Duck Race is an interactive web application created through AI-assisted development. This project demonstrates the collaborative process between human creativity and AI coding assistants. This web app is intended as a fun way to pick names; in no way do we condone the use of this app for anything malicious. We support peace and equality for all.
Human Contribution
As the creator, I Gretchen Grajales contributed:
- Project concept and vision
- Design requirements and user experience decisions
- Feature specifications and iterative feedback
- Asset selection and organization
- Quality assurance and testing
- Final creative direction and polish
Audio Assets: Sound Effects created by David Strand: Mothwave Media © 2026
- Countdown
- Duck Quacks
- Splash Sounds
- Winning Hooray Quack
Additional sounds and music sourced from licensed stock audio libraries.
AI-Assisted Development
This web app was created using Cursor and Claude AI coding assistants. The AI helped with:
- Code implementation and structure
- HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development
- Feature implementation based on specifications
- Bug fixes and optimizations
Art Assets
Duck images and water background created using Adobe Firefly. Please note: DuckRace.net is an evolving project committed to ongoing development and refinement. Current AI-generated imagery serves as placeholder content and will be systematically replaced with original human-created artwork as we continue to enhance the experience.
Usage Notice: This application is developed exclusively for entertainment and non-commercial purposes. While organizations and companies may use this application for recreational activities, it may not be used to generate revenue, conduct commercial transactions, or be misrepresented as anything other than a casual, entertainment-based name selection tool. This website's sole purpose is to provide a fun, digital alternative to traditional random name selection methods.
Privacy & No personal data: This app does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. Duck names you enter are kept only in your browser’s memory for the race and are not stored, saved, or sent anywhere. The visit counter only increments an anonymous total (no identifiers, IP, or other data sent). The feedback form below only opens your email client—we do not receive your name, email, or message unless you choose to send that email. No cookies, analytics, or tracking are used. When you close or refresh the page, the name list is cleared.
