Naming / Playground

NameLab

A lightweight but complete naming-test demo with four modes, shareable links, downloadable result cards, and local history.

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Role
Naming test and inspiration playground
Time
Ongoing · 2026-04-23
Platforms
Web

Naming test and inspiration playground

01 / Background

Why this exists

Naming tests are high-frequency, low-friction interactions with strong feedback loops. This demo validates the full experience before scaling content or models.
NameLab current product surface
Current product surface

The current public NameLab surface.

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02 / Scenario

Use scenarios

  • Personal naming inspiration and nickname/English-name generation.
  • Couple-focused interaction flows designed for sharing.
  • Growth-loop validation for input -> result -> share -> return.
01Four testing modes
02Shareable URL parameters
03PNG result export
04Local history
Project record

The project’s current priorities and delivered decisions.

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03 / Delivery

What I shipped

  • Four modes with a unified and quickly switchable form.
  • Result card with copyable text, link, and downloadable PNG.
  • Local result history for revisit and comparison.
01Input
02Choose mode
03Generate
04Share
Product flow

The core path from input to outcome.

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04 / Design

Design decisions

  • Deliver certainty through instant feedback and reversibility.
  • A share-first architecture built on URL parameters.
  • Result hierarchy stays readable on mobile.
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05 / Tech

Implementation

  • Single-file static site on Vercel
  • URLSearchParams for state sharing
  • Canvas-based PNG export without a backend
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