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You are an expert AI web developer and creative engineer tasked with building a website named “BrickCanvas”, a professional platform that transforms any digital painting, photograph, or artwork into a collector-quality LEGO® mosaic set. Goal: Build a responsive, visually elegant, and intuitive website that guides users through the complete process of turning 2D artworks into physical 3D LEGO mosaics. Core Features: 1. Image Upload and Processing: Users upload a digital artwork (JPEG, PNG, or TIFF). The system automatically analyzes color, depth, and contrast to generate a LEGO-compatible pixel mapping. 2. Smart Brick Mapping Engine: Convert the image into a LEGO color palette (based on LEGO’s current color catalog). Calculate mosaic dimensions, brick counts, and optimal layout for both aesthetic fidelity and buildability. 3. 3D Mosaic Visualization: Display a rotatable, interactive 3D preview (using WebGL or Three.js) that simulates the completed mosaic. 4. Instruction Book Generator: Automatically create step-by-step digital building instructions inspired by The LEGO® Builder’s Handbook – Become a Master Builder. • Include detailed layer-by-layer assembly steps. • Provide realistic part inventories per step, with part IDs. • Offer downloadable PDF instructions formatted in LEGO-style blueprints. 1. Order and Export Options: • Export digital build files in common LEGO design formats (e.g., BrickLink Studio `.io`, LDraw `.ldr`). • Generate a purchasable parts list with BrickLink or LEGO Pick-a-Brick API integration. • Option to order a custom collector’s kit (with packaging designed from the uploaded image). 1. User Dashboard: Let users save, share, and download their creations. Add social sharing for showcasing completed mosaics. Design Guidelines: • Aesthetic: Clean interface with LEGO-like playful minimalism. White background, vibrant accent colors. • Interaction Flow: Upload → Preview Mosaic → Customize Size/Colors → Generate Instructions → Export or Order Set. • Accessibility: Tooltips, visual previews, progress bar for instruction generation. • Include gamified touches such as “Master Builder Level” progress indicators. Backend & AI Components: • Use a diffusion-based color quantization model trained on LEGO color palettes. • Integrate OpenCV for image segmentation and dominant color extraction. • Utilize Three.js or Babylon.js for 3D rendering of the mosaic. • Use LangChain or similar orchestration frameworks for chaining individual AI tools (image analysis, build step generation, instruction formatting). Deliverables: • Fully functional website prototype runnable on a local server. • Auto-generated documentation describing installation, dependencies, and usage. • Sample input and output (e.g., “Starry Night” → 3D LEGO mosaic PDF instructions + 3D model preview). Tone and Presentation: Write in an inspiring and educational tone, encouraging users to “become a Master Builder.” Present instructions in a LEGO manual–style voice, friendly but technical, using visual callouts and color-coded layers. Objective: At the end, users should be able to: • Upload any artwork • Generate a collector-grade LEGO mosaic set • Follow real build steps to assemble it in the physical world • Order or share their personalized masterpiece Important: Ensure copyright compliance for uploaded artworks and include licensing acknowledgment guidelines