Inspiration
Historical clothing in the museums is usually preserved as an object that is separated from the human context it has lived in. I wanted to explore what happens when a museum visitor can move beyond simply looking at a garment and instead investigate who may have worn it, where it came from, how it was constructed, and what its details can reveal.
What it does
How we built it
I built the frontend with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I used Node.js and Express for the backend and connected the app to the OpenAI API for garment analysis and image generation. I also used GitHub to manage the project.
Challenges we ran into
The hardest part was getting all of the information to fit into the design without making the page feel too crowded. I also had some problems with text overflowing, responsive layouts, and keeping the garment centered while different information appeared around it.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
I'm proud that I was able to build a complete working project by myself at my first hackathon. I also like that it became more than just an AI analysis tool and actually feels like an interactive museum experience.
What we learned
I learned a lot about how frontend, backend, APIs, and GitHub work together. I also learned how important it is to keep testing and simplifying things when a design starts getting too complicated.
What's next for Threads of History
I would like to improve the accuracy of the historical information and connect the project to real museum collections or archives. I would also like to improve the reconstruction system and make the experience work with more types of historical clothing.
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