📍 Pinion
Pinion is a Geo-Based Storytelling App that allows users to pin personal stories, experiences, or thoughts to real-world locations. It transforms maps into a canvas of shared memories and local tales.
Pinion is designed to connect people through places. Whether it’s a hidden beach story, a college memory, or a historical fact—users can add location-based pins with rich context and content. Think of it as a digital memory map.
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🗺️ Interactive Google Map Integration
A seamless and responsive map interface using Google Maps SDK, allowing users to pan, zoom, and explore locations with ease. -
📍 Custom Location-Based Pins
Users can tap anywhere on the map to drop a pin and attach a short story, memory, or note to that exact location. -
📝 Story Creation & Preview
Each pin includes a form to enter a title and a detailed description. Pins are saved and can be revisited or edited later (persistent storage to be added). -
🎨 Clean & Minimal UI
Designed with user experience in mind—distraction-free layout with focus on storytelling and interaction. -
📱 Mobile-first Experience
Fully optimized for Android devices. Can be run via USB for local development, with plans for production builds. -
📦 Modular Codebase
The app is structured for easy extension—whether adding authentication, backend support, or map providers like OpenStreetMap in the future.
- Frontend: React Native (Expo)
- Map Integration: Google Maps
- Platform: Android (tested via USB & emulator)
- Version Control: Git + GitHub
- Node.js
- Expo CLI
- Android Studio (for running on a physical/emulated device)
- Git
git clone https://github.com/MevinManuel/Pinion.git
cd Pinion
npm install
Run the App on Android (USB Device)
bash
Copy
Edit
npx react-native run-android
Make sure:
USB debugging is enabled on your Android device
Your device is connected properly
You’ve accepted the debugging prompt on your phone
🖼️ Sample Screenshot
📌 Roadmap Implement OpenStreetMap support (planned)
Add user authentication (completed)
Backend for storing pinned stories (completed)
Profile pages and likes/comments (completed)
🤝 Contributing Pull requests are welcome! For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.
📄 License This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Made with 💚 by Mevin Manuel