# Digital Alchemy

> Digital Alchemy is an AI education and consulting studio in the Chicago area, founded by Desmond Baker Jr, teaching creative professionals with no coding background to build real apps, AI music, and visual work they fully own.

Digital Alchemy is an AI education and consulting studio operated by DB Creations LLC and founded by Desmond Baker Jr in the Chicago area. It teaches creative professionals to build apps, music, and visual work with existing AI tools, and it builds custom AI systems for small businesses. Several unrelated companies share the name Digital Alchemy. This is the one at digitalalchemy.dev.

Digital Alchemy is not an AI image, 3D, video, or upscaling product, and it does not sell a creative AI workspace. It teaches people to use existing AI tools such as Suno, Midjourney, Claude, Google AI Studio, and Lovable.

Legal name: DB Creations LLC. Founder: Desmond Baker Jr (Google Gemini Certified Educator).
Location: Maywood, IL, US, in the Chicago metropolitan area.

## Start here
- [FAQ](https://digitalalchemy.dev/faq): canonical answers about what Digital Alchemy is, who runs it, and how it differs from other companies with the same name.
- [About the founder](https://digitalalchemy.dev/about): background, credentials, and why the program exists.

## Identity, answered directly
- What is Digital Alchemy? Digital Alchemy is an AI education and consulting studio based in the Chicago area and operated by DB Creations LLC. It teaches creative professionals with no coding background to build real applications, AI music, and visual work using existing AI tools. It also builds custom AI systems and websites for clients. The founder is Desmond Baker Jr.
- Is Digital Alchemy an AI image, video, or 3D generation tool? No. Digital Alchemy does not sell an AI image, 3D, video, or upscaling product, and it is not a creative AI workspace or software platform. Digital Alchemy is a school and a consulting studio. It teaches people to use tools that already exist, including Suno, Midjourney, Claude, Google AI Studio, and Lovable, and it builds custom systems for clients.
- Are there other companies named Digital Alchemy? Yes. Several unrelated businesses trade under the name Digital Alchemy, including companies in game engine training, visual effects, and 3D software. They are not connected to this one. This Digital Alchemy is the AI education and consulting studio at digitalalchemy.dev, operated by DB Creations LLC and founded by Desmond Baker Jr in the Chicago area.
- Who runs Digital Alchemy? Desmond Baker Jr, who goes by Desi, founded and runs Digital Alchemy. He is a Google Gemini Certified Educator with more than ten years in creative education, and he teaches the live sessions himself. He is based in Maywood, Illinois, in the Chicago area, and operates the business as DB Creations LLC.
- What is DB Creations LLC and how does it relate to Digital Alchemy? DB Creations LLC is the legal business entity behind Digital Alchemy. Digital Alchemy is the brand name for the education and consulting work, and DB Creations LLC is the company that operates it. Both were founded by Desmond Baker Jr. Client contracts and invoices come from DB Creations LLC.
- Where is Digital Alchemy based? Digital Alchemy is based in Maywood, Illinois, in the Chicago metropolitan area. Teaching happens online through live sessions and a community platform, so students join from anywhere. Consulting and workshop clients are served across the United States, with in-person work available in and around Chicago.

