Project Goals
Film Producers
Streamline project management for film producers, reducing manual tracking of acts and characters
Customizable Project Templates
Creating a customized blank board with all custom features.
Digital corkboard for writers
Develop a digital corkboard for writers to simplify story outlining and brainstorming
Characters into workflows
Integrate characters into workflows to make project organization more intuitive and efficient
Challenges
Complex Workflow Management
Supporting multiple types of boards (Vertical, Horizontal, Blank) while integrating character tracking seamlessly
User Experience
Designing an interface that is intuitive for both film producers and writers with different workflow requirements
Data Organization
Managing projects, boards, tickets, and characters efficiently within a scalable database structure
Web-Based Digital Corkboard
Creating a flexible, interactive storytelling space for writers that blends inspiration from multiple existing platforms
Future AI Integration
Designing the system to support AI-based storytelling features without disrupting current workflows
Solutions
React.js frontend
Developed React.js frontend to provide an interactive and responsive interface for producers and writers
Node.js + Express backend
Built a Node.js + Express backend to handle project creation, board management, ticket assignments, and character integration
MongoDB
Used MongoDB to store projects, templates, tickets, and character data securely and efficiently
Web-based digital corkboard
Developed a web-based digital corkboard for writers to outline stories, integrate characters, and organize plots intuitively
Scalable and future-ready
Designed the system to be scalable and future-ready, allowing for seamless AI integration in upcoming updates
Conclusion
Honey Comb successfully blends project management and creative storytelling into a single, user-friendly platform. By leveraging React.js, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB, the system provides film producers with efficient act and character tracking while offering writers a flexible digital corkboard for outlining stories. The solution not only improves workflow efficiency but also lays the groundwork for future AI-assisted creativity, empowering both production and storytelling teams to work smarter and more collaboratively.