Polaroid Hub
An interactive table for arranging photographs like
physical objects.
Sequence changes meaning.
The Idea
Photography is not only about single images. It is about sequence, juxtaposition, and rhythm.
Place two photographs together and a narrative appears. Reorder them and the story changes. Polaroid Hub lets you feel that shift in real time.
How It Works
- Infinite scatter of images in a drifting grid
- Lightbox viewing for focused inspection
- Sequential browsing with keyboard controls
- Shutter transitions for cinematic pacing
- Color palette extraction (in progress)
You do not design with templates - you design with instinct.
Why It Matters
Most photo book tools force rigid layouts. Professional design tools demand a steep learning curve. This project sits in the middle - creative freedom without technical barriers.
Imagine designing a 40-page photo essay by simply arranging polaroids on a table, feeling the rhythm, and only then moving to typesetting.
Roadmap
- Browse and sequence existing portfolio images (live)
- Drag-and-drop reordering on a grid (in progress)
- Upload your own photos and arrange them (planned)
- Export layouts as print-ready PDFs (future)
Technical Direction
- React for state management and interactivity
- Framer Motion for smooth movement
- Vibrant.js for color extraction (planned)
- Supabase for image storage and metadata
- Canvas API for drag-and-drop layouts
This is early-stage, but the foundation is in place.