Glyphic - Font Creation Tool

Web Development

2025

Completed

Creator & Developer
Overview

Web-based, touch-first font creation tool for designing custom fonts on any device with complete privacy and offline support.

Glyphic is a modern web application that makes font creation accessible to everyone. Built with a touch-first approach, it allows users to create custom fonts using drawing tools optimized for touch screens, tablets, and traditional computers. Developed collaboratively with Claude AI in just 2 days, this project showcases rapid modern web development. All data is stored locally in the browser, ensuring complete privacy with no server uploads, tracking, or cookies. The tool features an intuitive interface with reference image tracing, visual guidelines, and automatic saving.

Key Features
  • Touch and pen-optimized drawing interface
  • Multiple drawing tools (freehand, straight lines, points)
  • Reference image tracing support
  • Visual drawing guidelines
  • Character grid management
  • Dark mode support
  • Auto-save functionality
  • Export fonts as TTF format
  • Complete offline functionality
  • Local-only data storage (no server)
Achievements

Built in 2 days with Claude AI assistance

Privacy-first: 100% local data storage

GDPR compliant with no tracking

Touch-optimized for modern devices

MIT licensed open source

Impact

Makes font creation accessible to everyone with a focus on privacy and ease of use

Technologies
Next.js 14
TypeScript
Bun
opentype.js
HTML5 Canvas
CSS Modules
Project Info
Duration

2 days

Status

Completed