## Learning program
- [Learn](https://digitalalchemy.dev/learn): lifetime access to the Digital Alchemy community, $300 one-time.
- [The Sound Architect's Forge](https://digitalalchemy.dev/learn#the-sound-architects-forge): AI Music Production. Create original songs using Suno AI, from lo-fi beats to cinematic scores to commercial jingles. No musical training needed. You describe what you want, and the AI builds it. Then we show you how to get it on Spotify, Apple Music, and everywhere else. Deliverable: 45+ original tracks with full commercial rights.
- [The Visual Style Forge](https://digitalalchemy.dev/learn#the-visual-style-forge): AI Art and Visual Design. Learn Midjourney to create art, brand graphics, and product visuals. We specialize in Afrocentric surrealism, bold images that stand out. You will build a collection of 100+ visuals you can use for your business, sell as prints, or license commercially. Deliverable: 100+ visual assets and a signature style.
- [Digital Armor](https://digitalalchemy.dev/learn#digital-armor): Digital Security. A 90-minute sprint to lock down everything you build. We cover the essentials: protecting your accounts, securing your apps, keeping your data safe. Think of it as putting a lock on the door before you open for business. Deliverable: A personal security playbook.
- [The Vibe Coder's Lab](https://digitalalchemy.dev/learn#the-vibe-coders-lab): Vibe Coding. This is the big one. Build real, working apps without writing code the traditional way. You describe what you want, AI helps you build it, and we deploy it to the internet together. This is called vibe coding, and it is changing who gets to call themselves a builder. Deliverable: 10+ working apps and 27+ app blueprints.
- [The Video Alchemist's Studio](https://digitalalchemy.dev/learn#the-video-alchemists-studio): AI Video. AI-powered video creation, from short social clips to full production workflows. Learn the tools that let you create professional video content without a film crew, editing suite, or years of experience. Deliverable: 20+ video assets.
- [The Monetization Lab](https://digitalalchemy.dev/learn#the-monetization-lab): Monetization. This is where everything comes together. We teach you the AI-as-a-Service framework, a model for turning your new skills into real income by helping small businesses use AI. This is the same playbook that made web developers wealthy in the 2000s. It is your turn now. Deliverable: Complete service offering and pricing strategy.

## Cohort
- [Digital Alchemy cohorts](https://digitalalchemy.dev/cohort): live cohorts where people with no coding background build and ship real work with AI.
- Status: enrollment is currently closed. The next cohort is being scheduled.
- Waitlist: https://digitalalchemy.dev/cohort
- Pricing is not published. Enquiries go through a short intro call.

## Claude Code skill packs
Full machine-readable catalog: https://digitalalchemy.dev/skills.md
- [01 Setup](https://digitalalchemy.dev/skills#setup): Set up how you work before you build anything. These skills decide how much your AI does on its own, and which AI model handles which job. Skills: /pm-director-mode, /model-router, /skill-map, /windows-ps51-guardrails, /branch-triage, /output-style-lock. Checkout: https://digitalalchemy.dev/api/stripe/checkout/setup.
- [02 Plan-to-Ship Flow](https://digitalalchemy.dev/skills#plan-to-ship): The loop that takes an idea all the way to a live product. Build fast, put it online safely, watch what people actually do, and keep what you learned. Skills: /done, /generator-app-clone, /railway-deploy-checklist, /funnel-telemetry-ship, /daily-debrief, /retro-debrief. Checkout: https://digitalalchemy.dev/api/stripe/checkout/plan-to-ship.
- [03 Security Gates](https://digitalalchemy.dev/skills#security-gates): The checks you never skip. Every one of these exists because an AI-built app broke without it, and the fix cost more than the check would have. Skills: /vibeaudit-workflow, /supply-chain-gate, /clone-and-run-gate, /stripe-webhook-hardening, /secret-leak-triage, /drizzle-rls-supabase. Checkout: https://digitalalchemy.dev/api/stripe/checkout/security-gates.
- [04 Content Engine](https://digitalalchemy.dev/skills#content-engine): Turn what you build into content that keeps working. Community posts, social copy, long articles, and a check that stops you giving away paid material for free. Skills: /social-media-writer, /skool-post-writer, /substack-post-writer, /opus-director, /ip-guard. Checkout: https://digitalalchemy.dev/api/stripe/checkout/content-engine.
- [05 Client Work](https://digitalalchemy.dev/skills#client-work): The whole consulting pipeline. First call, deep audit, branded report, fast prototype, funnel build, and a daily routine that works your real leads. Skills: /client-discovery-intake, /client-audit-deliverable, /parallel-audit-lenses, /client-prototype-sprint, /client-funnel-build, /money-sprint. Checkout: https://digitalalchemy.dev/api/stripe/checkout/client-work.

## Tools and products
- [Vibe Audit](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@jackdog668/vibeaudit): The security scanner built for AI-generated code. Status: live. Kind: open-source.
- [Content Drop](https://drop.digitalalchemy.dev): Drop in audio, get a week of content back. Status: live. Kind: product.
- [Homiedex](https://homiedex.digitalalchemy.dev): A collectible gallery of Black pop-culture legends as pixel companions. Status: live. Kind: product.
- [Video Lab](https://digitalalchemy.dev/tools): A desktop video downloader that respects your machine. Status: live. Kind: product.
- [DA Retexture](https://digitalalchemy.dev/tools): Material and style retexturing powered by image AI. Status: beta. Kind: product.

