A journey of myself: seeking your thoughts

Yvik Ye
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Hey Product Hunt Community, I'm Yoki, a passionate designer and developer who has spent the last year working on a tool in design space. I wanted to take a moment to share my journey with you and seek your thoughts and feedback. This project has been a labor of love, born from both frustration and inspiration, and I believe the story behind it is something many of you might resonate with. A little over a year ago, I found myself repeatedly hitting a wall with existing design software. As someone with a passion for creating, I was often overwhelmed by the steep learning curves and the complex interfaces of professional 2D and 3D tools. It seemed that the power these tools offered came at the cost of accessibility and ease of use, especially for beginners and hobbyists. I began to wonder if there was a way to bridge this gap, to create something that retained the powerful capabilities professionals need while being intuitive enough for newcomers. One late night, after yet another frustrating experience trying to integrate 2D and 3D elements in a design, the idea struck me: why not develop a tool that seamlessly blends 2D and 3D design? This would allow users to work across both dimensions fluidly, without the need to switch between different software or deal with compatibility issues. The journey from that moment of inspiration to where we are now has been nothing short of challenging and exhilarating. From countless hours of coding to iterating on user interfaces, the process has been intense. We faced numerous technical hurdles, from optimizing rendering speeds to ensuring that the user experience remained smooth and intuitive. Every obstacle we encountered was a lesson learned, pushing us to innovate and improve. One of the most rewarding aspects of this journey has been the feedback from our early testers. Seeing artists, designers, and even hobbyists finding joy in using our tool, effortlessly blending 2D and 3D elements in their creations, has been incredibly fulfilling. Their feedback has been instrumental in shaping the tool, helping us fine-tune features and streamline the workflow. The ability to switch between 2D sketching and 3D modeling in a single, integrated environment has been a game-changer for many. It allows for a more dynamic creative process, where ideas can be rapidly prototyped and refined. The seamless transition between dimensions helps maintain the creative flow, which is often disrupted when using separate tools. But we're not done yet. As we approach the next phase, I'm reaching out to this amazing community to gather more insights and opinions. I'm curious to know what you all think about the concept of simplifying complex design tools, particularly those that integrate both 2D and 3D design. Do you see a place for such a product in the market? What features or aspects would be most important to you in a tool like this? Your feedback would be invaluable as we continue to refine and improve. I'm especially interested in hearing about any pain points you currently experience with existing design tools and how you think a more integrated, user-friendly solution could help. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Sharing this journey with you means a lot, and I'm eager to hear your thoughts and experiences.

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Fraser Stewart
Hey Yoki! Looks great, I'll check it out. Would be grateful if you could take a look at Lyfeguard too
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Yvik Ye
Launching soon!
@fraserlyfeguard Thanks! I really appreciate you checking it out. I'll definitely take a look at Lyfeguard as well. Always excited to explore new tools and see what they offer.
Gurkaran Singh
Your journey blending 2D and 3D design is like creating a fusion dish in the kitchen – mixing elements for a masterpiece! Can't wait to see how this design tool adds flavor to the market!
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Yvik Ye
Launching soon!
@thestarkster Thanks for the encouragement – we're excited to bring some new flavors to the design market!