Density Blaster
Direct mail marketing platform for service companies with postcard designer and map-based audience targeting
2023•Full Stack Developer
Technologies
ReactNext.jsNode.jsTypeScriptFabricJSMongoDB
Overview
Density Blaster is a direct mail marketing platform that helps service companies build route density and reduce travel time between jobs. The platform features a custom postcard designer built with FabricJS and enables businesses to send personalized, property-specific marketing materials to targeted audiences.
What I Built
MVP Development
Built the complete MVP from concept to production:
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Postcard Designer Tool
- •Full-featured drag-and-drop designer using FabricJS
- •Support for multiple postcard sizes (4x6, 6x9, 6x11)
- •Template customization and brand management
- •Real-time preview and editing
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Map-Based Audience Builder
- •Interactive map interface for creating target audiences
- •Geographic boundary drawing for neighborhood targeting
- •CSV upload for customer list imports
- •Audience segmentation and management
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Personalization Engine
- •Dynamic content generation for each recipient
- •Property-specific quotation system
- •Custom fields and data merging
- •Automated personalization at scale
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Campaign Management
- •Bulk postcard sending automation
- •Campaign scheduling and deployment
- •Location and time-based discount options
- •Integration with mailing service providers
Technical Implementation
Frontend Architecture
- •Built interactive postcard designer with FabricJS canvas manipulation
- •Implemented complex state management for design elements
- •Created responsive map interface for audience selection
- •Developed real-time preview system
Backend Systems
- •Designed data pipeline for bulk personalization
- •Built integration layer for mailing service APIs
- •Implemented campaign management and tracking
- •Created CSV processing for audience imports
Data Management
- •MongoDB for storing designs, audiences, and campaigns
- •Efficient data structures for handling bulk operations
- •Caching layer for performance optimization
Impact
- •Successfully launched MVP enabling businesses to run marketing campaigns within minutes
- •Postcard designer eliminated need for external design services
- •Personalization engine enabled property-specific quotations at scale
- •Map-based targeting helped service companies build route density
- •Bulk automation reduced campaign deployment time from days to minutes
- •Platform positioned for expansion to USA and Canadian markets