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Dates
Discover date destinations through interactive maps and curated local recommendations.
Project status
In Development
My role
Full-Stack Developer & UI/UX Designer
Timeline / Year
2026 – Present
Project Overview
Dates is a location-based discovery platform designed to make finding places for dates easier and more engaging. It combines interactive map exploration with curated recommendations and destination information, allowing users to discover nearby places and compare options without jumping between multiple platforms.
Key Features
- Interactive map for exploring date destinations
- Location-based discovery of nearby places
- Curated recommendations across different date categories
- Place previews with useful destination information
- Detailed destination pages connected to map locations
Technical Overview
Tech stack
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
- Maps API
- PostgreSQL
Key decisions
- Use map-based exploration as the primary discovery experience.
- Organize destinations into structured categories for easier browsing.
- Connect map markers with place previews and detailed destination information.
Architecture & approach
The experience is centered around an interactive map connected to structured destination data. Place previews and detailed views provide additional context while keeping location at the center of the discovery process.