InkSync: The Modern Tattoo Workshop Platform

InkSync is a comprehensive digital ecosystem designed to bridge the gap between tattoo artists and clients. It combines creative portfolio management with clinical-grade scheduling and health compliance.

🚀 Vision

To professionalize the tattoo industry's workflow by reducing "no-shows," automating health compliance, and providing a seamless digital canvas for artist-client collaboration.

✨ Key Features

• Smart Portfolio: Filterable galleries by style (Blackwork, Traditional, Realism, etc.).
• Booking Engine: Integrated deposit handling and automated calendar syncing.
• Digital Waivers: Paperless intake forms and medical history tracking.
• AR Try-On: Augmented Reality overlay to visualize designs on skin before the needle hits.
• Aftercare Tracker: Automated push notifications for healing milestones.

🗺 Roadmap

See ROADMAP.md for the full, up-to-date project roadmap organized by phase and milestone.

🛠 Tech Stack

Layer	Technology
Mobile Frontend	React Native (iOS & Android)
Backend API	Node.js, Express, TypeScript
Database	PostgreSQL
File Storage	AWS S3 + CloudFront CDN
Payments	Stripe + Stripe Connect
Notifications	Twilio (SMS), FCM/APNs (Push)
Auth	Auth0 / Firebase Auth
CI/CD	GitHub Actions
Monitoring	Sentry

📦 Installation (Dev Environment)

1. Clone the repo:

   git clone https://github.com/GizzZmo/InkSync.git
   cd InkSync

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

   cp .env.example .env
   # Fill in values in .env

4. Run database migrations:

   npm run db:migrate

5. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

🤝 Contributing

1. Check ROADMAP.md for open tasks.
2. Open an issue or claim an existing one.
3. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feat/your-feature-name
4. Submit a pull request referencing the issue.

📜 License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.