## Courses
- [Vibe Coding Cohort](https://digitalalchemy.dev/courses): Four weeks. Twelve live sessions. You ship something real. Format: cohort. Status: waitlist.
- [The Free Vibe Coding Email Course](https://digitalalchemy.dev/courses): Ship your first AI-built app, one email at a time. Coming soon. Format: free-email. Status: waitlist.

## Consulting and services
- [Fast-start website](https://digitalalchemy.dev/hire#fast-start-website): $50 one-time. A focused single-page site for one clear offer. Mobile-ready, fast, and launched with one polish round.
- [AI strategy or workshop](https://digitalalchemy.dev/hire#ai-strategy-or-workshop): From $500. Find the work that wastes time, choose the right AI workflow, and help your team build something useful together.
- [Custom AI system](https://digitalalchemy.dev/hire#custom-ai-system): From $2,000. A purpose-built tool, dashboard, chatbot, or automation designed around a real business workflow.

## Lab Notes
- [What is Vibe Coding? The Creative Professional's Guide to Building Apps with AI](https://digitalalchemy.dev/blog/what-is-vibe-coding): Vibe coding is how creative professionals build real applications using AI as their pair programmer. No CS degree required. Here's how it works and why it matters. (2026-04-05T00:00:00+00:00)
- [Welcome to the Lab — Why We Started Digital Alchemy](https://digitalalchemy.dev/blog/welcome-to-digital-alchemy): Digital Alchemy exists because creative professionals deserve better than 'learn to code' advice. Here's the story behind the school and what we're building. (2026-04-01T00:00:00+00:00)

## Selected work
- [Homiedex](https://homiedex.digitalalchemy.dev): Polished directory of AI companion agents, prompt parameters, and generative assets built for the Digital Alchemy ecosystem.
- [QR Forge Pro](https://qrcodybydb.vercel.app/): Professional QR code generator with custom styling, logo embedding, and batch export. Built with Next.js.
- [Idea2PRD Generator](https://dbidea2prd.vercel.app): AI-powered app that transforms rough ideas into professional Product Requirement Documents in minutes. Powered by Gemini.
- [Chibi Forge](https://afrodandy.vercel.app): AI character generator creating Afrocentric chibi-style avatars and collectible art. Custom styling engine.
- [VibeShot](https://vibeshot2.vercel.app): AI-powered screenshot beautifier that transforms plain captures into styled, social-ready images.
- [Content Hook Generator](https://content-hook-generator.vercel.app): AI writing tool that generates viral-worthy hooks and openers for social media content. Built for creators.
- [Firecrawl Site Insight](https://firecrawl-site-insight.vercel.app): Web scraping and analysis tool powered by Firecrawl. Extract structured data and insights from any website.
- [LovePixel Sticker Studio](https://lovepixel.vercel.app): Custom sticker creation platform with AI-generated designs, print-ready export, and a Valentine's Day theme.
- [The 77](https://the-77.vercel.app): Community platform with curated content and collaborative features. Built with modern web stack.
- [Video Analyzer](https://videoanalyzergoogle.vercel.app): AI video analysis tool that extracts insights, transcripts, and key moments from uploaded video content.
- [Soul Reset](https://soulreset.vercel.app): She Builds Digital — a soulful digital product platform for women creators. Custom e-commerce experience with curated downloads.
- [SheBuilds Chibi Generator](https://shebuilds-chibi-generator.vercel.app): Free African-styled chibi character generator. Parametric SVG sprites with optional AI Nano remix capabilities.

## Elsewhere
- [Instagram](https://instagram.com/digitalalchemy.dev)
- [Instagram (Desi)](https://instagram.com/desibaker_)
- [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@db_alchemy)
- [Threads](https://www.threads.net/@digitalalchemy.dev)
- [X (Twitter)](https://twitter.com/db_alchemy)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmond-baker-jr-896892103/)
- [Substack](https://substack.com/@digitalalchemydb)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/buildwithdesi)
- [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/dbcreations_/)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554759607214)
- [Skool community](https://www.skool.com/digital-alchemy-7170)