Technologies
Eventwave – A Professional Event Management and Ticketing Platform
Eventwave is a live, production-ready platform for creating, organizing, and discovering events, with integrated ticketing functionality. I contributed as the frontend developer in a small team alongside a designer and a backend developer. My role focused on translating a complex, visually rich design into a performant, responsive, and interactive frontend.
The project provided a real-world, professional environment where design fidelity, user experience, and frontend engineering intersect.
Why I Worked on Eventwave
Eventwave presented a unique challenge: the platform needed to handle a variety of interactive components, multi-step workflows, and dynamic data displays, while still maintaining a clean and intuitive experience for end users.
I was responsible for implementing the entire frontend using Next.js, along with Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui components. Many of these components, like inputs, radio buttons, checkboxes, and select dropdowns, required customization to match the complex design.
The goal was to deliver a frontend that was not only pixel-perfect but also scalable, accessible, and maintainable.
Key Features I Implemented
Eventwave’s frontend combines sophisticated UI elements with intuitive interactions:
- Main search component: A visually striking and interactive search bar for discovering events quickly.
- Event timeline: Users can navigate through events in a dynamic timeline interface.
- Multi-step event creation form: Complex forms with validation and step progression for event organizers.
- Custom map with pins: Events are displayed on a map with custom pins highlighting nearby events.
- Light and dark mode: Seamless theme switching for user preference.
- Multilanguage support: Interface adapts to multiple languages for broader accessibility.
- Authentication and user management: Secure sign-in and session handling integrated with the backend.
Every element was implemented with performance and responsiveness in mind, ensuring a smooth experience across devices.
Frontend Technology and Challenges
The frontend stack included:
- Next.js: For rendering, routing, and modern React features.
- Tailwind CSS: For utility-first styling that allowed rapid development while adhering to the design.
- Shadcn UI components: Customized extensively to match the unique visual requirements of the design.
One of the biggest challenges was adapting pre-built components to match a complex, bespoke design system while maintaining code reusability and scalability. Components like checkboxes, radio buttons, and inputs were extensively styled to match the exact design specs provided by the designer.
Additionally, I ensured lightweight animations, responsive layouts, and cross-browser consistency, which were critical given the platform’s diverse user base.
Collaboration and Teamwork
This project was a professional experience that required close collaboration:
- Worked with a designer to implement a highly detailed visual system.
- Coordinated with a backend developer using Laravel for APIs and data handling.
- Integrated complex frontend interactions with backend endpoints, ensuring smooth data flow and state management.
This collaboration emphasized communication, precision, and problem-solving, particularly when translating intricate designs into code.
What I Learned From Eventwave
Eventwave strengthened my skills in:
- Translating complex, professional designs into production-ready code
- Customizing UI components for unique workflows
- Building responsive and accessible interfaces
- Managing multi-step forms and dynamic UI states
- Professional frontend development within a team environment
It also reinforced the importance of attention to detail and collaboration in building high-quality digital products.
Final Thoughts
Eventwave is a showcase of my professional frontend expertise, demonstrating how I can take a challenging design and turn it into a fast, scalable, and user-friendly interface. The project reflects both my technical skills and my ability to work effectively in a collaborative, production-focused environment.
👉 Live Site: https://eventwave.hr/