Lost Fan Art Wall
Official fan art platform for ABC's Lost TV series finale season, enabling community artwork upload, viewing, and rating with sophisticated content management.
Project Snapshot
Disney (via Hooky Interactive)
Entertainment & Television
January 2010 - February 2010
Software Developer
ActionScript 3, JavaScript, Flash, API Integration, File Upload Systems
Community Platform Development, API Integration, User-Generated Content Systems, Interactive Media Development
2 developers: ActionScript (myself), PHP developer
What It Was
The Official Lost Fan Art Wall Website was launched by ABC in 2010 as part of the broader digital enhancements for the final season of the show. This feature allowed fans to upload, view, and rate Lost-themed art created by the community.
The Fan Art Wall was designed to showcase fan creativity and foster a sense of community among Lost viewers as the series approached its conclusion. Fans could upload their own Lost-inspired artwork, and visitors could browse, view, and rate submissions. The platform celebrated the passion and artistic talent of the Lost fandom during one of television's most culturally significant series finales.
Demo of the community art platform for Lost's final season
What I Did
- Programmed and animated the entire site interface in ActionScript 3
- Collaborated with a PHP developer who created the data structure and API
- Implemented file upload functionality to allow fans to submit their artwork
- Built rating and browsing systems for community-generated content
Atmospheric loading screen with Lost branding
Main gallery interface showcasing fan artwork
Detailed artwork view with rating and information overlay
Search and filter system for browsing community submissions
What Came Out of It
- Successfully launched the official fan art platform for Lost's final season
- Created a lasting digital space for the Lost community to celebrate the show's legacy
- Received coverage in major media outlets including Adweek as a key digital enhancement
What I Learned
This project taught me the importance of building platforms that serve passionate communities. Working with user-generated content requires careful consideration of both technical architecture and user experience. The tight timeline for Lost's final season also reinforced the value of efficient collaboration between frontend and backend developers to deliver complex features quickly.
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