Client workflowComplex B2B platform

Focus Graphics Platform

Year2024–present

RoleProduct owner & solo engineer

StatusLive

A client platform I own from product framing through implementation, covering quotes, proof collaboration, invoicing, payments, and production handoff.

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End to end

Workflow

Live

Proof review

Self-hosted

Hosting

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At a glance

End to end

workflow

A complex B2B workflow from intake through production lives in one system.

Live

proof review

Customers and staff can review proofs together in the portal.

Self-hosted

hosting model

The stack runs on infrastructure I operate directly.

Focus Graphics Platform — Marketing site at focusgraphics.net (admin and customer portal behind login)

Inside the admin

Real admin screens captured with synthetic demo data so the workflow is visible without exposing customer information.

Focus Graphics admin dashboard showing demo workflow metrics and action items — The admin dashboard brings quotes, delivery, accounting, and urgent follow-up into one operating view.

Focus Graphics proofing dashboard showing synthetic demo customers and proof statuses — The proofing view shows what is awaiting review, approved, or ready for production.

Focus Graphics production jobs table populated with synthetic demo records — The jobs view gives staff one place to track production state, priority, customer, and ownership.

Problem

Quoting, customer proofs, invoicing, payments, and production were connected by manual handoffs. I built one platform around that workflow, including the revisions, custom line items, and production exceptions the team handles every day.

Result

The live system now carries the workflow from lead intake through production while keeping staff and customer review in the loop.

One system

for a complex B2B workflow

Quotes, proofs, invoices, payments, and jobs no longer live in disconnected tools.

Before press

artwork changes are visible

Pixel comparison and a concise summary help catch changes before they become expensive production mistakes.

Portal-first

customers can act directly

Customers can review proofs, accept quotes, and pay invoices without waiting on back-and-forth coordination.

Owned stack

the operating model stays flexible

I can adapt the workflow as the business changes because I run the code and infrastructure.

Role

I handled the product and technical work directly:

Workflow framingMapped how the shop moves from lead to quote to proof to payment to job completion.

Architecture and implementationBuilt the customer portal, admin surfaces, data model, API routes, and deployment model myself.

Operational fitDesigned for revisions, custom line items, proof approval, and production coordination.

Live operationsOperate the production system, database migrations, error tracking, and ongoing changes as the workflow evolves.

Constraints & Decisions

A few decisions shaped the platform:

One shared data modelQuotes, proofs, invoices, and jobs stay connected as work moves through the shop.

Proof collaboration before productionReal-time comments and live cursors were worth the complexity because unclear approvals create costly rework once production starts.

Compare against known evidencePixel diff and file parsing establish what changed before a short summary helps staff review the result.

Self-host for controlI manage the infrastructure, deployment process, and operating costs directly.

Lessons

Fit the workflow closelyRevisions, custom line items, and production handoffs need first-class support because they happen every day.

Base summaries on concrete changesPixel diff and file parsing establish what changed before the system summarizes it for review.

Real-time collaboration belongs where delays are expensiveLive cursors and comments help resolve unclear approvals before production begins.

Self-hosting requires ongoing careOwning the infrastructure adds maintenance work and makes it easier to adapt the system as the business changes.

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Need to replace a manual business workflow?

I can help turn the handoffs, spreadsheets, and disconnected tools into a focused system shaped around your team.

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