AI Artist Marketplace Platform

I'll create a reverse marketplace platform where buyers can post their requirements and AI artists can compete to provide the best solutions.

Key Features of the AI Artist Marketplace

1. Reverse Marketplace Model: Buyers post their requirements, and AI artists compete by submitting their work.
2. User Profiles: Separate interfaces for buyers and artists with tailored registration flows.
3. Request Management: Buyers can create detailed requests with specifications, budgets, and deadlines.
4. Artist Submissions: Artists can view requests and submit their work directly on the platform.
5. Selection Process: Buyers can review submissions, message artists, and select the best match for their needs.
6. Dashboard Interface: Clean, intuitive interface for managing requests, viewing submissions, and tracking activity.
7. Social Features: Messaging system and activity feeds to facilitate communication between buyers and artists.

The platform is designed to be responsive and user-friendly, with a modern UI that makes it easy for both buyers and artists to navigate and use the service effectively.

Overview of the AI Artist Marketplace Code Structure

The main structure of the application follows Next.js App Router conventions. Here's a breakdown of how it works:

Main Pages

1. Landing Page (app/page.tsx):

   • This is the main entry point that visitors see first
   • Contains marketing information and calls-to-action to sign up as either a buyer or artist

2. Dashboard (app/dashboard/page.tsx):

   • This is the main interface after users log in
   • Shows active and completed requests, recent messages, and marketplace activity

User Flow

• Users start at the landing page
• They sign up/sign in through /sign-up or /sign-in pages
• After authentication, they're directed to the dashboard
• Buyers can create requests through /dashboard/create-request
• Individual requests can be viewed at /dashboard/request/[id]

Data Storage

Currently, the application uses mock data for demonstration purposes. In a production environment:

• User Information:

  • Buyer and seller profiles would be stored in a database (not implemented yet)
  • The sign-up forms in app/sign-up/page.tsx collect this information but don't save it anywhere yet
  • You would need to add a database integration (like Supabase, Neon, or MongoDB)

• Requests and Submissions:

  • Currently using mock data in the components
  • In production, these would be stored in database tables/collections

Key Components

• dashboard-nav.tsx: Navigation component used across dashboard pages
• request-card.tsx: Displays request information in a card format
• artist-response.tsx: Shows artist submissions for a specific request

Authentication

The authentication is currently simulated - when users "sign in" or "sign up", the app just redirects them to the dashboard without actual authentication. In a real implementation, you would need to add an authentication provider.

What's Missing

1. Database Integration: No actual database is connected yet
2. Authentication: Only UI flows are implemented, not actual auth
3. API Routes: No backend API routes for data operations
4. State Management: No global state management for user sessions

To make this a functional application, you would need to add a database integration and implement proper authentication to store and retrieve user information.