Ecommerce SaaS • AI Integration • Print-on-Demand

Vistara Board

Building a complete ecommerce SaaS platform that revolutionizes vision boarding by combining physical products with AI-powered digital creation tools and seamless print-on-demand fulfillment.

Vistara Board logo

The Vision

The client had a powerful vision: merge the tactile, motivational experience of physical vision boards with the convenience and intelligence of digital creation tools. They wanted to create an ecommerce SaaS platform where users could design personalized vision boards online, powered by AI, and have them printed and shipped as high-quality physical products.

The challenge was building a complete ecosystem from scratch — from AI-enhanced design tools to seamless ecommerce functionality, all while ensuring the platform could scale and integrate with print-on-demand services for global fulfillment.

Platform Architecture

Digital Creation Studio

AI-powered design tools for creating personalized vision boards with smart suggestions and layouts.

Ecommerce Engine

Complete shopping experience with Stripe payments, order management, and customer accounts.

Print & Fulfillment

Seamless integration with Printful for high-quality printing and global shipping automation.

20-Week Development Journey

1-3

Foundation & Architecture (Weeks 1-3)

Set up Next.js application with Supabase backend, designed database schema for users, designs, products, and orders.

Next.js SetupSupabase ConfigDatabase Design
4-8

Core Design Tools (Weeks 4-8)

Built the digital canvas, drag-and-drop interface, image upload system, and basic design elements library.

Canvas EngineDrag & DropImage Management
9-12

AI Integration & Enhancement (Weeks 9-12)

Integrated AI APIs for smart design suggestions, automatic layout optimization, and personalized content recommendations.

AI SuggestionsLayout OptimizationContent Curation
13-16

Ecommerce & Payments (Weeks 13-16)

Implemented Stripe payment processing, shopping cart, order management, and customer dashboard functionality.

Stripe IntegrationOrder ManagementCustomer Portal
17-20

Print Integration & Launch (Weeks 17-20)

Connected Printful API for automated printing and shipping, conducted testing, and launched the full platform.

Printful APIAutomated FulfillmentPlatform Launch

Technical Implementation

Frontend Architecture

  • Next.js 14: Server-side rendering for SEO and performance
  • Canvas API: Custom drawing engine for design tools
  • React DnD: Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
  • Tailwind CSS: Responsive, component-based styling

Backend & Integrations

  • Supabase: PostgreSQL database with real-time features
  • AI APIs: OpenAI for design suggestions and content generation
  • Stripe: Secure payment processing and subscription management
  • Printful: Automated print-on-demand fulfillment

Platform Features

AI-Powered Design

Smart suggestions for layouts, colors, and content based on user goals and preferences.

Visual Editor

Intuitive drag-and-drop interface with professional design tools and asset library.

Print & Ship

Seamless ordering with automatic printing and worldwide shipping through Printful integration.

Project Outcomes

20
Weeks
Idea to MVP
Full-Stack
SaaS Platform
End-to-end solution
AI-Powered
Design Tools
Smart suggestions
Global
Fulfillment
Print-on-demand

Complete Technology Stack

Next.js 14SupabaseTypeScriptTailwind CSSAI APIsStripePrintfulCanvas APIReact DnDPostgreSQLVercelGitHub Actions

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