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The PottryMake (A canavs tool but for vase design)
The Problem
Before physically crafting pottery, there is no accessible, easy-to-use tool for creators to design their art and visualize exactly how the finished piece will look placed in a real room. Traditional 3D software is too complex, creating a massive barrier to quick, creative ideation.
The Solution
We built a seamless design tool that eliminates the learning curve by adopting the familiar, universally loved interface of Figma. Users can effortlessly create and apply their art to pottery shapes, and instantly preview realistic "in-room" renders to see the final vibe bridging the gap between a digital design and a real-world physical object.
How We Used Figma's Ecosystem
Figma Weave (The Game Changer): Used extensively to dynamically generate custom SVGs and high-quality room-render images as assets. Weave drastically reduced the friction of asset creation, keeping the workflow entirely uninterrupted.
Familiar UI/UX: Designed natively utilizing a premium Dark Mode system with structural cues from UI3. If you know Figma, you already know how to use this tool.
Figma Make: Powered the core React state management and canvas logic without relying on any external web builders.
Key Features
Zero Learning Curve: A highly intuitive, Figma-like infinite canvas that makes designing feel like second nature.
In-Room Visualization: Preview your custom ceramic designs placed realistically in various room environments before bringing them to life.
Frictionless Asset Creation: Instant generation of vector patterns and render backgrounds powered directly by Figma Weave.
https://plow-facet-37112075.figma.site
Figma community link - https://www.figma.com/community/file/1647569116387044622
Try - Remix
Would love to learn pottery 😍😍😍
This is great! Don't forget to share it to Instagram, X, or LinkedIn with #ConfigMakeathon and @figma, and check the guidelines to make sure your submission is complete before the deadline!
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We are all, need sometimes to get back to basic, old time memories.
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While traveling around the world, I found myself exhausted by endless instant messages and emotional texting. I started missing the old feeling of anticipation — the excitement of waiting for a letter or postcard to arrive.
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The random delay mechanic is such a clever design choice. It's what actually recreates the physical mail experience instead of just mimicking the aesthetics. The illustrated world you built around it really sells the whole feeling.
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