Experimental Pattern
This is an emerging architecture pattern. Example apps coming soon as we explore this approach.
Multimodal Canvas Architecture
Images, video, audio, drawing—all inputs, all outputs
What is it?
Architecture optimized for rich media manipulation where AI understands and generates across multiple modalities. Not just "upload an image" but real-time canvas interactions, video editing, audio mixing—all AI-assisted.
This pattern treats media as a collaborative canvas where every pixel, frame, and frequency is both an input and output. The browser becomes a creative studio with AI as your co-creator.
💡 Key Insight
"When every pixel, frame, and frequency is an input—your app isn't processing media, it's collaborating with it."
Tradeoffs
Advantages
- Rich creative expression across modalities
- Multiple input modalities = more intuitive UX
- Real-time preview and iteration
- Leverages browser media APIs fully
- Natural for creative professionals
Tradeoffs
- High bandwidth requirements
- Complex state management (media buffers)
- GPU/memory intensive
- Large model sizes for quality results
- Cross-browser compatibility challenges
Technical Deep Dive
Architecture
Multimodal canvas architecture orchestrates multiple AI models (vision, audio, diffusion) with browser media APIs to create rich creative environments.
- •Input Handlers: Canvas API, WebRTC, Web Audio API, File System Access
- •AI Layer: Vision models, audio models, diffusion models, video models
- •Rendering: WebGL, Canvas 2D, Audio Context
- •State: Media buffers, frame queues, undo/redo stacks
When to Use This Pattern
- ✓Creative tools (design, video, music, 3D)
- ✓Educational content creation
- ✓Marketing/social media content generation
- ✓Accessibility tools (image descriptions, captions)
- ✓Interactive storytelling and presentations
When NOT to Use This Pattern
- ✗Simple text-based workflows
- ✗Low-bandwidth environments
- ✗Users on low-power devices
- ✗Need quick load times under 2 seconds
Example App Concepts
DesignWithOtto
Coming SoonAI-assisted graphic design canvas with style transfer
EditWithOtto
Coming SoonVideo editing with AI object removal and effects
SketchWithOtto
Coming SoonDrawing tool with AI completion and artistic styles
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