Overview
DeckText is a next-generation creative platform that allows users to design, decorate, and enhance text-based content with ease. Built with a focus on creativity, accessibility, and cross-device functionality, DeckText empowers writers, designers, and creators to bring their text to life through shapes, fonts, photos, and AI-driven enhancements.
Our team conceptualized and designed the user interface in Figma and developed the backend using Node.js, ensuring a smooth, responsive, and scalable experience across devices. DeckText is not just a tool—it's a creative workspace where text becomes a canvas.
Project Goals
- Design a modern, intuitive UI/UX that simplifies creative text editing.
- Implement AI-assisted text generation and decoration tools.
- Enable users to customize text with fonts, colors, and shapes in real time.
- Ensure cross-platform performance for web and mobile browsers.
- Provide options for printing, downloading, or sharing finished designs seamlessly.
Tech Stack
| Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Figma | UI/UX design, component prototyping, and visual workflow creation |
| Node.js | Backend server handling requests, AI integration, and API communication |
| Express.js | Routing and RESTful API management |
| OpenAI / AI APIs | Text enhancement and creative content generation |
| Cloud Storage | File management for uploads, downloads, and saved projects |
Key Features
1. AI-Powered Text Customization
- Users can generate, enhance, or rewrite text with integrated AI assistance.
- Smart suggestions help refine tone, creativity, and structure.
- Designed for creators seeking effortless AI-assisted storytelling and content styling.
2. Interactive Design Tools
- Intuitive controls to insert shapes, adjust fonts, change colors, and add decorative elements.
- Real-time visual feedback powered by JavaScript-based rendering.
- Built for both aesthetic control and simplicity, allowing users of all skill levels to create stunning designs.
3. Multi-Device Support
- DeckText's interface and output rendering are fully responsive.
- Optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers for on-the-go creativity.
- Ensures a seamless experience across all major operating systems.
4. Print, Download & Share Options
- One-click functionality to export or share projects in multiple formats (PDF, PNG, TXT).
- Integrated cloud saving for continued work across sessions.
- Custom print-ready output with high-resolution settings.
5. Minimal & Modern UI
- Designed in Figma with a clean, lightweight interface focused on usability.
- Consistent layout, easy navigation, and clutter-free controls.
- Visually balanced palette that enhances creativity without distraction.
Implementation Highlights
- Node.js backend built for speed and scalability, handling AI requests asynchronously.
- Modular API structure allowing future integration of image processing and voice-over features.
- Dynamic data rendering ensures instant updates without page reloads.
- Figma prototypes used to test user flows before development, minimizing UI friction.
- Implemented AI prompt handling to produce intelligent, context-aware text results.
Results & Impact
| Metric | Outcome |
|---|---|
| User Engagement | Increased by 70% due to interactive AI and customization features |
| Session Duration | Improved by 45%, showing deeper engagement with creative tools |
| AI Usage Rate | 60% of users utilized AI text enhancements in their first session |
| Platform Compatibility | 100% responsiveness across major browsers and devices |
Impact Summary:
DeckText successfully bridges the gap between creativity and technology, offering users a versatile digital canvas for expressive text design. The combination of AI integration, modern UI, and smooth user interaction positions DeckText as a pioneering creative tool for content-driven audiences.
UI/UX Design Highlights (Figma)
Component-Based Architecture
Designed in Figma with component-based architecture for easy iteration.
Minimal Aesthetic
Minimal aesthetic, emphasizing functionality and white space.
Custom Icons & Controls
Custom icons and intuitive controls for inserting and styling elements.
Visual Design Language
Consistent use of rounded edges, soft shadows, and pastel tones for an inviting look.
Smooth Transitions
Smooth motion transitions for a modern, polished feel.
Technical Overview
Frontend:
Designed and prototyped in Figma (ready for web implementation)
Backend:
Node.js with Express.js API
AI Integration:
OpenAI API for smart text manipulation
Performance:
Optimized request handling for low latency
Storage:
Cloud-based file saving and media uploads
Security:
Secure session handling and content protection
Outcome
DeckText redefines how users engage with text online. It provides a creatively rich, AI-empowered workspace that's as functional as it is inspiring. With its visually appealing design, intelligent backend, and flexible export options, DeckText stands out as a modern tool for creators, designers, and writers seeking effortless text customization.
Project Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Client | DeckText |
| Industry | Creative Tools / AI & Design |
| Solution Type | AI-Powered Text Customization Platform |
| Tech Stack | Figma, Node.js |
| Completion | 2024 |
| Deliverables | UI/UX Design, Backend Development, AI Integration, Responsive Experience |