Image AI - Create Professional Designs

Case Study · 3 min read · image-ai-ebon-three.vercel.app

Project Overview:

Image AI is an advanced graphic design Software as a Service (SaaS) platform built to empower users with a wide range of tools for creating visually stunning content. This project highlights my expertise in Next.js, AI integration, and full-stack development, reflecting my ability to deliver high-quality, feature-rich applications.

Goals & Objectives: The primary objective was to develop a user-friendly design editor equipped with modern features that cater to both novice and professional designers. The platform also needed to address specific challenges, including seamless user authentication, AI-powered functionalities, and a secure billing system.

Approach & Process:

  1. Research & Discovery: Initiated with comprehensive research into existing design platforms, identifying key areas for improvement and gathering insights into user needs.
  2. Design & Development: Focused on creating an intuitive editor with customizable templates, advanced text and shape tools, and real-time collaboration features.
  3. AI Integration: Leveraged AI technologies to implement features like background removal and text-to-image generation, enhancing the user experience.
  4. Launch & Ongoing Support: Successfully launched the platform with a robust subscription and billing system, using Stripe for secure payments. The platform continues to receive updates and support to ensure optimal performance.

Outcome & Impact: The platform has been well-received, with users praising its ease of use and powerful design tools. It has also attracted a growing user base, thanks to its innovative features and reliable performance.

Features:

Graphic Design Editor:

  • Template Customization: A dynamic system allowing users to personalize pre-made templates.
  • Enhanced Text Tools: Support for various fonts, styles, and text alignments.
  • Shape Manipulation: Advanced tools for customizing shapes, including resizing, rotating, and color adjustments.
  • Freehand Drawing: A robust toolset for drawing with precision and creativity.

AI-Powered Features:

  • Image Generation: AI-driven text-to-image creation using Replicate.
  • Background Removal: Seamlessly remove backgrounds from images using AI technology.

Authentication & Security:

  • Next-Auth v5 Integration: Secure user authentication with support for social logins (Google, GitHub) and traditional credentials (email, password).

Payments & Subscriptions:

  • Stripe Integration: A secure and efficient system for handling payments and managing subscriptions.

Additional Features:

  • Real-Time Autosave: Ensures that work is automatically saved as users design.
  • Undo/Redo Management: Full support for undo and redo actions within the editor.
  • Project Export: Users can export their designs in various formats, including PNG, SVG, JPG, and JSON.
  • Tech Stack: Built with Next.js, Hono.js API, Postgres using NeonDB, DrizzleORM, TailwindCSS, and Shadcn UI.