Dartel

A social platform that connects people through shared experiences and meaningful conversations.

Role

Full-stack Developer & Designer

Timeline

2023 — Present

Platform

iOS, Android & Web

The Challenge

People wanted a social platform that prioritized meaningful connections over superficial metrics. The goal was to create a space where shared experiences bring people together rather than algorithms and engagement bait.

The Solution

Dartel is a multi-platform application spanning web (SvelteKit) and mobile (Flutter), backed by a GraphQL API. The platform focuses on authentic sharing and organic discovery, with features designed to foster genuine community interactions.

Tech Stack

SvelteKitFlutterTypeScriptGraphQLNode.jsMongoDBFirebaseDockerKubernetesTerraformDigitalOcean

Key Features

Cross-platform: web and mobile from shared backend
Real-time messaging and interactions
Content creation with rich media support
User profiles and social graph
Firebase authentication and push notifications
Kubernetes-deployed for reliability and scale