Smynx

Conceived as a test-bed for our rapid application development framework, Smynx is a Box UK side project that allows us to experiment with a variety of modern technologies and techniques.

Working with the talented illustrators at design agency Turbomilk, we created a user experience that lets people share ideas and suggest interesting things to do, in an easy, fun environment.

Highlights of the project include:

• Rich social networking features, including profiles, friends, messages, comments, avatars, ratings, notifications and tagging,
• Mapping technology, including geolocation and Google Maps integration. Text on the website (e.g. example text) is invisibly personalised by location to aid usability.
• A unique Javascript Sketch Pad, which is also iPhone compatible.
• Hosting 'in the cloud', on Amazon Web Services EC2 and S3.
• Technically, it's Ruby on Rails using Edge Rails, utilising Test Driven Development with over 90% test coverage.
• A full REST API, including POST, PUT, DELETE and GET support.
• Creative Commons licensed content.
• Personalised RSS feeds.
• Flickr support.

Take a look at Smynx.