Overview
Scribely is an AI-powered accessibility platform that transforms visual content into detailed descriptions, making digital media accessible to everyone through advanced computer vision and natural language processing. The platform aims to bridge the accessibility gap for major enterprises while improving their content's SEO and machine processability.
My Role
As a Full-Stack Developer specializing in AI integration, I led the development of the core accessibility features and AI implementation. I worked within a team to create an enterprise-grade platform that combines cutting-edge AI technology with accessibility best practices.
Key Features / Achievements
- Engineered an AI-powered image analysis system that combines Vision API and ChatGPT to generate context-aware, WCAG-compliant image descriptions
- Developed a comprehensive workflow management system that streamlines the process of generating, reviewing, and implementing accessibility descriptions at scale
- Implemented enterprise-grade integrations with major platforms and assistive technologies, serving clients like Amazon, Smithsonian, and Walmart
- Created a robust quality assurance system that ensures all generated descriptions meet accessibility standards while maintaining natural language quality
Stack & Tools
The platform was built using a modern tech stack including React, Next.js, and TypeScript for the frontend, with Mantine UI for accessible component design. The backend utilizes Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Prisma, while integrating OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Vision API for AI capabilities. The entire system is deployed on Vercel with Stripe handling payment processing.
Results & Outcomes
The platform has successfully enabled major enterprises to achieve and maintain accessibility compliance while improving their content's discoverability. By automating the image description process, Scribely has significantly reduced the time and cost associated with making visual content accessible, while maintaining high quality standards that meet WCAG requirements. The system's AI-powered descriptions have demonstrably improved both human accessibility and machine processability of client content.