Nick and his wife by the ocean

Hi, I'm

Nick Ward

Husband, dad of four, tech enthusiast, and the developer of Harbor Frenzy, a harbor game for iPhone. Most of what I love revolves around my family.

What I'm into

Our family holding hands in a line by the ocean

Family

Ask me about my hobbies and almost every answer comes back to my wife and our four kids. They're my favorite people and the reason I work hard. Whatever we're up to, the goal is the same: making memories together.

A laundry room I built, with custom cabinets and hamper bins

Home projects

I like working hard and building things: planning a project, grabbing the tools, and seeing it through.

Most recently: a laundry room remodel with custom cabinets.

One of my kids sitting in a mountain meadow by a stream

Outdoors

Fresh air is the best reset. A day outside with the family is hard to beat.

My wife and two of our daughters at a Benson Boone concert

Concerts

Nothing beats live music. Seeing Benson Boone with my girls is one we'll remember.

My kids in Mariners jerseys watching a game at the ballpark

Sporting events

From soccer fields to ballparks, cheering on a game together is one of our favorite ways to make memories.

Me taking a selfie next to a silver Tesla Model Y

Tech

I'm an Apple fanboy through and through, and I love great design, whether it's a website, an app, or the small details most people never notice. These days I'm learning everything I can about AI and using it every day. And I love, love, love Tesla.

Two men by a rusty Ward's Lumber Co. sign on a fence

Wards Lumber Co

A multi-generational lumber yard in small-town Orland, CA, now carried on with a line of trendy lumberjack wear.

  • Navy rope hat embroidered with Ward's Lumber Company, Orland, CA
Visit wardslumber.co
Moonlit lake seen through a tent door at South Erikson

Dad Camp

Every year a group of dad friends takes their kids backpacking, and every trip gets its own patch. Running since 2017.

  • Dad Camp 2025 Island Lake patch
Visit dadcamp.us
Harbor Frenzy app icon: Cap'n Scoop, a pelican in a captain's hat

iOS app · in progress

Harbor Frenzy

My latest project is a family harbor game for iPhone. You draw a line, dock the boat, and keep the harbor moving. Just don't let them bump. It has seven harbors, from Fishing Bay to Cargo City, and it's free and rated 4+.

Visit Harbor Frenzy