Multiplayer Canvas Whiteboard

A collaborative whiteboard tool that allows multiple users to draw, write, and brainstorm together in real-time.

Collaboration
User Experience Design
Web Development
Real-Time Communication

intermediate difficulty

Why

When working remotely or in distributed teams, it can be challenging to collaborate on visual ideas or brainstorming sessions effectively. A multiplayer canvas whiteboard would provide a shared space for users to draw, write, and brainstorm together in real-time, fostering creativity and collaboration. By allowing multiple users to contribute simultaneously, the tool would enable teams to work together on visual projects, share ideas, and communicate effectively, regardless of their physical location.

What you'll learn

Real-time Collaboration
User Interface Design
Websockets
Canvas Drawing

Features

Medium Scope

Real-time Drawing
Allow multiple users to draw on the canvas simultaneously.
Text Tool
Provide a text tool for users to add text to the canvas.
Shape Drawing
Include tools for drawing shapes like lines, rectangles, and circles.
Color Selection
Allow users to choose different colors for drawing.
Undo/Redo
Provide undo and redo functionality for editing.
User Cursors
Show user cursors on the canvas to indicate who is drawing.
Chat
Next Step
Include a chat feature for users to communicate while collaborating.
Image Upload
Next Step
Allow users to upload images to the canvas.
Save/Export
Next Step
Provide options to save or export the canvas content.
User Permissions
Next Step
Implement user permissions to control who can edit vs read the canvas.
Collaborative Tools
Next Step
Add collaborative tools like sticky notes, voting, or timers.
Responsive Design
Next Step
Ensure the whiteboard is responsive and works well on different devices.