LO.TONE
Open-source image processing suite for the low-res web
OVERVIEW
LO.TONE is a suite of open-source, browser-based image processing tools with a retro Nokia phone interface. Built end-to-end as a product designer using AI tools as force multipliers — Krea.ai, ChatGPT, and Claude Code — to ship a complete ecosystem in 2 days.
GOAL
Democratize image manipulation tools and celebrate low-resolution aesthetics through playful, accessible, browser-native experiences. No installations. No paywalls. Open-source tools that meet people where they are.
WHAT WE SHIPPED
Halftone & dithering with 7 algorithms, tone mapping, undo/redo, multi-format export — PNG · JPEG · SVG · GIF
ASCII art generator with customizable character sets, font controls, TXT & PNG export
Glitch art tool with multiple effect types, intensity controls, real-time preview
Interactive Nokia-style phone interface with keyboard & touch navigation
4 repos on Codeberg, all open-source · 4 deployed Vercel apps
Full accessibility — ARIA, keyboard nav, semantic HTML
Complete roadmap & changelog documentation
IMPACT
Pure HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Canvas API for real-time processing. A proof that a product designer with the right AI tools and a clear vision can ship a complete ecosystem — from concept to production — in a weekend.