artflow

Where Creativity Flows Seamlessly

artflow is a freelancing platform exclusively for artists—a place where illustrators, painters, designers, and digital creators can thrive, connect with clients who value authentic work, and earn a fair income from their craft.

📋 Table of Contents

• Project Overview
• Features
• Screenshots
• System Architecture
• Technology Stack
• Installation & Setup
• Demo Accounts
• Development Team

Project Overview

In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming creative industries, many fear that AI-generated art will overshadow human creativity. 'artflow' was created as a response to these concerns—a platform that celebrates and empowers human creativity rather than replacing it.

Our mission is to create a marketplace where artists can:

• Showcase their unique talents and creative services
• Connect directly with clients who value authentic, human-made art
• Maintain control over their work, pricing, and client interactions
• Build sustainable careers in the creative economy

Features

User Management

• Account Creation & Authentication
  • Register a new account with email verification
  • Secure login/logout system
  • Edit profile information (name, username, password, email)
  • Profile customization with portfolio showcase

For Freelancers (Artists)

• Service Management

  • List creative services with detailed descriptions
  • Set custom pricing, delivery timelines, and service tiers
  • Upload portfolio images and videos
  • Track and manage offered services
  • Analytics dashboard for performance metrics

• Client Interaction

  • Direct messaging system with clients
  • Custom quote generation
  • Respond to inquiries and custom order requests
  • Service delivery and completion tracking

For Clients

• Service Discovery

  • Browse services with advanced filtering (category, price, rating)
  • Search functionality with custom preferences
  • Category and subcategory navigation

• Engagement & Purchases

  • Direct messaging with freelancers
  • Custom order requests
  • Streamlined checkout process
  • Service rating and review system

For Administrators

• Platform Management
  • User management (promotion, moderation)
  • Service category creation and management
  • Content moderation and quality control
  • System analytics and performance monitoring

Additional Features

• Analytics Dashboard: Performance and sales metrics for freelancers
• Custom Order System: Tailored service requests
• User Preferences: Personalized search and browsing experience
• Responsive Design: Full functionality across desktop and mobile devices
• Real-time Messaging: Instant communication between users

Screenshots

The application includes several key interfaces:

• Home Page: Introduction to the platform
• Category Pages: Browse services by creative category
• Service Detail: In-depth service information and purchasing
• User Profiles: Artist portfolios and client information
• Messaging System: Direct communication between users
• Admin Dashboard: Platform management tools

Screenshots:

Mockups:

System Architecture

ArtFlow follows a structured MVC-inspired architecture with clear separation of concerns:

• Database Layer: SQLite database with comprehensive schema for users, services, orders, and messaging
• Backend Processing: PHP-based business logic and data processing
• Frontend Interface: Responsive HTML/CSS with JavaScript for interactive elements

Here is the illustrative class diagram of this site:

Technology Stack

• Backend: PHP
• Database: SQLite
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
• Security: CSRF protection, password hashing, input validation

Installation & Setup

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/artflow.git
   cd artflow
   

2. Set up the database

   sqlite3 database/database.db < database/database.sql
   sqlite3 database/database.db < database/populate.sql
   

3. Start the development server

   php -S localhost:9000
   

4. Access the application at http://localhost:9000

Demo Accounts

For testing purposes, use any of the following accounts:

Role	Email	Password
Admin	admin@artflow.com	Teresa.mag17
Freelancer	john@example.com	Teresa.mag17

Additional test accounts available in the credentials section below

Development Team

• Francisca Portugal
• Gabriela de Mattos
• Maria Luiza Vieira

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Additional Test Credentials

jane@example.com / Teresa.mag17
michael@example.com / Teresa.mag17
sarah@example.com / Teresa.mag17
david@example.com / Teresa.mag17
emily@example.com / Teresa.mag17
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rachel@example.com / Teresa.mag17
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adrian.k@example.com / Teresa.mag17
lena.p@example.com / Teresa.mag17
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felix.w@example.com / Teresa.mag17
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oscar.f@example.com / Teresa.mag17
yuki.t@example.com / Teresa.mag17
leo.c@example.com / Teresa.mag17
alice.b@example.com / Teresa.mag17
marco.r@example.com / Teresa.mag17
priya.k@example.com / Teresa.mag17
system@artflow.com / Teresa.mag17

This project was developed as part of the Linguagens e Tecnologias Web course at the Bachelor's in Informatics and Computing Engineering program at the University of Porto.