Layover

Changelog

Stay updated with the latest features and improvements

v1.5.0August 2025

AI-Powered Features & Team Collaboration

Revolutionary AI integration for design assistance and enhanced team collaboration tools to transform how designers work together on projects.

AI Design Assistant

Get intelligent design suggestions, color palette recommendations, and layout improvements powered by AI. Perfect for overcoming creative blocks and exploring new design directions.

Team Workspaces

Create shared workspaces for design teams with role-based permissions, project management tools, and collaborative features for seamless teamwork on large projects.

Design System Library

Build and share design systems with your team or the community. Version control, component documentation, and easy export to popular design tools.

Advanced Portfolio Analytics

Deep insights into portfolio performance with heatmaps, visitor flow analysis, and conversion tracking to help you optimize your portfolio for maximum impact.

  • API access for third-party integrations
  • Mobile app launch for iOS and Android
  • Expanded language support for global reach
  • Enhanced accessibility features
v1.4.5January 2025

Real-time Messaging & Analytics

Advanced messaging features with end-to-end encryption and comprehensive analytics dashboard for tracking your design career growth.

Encrypted Messaging

Secure real-time messaging with end-to-end encryption using Socket.io. Features include read receipts, typing indicators, and message reactions for better communication with clients and collaborators.

Analytics Dashboard

Comprehensive designer metrics including profile views, engagement rates, follower growth trends, and content performance analytics to help you understand and grow your audience.

Image Crop Tool

Advanced image cropping functionality for profile photos and uploads with smart aspect ratio presets, zoom controls, and real-time preview to ensure your images look perfect.

Socket.io Integration

Replaced Ably with Socket.io for improved performance and reliability in real-time features including notifications, messaging, and live updates across the platform.

  • Fixed unread message counts not updating immediately
  • Optimized chat performance for production
  • Fixed Redux store persistence issues
  • Improved notification system reliability
  • Enhanced mobile message UI
v1.4.0

Save for Later & UI Consistency Update

Introducing the ability to save your favorite content across the platform, along with major UI improvements for better consistency and mobile experience.

Saved Items

Save and organize posts, jobs, and shots in a dedicated section with easy tab navigation. Never lose track of content that inspires you. Access your saved items from any device with instant sync across platforms.

Consistent Spacing System

Standardized all homepage components to use 16px (1em) horizontal spacing for improved visual harmony. This creates a more cohesive and professional appearance throughout the platform.

Enhanced Mobile Experience

Optimized padding and spacing across all components for better mobile viewing experience. Improved touch targets, better readability, and smoother scrolling on all mobile devices.

Job Listing Improvements

Redesigned job cards with clearer save functionality, improved typography, and better visual hierarchy to help you find and track opportunities more efficiently.

  • Fixed designer list follow buttons being cut off with long headlines
  • Resolved video sizing issues in shots grid
  • Fixed border radius clipping on grid items
  • Corrected profile page padding on mobile devices
  • Removed duplicate MyProfile component
v1.3.0

Enhanced Content Discovery & Sharing

Major improvements to content discovery with better categorization and enhanced sharing capabilities for the design community.

Shots Grid Layout

Beautiful grid layout for showcasing design work with support for images and videos. Smart aspect ratio handling ensures your work always looks its best regardless of dimensions.

Enhanced Comments System

Improved comment threading with better visual hierarchy and real-time updates. Support for rich text formatting and emoji reactions for more expressive feedback.

Follow Recommendations

Smart designer recommendations based on your interests and activity. Discover new talent with personalized suggestions that help you build a relevant network.

Repost Functionality

Share inspiring content with your followers through the new repost feature. Add your own commentary to spark discussions and give credit to original creators.

  • Fixed Redux store not clearing posts when navigating between pages
  • Improved homepage performance with lazy loading
  • Fixed notification view for photo likes
  • Enhanced mobile responsiveness across all components
v1.2.0

Rich Content Editor & Media Support

Powerful content creation tools with EditorJS integration and comprehensive media handling capabilities.

EditorJS Integration

Rich text editing with support for headers, lists, code blocks, tables, and embedded content. Create beautiful, structured posts with drag-and-drop blocks and undo/redo functionality.

Video Player Support

Seamless video playback with React Player supporting multiple formats and platforms. Share motion design work, tutorials, and process videos with adaptive streaming quality.

URL Preview Cards

Automatic link previews with rich metadata extraction. Share articles, portfolios, and resources with beautiful preview cards that display titles, descriptions, and thumbnails.

Poll Creation

Engage your audience with interactive polls. Perfect for gathering design feedback, conducting surveys, or making community decisions with real-time results.

  • Fixed media preview padding on mobile devices
  • Improved URL parsing and preview generation
  • Enhanced emoji picker with search functionality
  • Optimized image loading with lazy loading support
v1.1.0

Progressive Web App & Performance

Transformed Layover into a Progressive Web App with offline support and significant performance improvements.

PWA Support

Install Layover on your device for a native app-like experience. Works offline with cached content, push notifications, and home screen access on mobile devices.

Infinite Scroll

Seamless content browsing with infinite scroll implementation. No more pagination - just keep scrolling to discover more content with smooth performance and automatic loading.

Error Boundaries

Improved app stability with React Error Boundaries. If something goes wrong, only the affected component fails while the rest of the app continues working smoothly.

SEO Optimization

Enhanced search engine visibility with dynamic sitemaps, structured data, and optimized meta tags. Your profile and content are now more discoverable on search engines.

  • Implemented Sentry for better error tracking and monitoring
  • Added web vitals tracking for performance insights
  • Fixed memory leaks in component lifecycle
  • Improved bundle size with code splitting
v1.0.0

Welcome to Layover!

The initial release of Layover - a social platform built specifically for designers to connect, share their work, and find opportunities.

Designer Profiles

Create your professional profile with skills, availability status, and portfolio. Showcase your best work and let potential clients and employers discover your talent.

Social Feed

Share updates, designs, and thoughts with the community. Engage with likes, comments, and reposts to build meaningful connections with fellow designers.

Job Board

Browse curated design opportunities from top companies. Filter by location, type, and salary to find positions that match your career goals.

Discover

Explore trending designs and get inspired by work from talented designers worldwide. Curated collections help you stay on top of design trends.

Responsive Design

Built mobile-first with a beautiful responsive design that works seamlessly across all devices. Bottom navigation on mobile for easy one-handed use.