done today's Wordle. It should look minimal and addictive — neutral palette, satisfying tile flips, share button that copies an emoji grid. The one thing it nails is the share grid that pulls friends in tomorrow.

Party-game host app

Build a party-game host app for groups of 6-20. Pick a game — werewolf, mafia, two truths and a lie, would you rather — and the app handles roles, timing and prompts on everyone's phone. No printed cards. The value is starting a game in 30 seconds at a party. The problem it solves is killing the vibe while someone explains rules and shuffles a deck. It should look fun and party-ready — dark background, neon accents, big tap targets. The one thing it nails is the silent-role-reveal that means nobody sees anyone else's role.

School prediction market

Build a (fake-money) prediction market for school events. People post markets — 'Will the 1st XV win on Saturday?', 'Will it snow before half term?', 'Will Mr X set prep this week?' — and others trade yes/no shares with starting credits. Leaderboard at the end of term. The value is making everyday school chat sharper and more fun. The problem it solves is school gossip being boring because nobody has any skin in the game. It should look like a slick fintech app — dark theme, green/red lines, clean charts. The one thing it nails is the one-tap trade that gets everyone betting in seconds.

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