Emo Insta
A dark, narrative-driven social media platform inspired by emo/goth aesthetics, where users can create profiles, post content, like/comment, and explore interactive story elements. Designed to evoke a moody, immersive experience while still providing standard social networking features.
Tech Stack: Python, Django, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, SQLite
Key Features:
- User authentication (signup/login/logout)
- Profile creation with bio and custom profile image
- Create, update, and delete posts with multiple images
- Like and comment system with dynamic updates
- Follow/unfollow other users
- Search for posts and profiles
- Dark, emo-inspired aesthetic with custom overlays
- Interactive post feed showing likes and comments in real time
Soft Skills:
- Aesthetic Sensitivity: Curated a cohesive visual style that reflects emotional tone and narrative intent.
- User Empathy / Storytelling Awareness: Designed interactive experiences that guide users through emotional beats intuitively.
- Creativity & Innovation: Applied unconventional design choices to evoke specific moods and atmospheres.
- Attention to Detail: Carefully animations for clarity, readability, and emotional impact.
- Iterative Design & Feedback Integration: Adjusted visual and interactive elements based on self-reflection and playtesting