A full-stack platform enabling communities to create, share, and engage in events with real-time interactions. Currently in beta with plans for AI-driven enhancements.

Next.js 15 TypeScript Supabase Realtime DB Framer Motion UX Research Beta Launch

Where events become shared experiences

The Problem: Static Events, Passive Participation

While building FarmersPortal, I observed a critical gap:

• Events ≠ Experiences: Platforms treated events as calendar items, not living moments.
• No Ownership: Small communities relied on WhatsApp/Facebook, losing control over their narratives.
• Privacy Tradeoffs: Public events went viral, private ones felt isolated.

Most users comment: “I want to relive the concert vibe, not just see photos later”

What We Built: Real-Time Event Engagement

Core Features (Implemented)

1. Dynamic Event Creation

   • Public/private events with granular permissions (SSE encryption for private groups)
   • Media-rich posts: Photos, videos, text (IPFS storage for scalability)

2. Live Interaction Engine

   • Supabase Realtime for instant updates (messages, likes, shares)
   • Presence indicators showing active participants

3. Community-Centric Design

   • Role-based access controls (admins/moderators/participants)
   • Reporting system to maintain community guidelines

Tech Stack:

• Next.js App Router for SSR performance (90+ Lighthouse score)
• Prisma ORM over Drizzle ORM (for now)
• Supabase Realtime over Firebase: Needed PostgreSQL’s row-level security
• Framer Motion for fluid transitions (key for live updates)

The Build: Lessons from the Trenches

Iterative Process

• Conducted 10+ user interviews
• Started with Figma prototypes testing permission workflows
• Pivoted from Firebase to Supabase after scalability stress tests

Technical Deep Dive

// Simplified real-time event listener
supabase.channel('messages')
  .on('postgres_changes', { event: 'INSERT', schema: 'public' }, (payload) => {
    // Update UI in real-time
  })
  .subscribe();