Bernat Clua

Computer Science student at Georgia State University and founder of Hook Technologies, LLC.

Building Nova, a platform for learning, content sharing, and community-driven interaction. Also creating Art on Earth, a design platform and creative studio.

Hook Technologies, LLC.

2023 - Present

Bernat Clua

Founder & Product Lead

Founded Hook Technologies at 16 to build software and hardware products from the ground up.

Led product design and development across Nova, Hook Display, and internal tooling.

Owned the full stack: architecture, security, backend systems, branding, and operations.

Art on Earth — Founder, Designer & Developer

Art on Earth

2026 - Present

Bernat Clua

Founder, Designer & Developer

Built and launched Art on Earth from concept to production, owning the brand, product design, and full-stack development. Helps designers, developers, and artists discover creative work, find useful tools, and save inspiration. Engineered a publishing platform combining a directory of 1,200+ creative tools with curated design collections, automated media imports, personal libraries, and an editorial review system.

Art on Earth also includes a design blog and an independent studio where we work with clients on branding, websites, and digital products.

Hook Technologies, LLC. — Nova

Hook Technologies, LLC.

Jun 2024 - Present

Bernat Clua

Nova

Designed and built Nova, a full-stack iOS learning platform for booking and offering classes.

Engineered core systems including a search and feed algorithm, real-time sync, authentication, and cloud storage.

Includes community features and shared databases for books, music, and movies.

Leading architecture, security, and business operations ahead of public release.

Stack: Swift, SwiftUI, Firebase, Cloud Functions, Stripe, Python.

Hook Technologies, LLC.  — Hook Display

Hook Technologies, LLC.

Sep 2023 - Aug 2024

Bernat Clua

Hook Display

Completed and demoed a functional prototype; continued as an experimental hardware project.

Streams real-time data including calendar events and app content to a custom e-ink device.

Built end-to-end: 3D modeling, printing, electronics, embedded systems, and software.

Sole prototype; production cost made commercial scaling unfeasible at the time.

Stack: Python, Embedded Systems, E-ink Display, Arduino, 3D Printing, Electronics, Blender.

Georgia State University — GSU App

Georgia State University

Jan 2026

Bernat Clua

GSU App

Proposed and built a prototype iOS app for Georgia State's next-generation student platform.

Features 3D campus navigation, real-time alerts, communities, and schedule management.

Presented at Georgia State's final review conference.

Stack: Swift, Firebase, SwiftUI, MapKit, Python, and Cloud Functions.

FBLA — Docemus

FBLA

Jan 2025 - Jun 2025

Bernat Clua

Docemus

Designed and built Docemus, a Swift-based competitive learning game.

Implemented Sudoku with algorithmic generation, crosswords, and logic-based game modes.

Added social features: friends, leaderboards, streaks, and cloud-synced progress.

Placed top 3 in Georgia FBLA; competed at the national level in California.

Stack: Swift, SwiftUI, Firebase, Game Logic, Algorithms.

Barcelona — Connectats arreu del món

Barcelona

Feb 2026

Bernat Clua

Connectats arreu del món

Built an AI assistant to guide Barcelona residents through official administrative procedures.

Reached roughly 300 users within the first week during live testing in Barcelona.

Focused on accessibility with simple, direct interactions for non-technical users.

Commissioned project, delivered end-to-end from interface to backend logic.

Stack: Python, AI/NLP, Backend Logic, APIs.

IB To You — IB2U

IB To You

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

Bernat Clua

IB2U

Founded IB2U, a resource-sharing platform for IB students worldwide.

Grew to approximately 1,500 monthly active users across Spain, the US, South America, and Switzerland — with no paid marketing.

Enabled document sharing, collaboration, and peer discussion.

Discontinued after one year to focus on Hook Technologies.

Stack: Java, Firebase, Cloud Functions, HTML/CSS, Web Development.

Clua Entries — Clua's Entries

Clua Entries

Feb 2025 - December 2025

Bernat Clua

Clua's Entries

Built a full-stack blogging platform from scratch, including backend, cloud infrastructure, and web interface.

Reached around 80 regular readers organically.

Stack: Java, HTML/CSS, Cloud Infrastructure, Python, and Firebase.

Bernat Clua — Web Portfolio

Bernat Clua

Apr 2026

Bernat Clua

Web Portfolio

Designed and built a personal portfolio to showcase projects and experience.

Focused on clean design, responsiveness, and usability.

Stack: Astro, HTML/CSS, JavaScript.