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I'm an 18y/o solo developer and have been building a web app for the past 5 months. Let me know your honest opinions on the home page.
r/SideProject
6/29/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canva | Design | Mentioned as a competitor; users find it easier to use | |
| Photoshop | Design | Compared to as a complex alternative | |
| Figma | Design | Mentioned in context of frontend workflow | |
| Printful | Print-on-Demand | API used for placing orders | |
| Kolors Virtual Try-On | https://huggingface.co/spaces/Kwai-Kolors/Kolors-Virtual-Try-On | Virtual Try-On | Suggested for integration to allow trying on products |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Existing design tools have a steep learning curve
- Users feel locked into familiar platforms (e.g., Canva) due to comfort
- Difficulty in migrating between design platforms
- Time wasted on design instead of core business activities
- Outdated UI aesthetics in current solutions
- Lack of perfect virtual try-on for custom products
Problems to Solve:
- Making product design accessible to non-designers
- Reducing steps in print-on-demand workflow
- Creating a beginner-friendly design platform
- Achieving modern, clean UI without complexity
- Providing accurate product visualization
Potential Solutions:
- Step-by-step guided UI instead of multiple boxes
- Simplified workflow inspired by Canva's ease-of-use
- Integration with virtual try-on APIs (e.g., Kolors)
- Removing unnecessary shadows and borders for modern look
- Using color palettes strategically to highlight key elements
- Offering light/dark theme toggle
- Ensuring low learning curve and intuitive buttons
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Focusing on step reduction to add value
- Targeting users lacking design skills (non-creative audience)
- Prioritizing UX simplicity as core differentiator
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Leveraging user feedback for iterative improvements
- Studying competitors to identify gaps
- Positioning as "Canva for product design" to communicate simplicity
Monetization & Product:
- Considering freemium model with free usage tier
- Exploring API integrations (e.g., Printful, virtual try-on)
- Training custom AI models for specific use cases
- Ensuring quick shipping times (3-7 days) as selling point
User Engagement:
- Actively soliciting and responding to user feedback on forums
- Building community by engaging with potential users on Reddit
- Creating inspirational design references for UI improvements