Pixil2/pixl2-frontend

PIXL 2 is a continuation of the original PIXL project, refactored into a full React/Node.js application. Users are able to create and save pixel art to their accounts, as well as view all of the art created by the community.

PIXL 2

Project Description

PIXL 2 is an application that allows the user to select grid section and modify its color to create a piece of pixel art. Users will be able to save and display their artwork on a gallery page via local storage.

Problem Domain & Solution

PIXL 2 is an app designed as a fun tool for escaping the stress of existing in 2022. We wanted our app to be simple and user-friendly while still having the tools necessary to create something unique and exciting.

Our Project team members are:

• Phoenix LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoenix-nicholson/
  GitHub: https://github.com/phoenix-nicholson

• James LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-demiraiakian/
  GitHub: https://github.com/james-demiraiakian

• Andrew
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjoy12/
  GitHub: https://github.com/ajoy267

• Emma LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmaegstad
  GitHub: https://github.com/emmaegstad

Planning

Our core project planning was done on Miro board and you can view our planning: Miro Board

The initial Wireframe created by the team set the foundations for the App.

Backend / Third Party API

This app runs on a PostgreSQL database using Node.js/Express.

The random prompt generator uses the Random Word Form API: https://random-word-form.herokuapp.com/

Original Project

GitHub: https://github.com/PIXLAPP/pixel-art-project
Site: https://pixlapp.github.io/pixel-art-project/