The Inspiration: From Carpentry to AI
Artificial Intelligence is radically changing our world, transforming how we work across every industry. As a carpenter with many years of experience, I love my trade, but I am also fascinated by technology. For a long time, I wondered: How can AI improve a traditional carpentry business? Can these two opposite worlds complement each other to increase productivity?
The answer is JING. I had been developing this concept for a while, but the real spark to build it came when I discovered the Qwen Cloud Hackathon Series 2026 organized by Devpost. It was the perfect opportunity to test my vision.
JING is a team of AI agents designed to handle the administrative burdens of a trade business—like budgeting, expense tracking, sourcing materials, and managing clients. By automating these time-consuming tasks, JING allows me to focus on the physical and creative aspects of my craft, such as designing better furniture and delivering faster results.
Having JING manage the logistics and present spectacular results has been transformative. But why stop at carpentry? My goal is to bring this concept to all artisans—electricians, plumbers, and welders—who work with their hands but need a powerful tool to streamline their workflow and boost productivity.
