Connecting artists and studios — one session at a time.
Project Overview – Setting the Stage
Title: LocalSound.io – Music Studio Marketplace
Role: Founder & Product Developer
Timeline: 30 days
Tools: React.js, Resend, Supabase, Tailwind CSS, Google Maps API, Adobe CC, Cascade
Role: Founder & Product Developer
Timeline: 30 days
Tools: React.js, Resend, Supabase, Tailwind CSS, Google Maps API, Adobe CC, Cascade
Description:
A two-sided marketplace for the music industry that connects recording artists with professional studios. Features include booking, interactive maps, role-specific accounts, and built-in social networking. Entire system designed, built, and launched in 30 days using AI-assisted workflows.
A two-sided marketplace for the music industry that connects recording artists with professional studios. Features include booking, interactive maps, role-specific accounts, and built-in social networking. Entire system designed, built, and launched in 30 days using AI-assisted workflows.
The Brand Story – Why It Looks the Way It Does
The Logo Concept: Map pin + vinyl record = location + music.
Details That Matter: Grooves change width and fade into a subtle gradient — like real records — so it’s detailed up close, but minimal at a distance.
Color Choices: The red is based on traditional map pin markers; blacks/greys are taken from the tone of actual vinyl records.
Impact: The color palette directly drove the UI theme — deep black backgrounds, red interactive states, subtle gradients, and white text for maximum legibility.
Core Features – What It Can Do
Multi-Role Authentication – Secure login flows for artists and studio owners.
Advanced Booking System – Calendar, pricing, and availability tools with automated payment + refund handling.
Interactive Map Search – Custom Google Maps integration with location markers, popups, and geo-filtering.
Social Feed – Media-rich posts with embedded SoundCloud/YouTube and threaded comments.
Verified Reviews – Only post-booking users can leave ratings, ensuring authenticity.
Direct Messaging – Once you book with a studio, you have direct access to whom you booked with.
Direct Messaging – Once you book with a studio, you have direct access to whom you booked with.
activity
individual listing and booking
artist dashboard (dual role account for artists who want to rent out their personal studios)
The Build Process – How It Came to Life
Goal: Deliver a functional, scalable MVP in under 30 days.
Used AI-assisted workflows for code generation, content drafting, and rapid iteration.
Structured database with Supabase to handle multi-role logic and geospatial queries.
Designed responsive UI components in Tailwind CSS based on the brand’s style guide.
Outcome & Reflections – The Results
Fully functional MVP ready for onboarding artists and studios.
Brand identity and design system ready to scale to marketing collateral, merch, and app integrations.
Lessons learned about compressing a full-stack build into a rapid cycle while maintaining brand cohesion.
Next Steps & Roadmap
With the core marketplace and branding established, LocalSound is poised for launch. The next phase focuses on expanding value for both artists and fans through:
With the core marketplace and branding established, LocalSound is poised for launch. The next phase focuses on expanding value for both artists and fans through:
Fan Accounts – Give music fans exclusive behind-the-scenes access to artist production processes, studio sessions, and creative updates.
Collaboration Engine – Introduce a media vault, enhanced file sharing, and upgraded direct messaging for seamless remote collaboration between artists and studios.
Merch & Revenue Layer – Enable artists to sell merchandise, offer exclusive content, and unlock new income streams directly through the platform.
Creator Tools – Provide integrated tools for music creation, project management, and audience engagement, empowering artists to grow their craft and fanbase.
