Create a Community
Create a Community
Section titled “Create a Community”Creating a community on Velora is a guided 4-step process that starts with an engaging intro screen. This guide covers the first step — understanding the flow and getting started.
How to Get There
Section titled “How to Get There”Home > Communities > + (Create) button
- Open the Communities List.
- Tap the + floating action button.
- If you are not signed in, you will be prompted to sign in first.
- The Create Community Intro screen loads with animated visuals.
The 4-Step Flow
Section titled “The 4-Step Flow”Creating a community follows this sequence:
| Step | Screen | What You Do |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Category Selection | Choose what type of community you are creating |
| Step 2 | Select Category | Pick the specific category from the directory |
| Step 3 | Basic Info | Enter name, description, and upload a cover image |
| Step 4 | Community Settings | Configure visibility, permissions, and timeline |
After Step 4, you review and submit to create the community.
The Intro Screen
Section titled “The Intro Screen”The intro screen is designed to inspire and guide you. It features:
Animated Hub
Section titled “Animated Hub”A central community icon surrounded by orbiting icons representing different community activities:
- Inner orbit: Stars, hearts, chat bubbles, people — representing connection
- Outer orbit: Music, camera, gaming, ideas, art, rockets — representing activities
The icons rotate smoothly, creating a dynamic visual that communicates the energy of a thriving community.
A large, animated headline:
“Build Your Community”
The title slides in with a smooth entrance animation.
Get Started Button
Section titled “Get Started Button”A prominent call-to-action button that launches the category selection step.
Responsive Layout
Section titled “Responsive Layout”The intro screen adapts to your device:
| Device | Layout Adjustments |
|---|---|
| Phone (under 600dp) | Compact orbit hub, 38pt title, stacked layout |
| Tablet (600-1024dp) | Medium orbit hub, 50pt title |
| Laptop/Desktop (over 1024dp) | Large orbit hub, 58pt title, wider content area (720dp max) |
Getting Started
Section titled “Getting Started”- Review the animated intro screen.
- Tap Get Started (or the equivalent CTA button).
- You are taken to the Category Selection screen where you choose the type of community.
- Continue through each step, filling in details as you go.
Navigating Back
Section titled “Navigating Back”If you navigate back (press the back button or swipe) during any step of the creation flow, the form data is preserved until you complete or explicitly cancel the flow. The form state resets when you leave the intro screen entirely.
What to Do Next
Section titled “What to Do Next”| Goal | Where to Go |
|---|---|
| Fill in community name and description | Community Basic Info |
| Configure visibility and permissions | Community Settings |
| Browse existing communities first | Communities List |
| View your community after creation | Community Dashboard |
Related Articles
Section titled “Related Articles”Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”The intro screen animation is laggy. On older devices, the orbiting animation may stutter. The functionality is not affected — tap Get Started to proceed even if the animation is not smooth.
I was prompted to sign in but lost my progress. The sign-in redirect preserves your intent to create a community. After signing in, you are automatically redirected to the create flow.
I cannot find the + button on the Communities List. Scroll down if the button is hidden behind content. The floating action button should be visible in the bottom-right corner on all screen sizes.