I built this as a weekend project to explore Japanese naming culture and minimalist UI design.
- *What it does*: Generates a printable/shareable card (1200×800px) with your name in kanji, hiragana, romaji, and meanings for both given & family names.
- *Tech stack*: React + TypeScript, html2canvas for export, all logic runs in-browser (no server, no analytics).
- *Design inspiration*: MUJI, Little Forest movie posters, and traditional calligraphy.
- *Why?*: I wanted a tool that feels calm, respectful, and culturally thoughtful — not just a gimmick.
Hi HN!
I built this as a weekend project to explore Japanese naming culture and minimalist UI design.
- *What it does*: Generates a printable/shareable card (1200×800px) with your name in kanji, hiragana, romaji, and meanings for both given & family names. - *Tech stack*: React + TypeScript, html2canvas for export, all logic runs in-browser (no server, no analytics). - *Design inspiration*: MUJI, Little Forest movie posters, and traditional calligraphy. - *Why?*: I wanted a tool that feels calm, respectful, and culturally thoughtful — not just a gimmick.
Live demo: https://namaegen.com
Would love your feedback — especially on UX, performance, or cultural accuracy!