Appache, AI-Powered Paint Calculator

Project overview

Appache is a digital tool designed to solve a very specific and common problem in the painting and mural industry: accurately calculating the amount of paint required for a given surface.

Traditional estimation methods are often manual, imprecise, and based on experience rather than data. This leads to material waste, increased costs, and inconsistent results. Appache addresses this challenge by combining image-based analysis, user-defined parameters, and artificial intelligence to deliver reliable paint quantity calculations.

The project was developed as a fully custom digital product, with a tailored user experience and a performance-focused frontend built in Svelte.

The challenge

Estimating paint usage is more complex than it seems. Surface type, dimensions, texture, and coverage all affect the final result, yet most professionals rely on rough calculations or intuition.

The main challenges were:

• Lack of visual-based estimation tools
• Inaccurate manual calculations
• Material waste and cost overruns
• No scalable digital solution for professionals

The goal was to create a tool that could translate visual input and technical parameters into accurate, repeatable calculations.

The solution

Appache allows users to upload an image of the surface they want to paint and define a set of parameters such as surface area, material type, and coverage conditions.

Using artificial intelligence, the application processes the image and the provided data to calculate the exact amount of paint required for that specific use case.

The result is a fast, intuitive, and reliable estimation process that replaces guesswork with data-driven accuracy.

Design and user experience

The user interface was designed to be simple and highly focused on usability. The goal was to make the tool accessible to professionals without requiring technical knowledge.

Key UX principles included:

• Clear, step-by-step flow
• Minimal input required from the user
• Immediate feedback and results
• Visual clarity across devices

The design ensures that users can complete the estimation process quickly and confidently.

Development and technology

Appache was developed as a custom digital product with a modern and scalable architecture.

The technical implementation includes:

• Frontend built in Svelte for speed and performance
• Custom UI components designed specifically for the product
• Integration with an external AI-powered API
• Lightweight, performance-first architecture

This setup allows the application to remain fast, responsive, and scalable as usage grows.

Outcome

Appache transforms a traditionally manual and error-prone process into an efficient digital system.

The product delivers:

• More accurate paint estimations
• Reduced material waste
• Faster decision-making
• A scalable foundation for future product evolution

This project demonstrates how automation and artificial intelligence can be applied to real-world workflows to improve efficiency and reliability.