Travel with a Capybara
I developed this website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and deployed it on Replit.com. The inspiration came from a capybara meme I encountered on the internet and various social media platforms. Capybaras are known for their amicable behavior and ability to befriend other animals. Motivated by this, I created a feature that allows users to mix and match different categories, such as places, costumes, accessories, and animals. Ultimately, users can save the images based on their design selections.
Interaction
Category Selection: Users can switch between different categories (props, places, colors, animals) using buttons. Each button triggers the showCategory function, which toggles the visibility of related elements (using CSS styles) and highlights the active category.
Button Interactions: Each category item (e.g., props or places) has buttons linked to specific assets. Clicking these buttons updates the selectedImages object with the new image source for that category, and the canvas is updated to reflect this choice.
Saving Functionality: A 'save' button allows users to download the current state of the canvas as a PNG file, essentially letting them save their customized Capybara scene.
Dynamic Image Drawing: The drawImages function clears the canvas and redraws all selected elements every time a change occurs (e.g., a user selects a new prop or background). This function manages the order in which images are layered (z-index like behavior) by defining a layeringOrder.
Summary
"Travel with a Capybara" invites users to embark on a digital journey with the world's friendliest animal, the capybara. This interactive website allows for personalized adventures where users can customize the capybara’s attire and companions. Whether dressing it up in different costumes or choosing exotic locations, the project aims to provide a playful and engaging experience. Users can create and download their unique capybara adventure scenarios, fostering creativity and offering a lighthearted escape into the world of their making. This project not only entertains but also pays homage to the capybara's gentle nature and its role as a social bridge among various species.