Contact person: Web-Based Custom Neon Sign Builder

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Location: Dallas, United States

Budget: Recommended by industry experts

Time to start: As soon as possible

Project description:
"Job Title:

Custom Neon Sign Builder Web App for [login to view URL]

Project Description:

We are looking for an experienced full-stack web developer or team to design and implement a fully interactive, web-based "Custom Neon Sign Builder" for our existing website: [login to view URL]
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The goal of this tool is to allow customers to visually design, preview, and order custom neon signs, complete with rich customization options, live previews, and pricing calculations. This builder will serve as a core interactive feature on our site and should be responsive, fast, and user-friendly on both desktop and mobile devices.

Project Scope:
Integrate into:

Existing Shopify/Custom Website: [login to view URL]

(We can provide technical access and documentation if needed.)

Builder Features (Must Include):
Homepage Entry Point

Hero section with glowing “Design Your Own Sign” title

CTA button: “Start Building”

Carousel showcasing example signs (e.g., spa, bar, bedroom, office, storefront)

Main Builder Interface Layout

Left Sidebar: Controls for text, colors, lighting, backgrounds, uploads

Center Canvas: Live sign preview on dark wall (default)

Right Sidebar: Auto-updating pricing, specs, size info, save/export/share buttons

1. Text Tool

Add multi-line text

Google Font picker with neon style filters

Size, spacing, alignment, curve tool

Live glowing previews (e.g., pink script, green bold block letters)

2. Lighting Controls

On/off toggle for power simulation

Brightness slider

Zone toggles: Letters, edges, both, or custom zones

Freeform neon tubing path tool (like Illustrator pen tool)

3. Color & Effects

Color picker with presets

Multi-color support (per letter or path)

RGB preview: fade, flash, cycle, etc.

4. Background Options

Choose wall types: brick, wood, concrete, etc.

Upload your own wall image

Day/Night preview toggle

5. Upload Logo / Image

Drag-and-drop upload

Auto-vectorization & neon path conversion

Glow control by part/layer

6. Sizing & Real-World Scaling

Adjustable width/height sliders (inches/cm)

Ruler overlay on preview

“Scale to Room” feature (upload photo, position sign)

7. Price & Order Summary

Live pricing updates based on options

Detailed line-item breakdown

Shipping estimates

“Save Design” and “Add to Cart” functionality

8. Advanced (Optional but Future-Proof)

AR Preview (“View in My Room” with camera)

SVG/DXF export for production

Preset styles: Halo, edge-only, etc.

Contrast checker (warn if low readability)

Zone-Based Builder (Advanced Feature)

We want the system to support zone-specific customization, similar to Photoshop layers. Users should be able to:

Create & Select Zones:

Text, hand-drawn paths, uploaded vectors or logos

Auto-detect zones from images (AI-based segmentation)

Customize Zones:

Lighting types: Static, RGB, RGBIC, Gradient

Material types: Acrylic (clear, frosted), vinyl overlay, metal backer

Effects: Glow intensity, animation, halo, transparency

Per-zone controls: Brightness, toggle, grouping

Preview Zones:

Simulated animations

Background variations

Day/Night toggle

Smart Export & Validation (for Manufacturing):

Export SVG/DXF files per zone

Auto-generate BOM (bill of materials)

Manufacturability checks (bend radius, LED length, controller compatibility)

Final output: Spec sheet PDF + production-ready files

Ideal Candidate Skills:

Full-stack web development (React, Vue, or similar preferred)

Experience building custom canvas-based or WYSIWYG editors

Working with image/vector uploads and processing (SVG, DXF)

eCommerce integration (Shopify, WooCommerce, or custom)

UI/UX design for interactive interfaces

(Bonus) Experience with WebGL or [login to view URL] for glow effects

(Bonus) Experience with neon sign design or fabrication tools

Deliverables:

Fully functional Custom Sign Builder integrated with [login to view URL]

Admin-accessible export features for production files

Mobile-responsive and optimized

Technical documentation and handover

Timeline:

Please include an estimated timeline and milestones in your proposal.

Budget:

Open to fair proposals — please quote based on the full scope above. We are looking for high-quality, scalable implementation.

How to Apply:

When applying, please provide:

Portfolio or examples of similar tools/editors you’ve built

Tech stack you propose to use

Estimated timeline & budget

Any relevant questions or suggestions please let me know." (client-provided description)