ML System Design: Design a Similar Image Discovery System

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Business Objective: To design a image discovery system that recomends contextually similar images for the given image.

Real-world Examples:

1. Social Media and Content Platforms:
These platforms allow users to explore and discover images based on visual and contextual similarities, enhancing user engagement by recommending related content.

• Product: Pinterest Visual Search

2. E-commerce Platforms:
E-commerce websites use image discovery systems to help users find visually similar products (e.g., similar styles or colors) to what they are viewing or uploading.

• Product: Amazon StyleSnap

3. Real Estate Platforms:
Platforms assist users in discovering properties with similar aesthetics or layouts based on uploaded photos or preferences.

• Product: Zillow’s Visual Search

4. Stock Photography and Media Libraries:
These services help users find images or videos that match the content they are looking for, either by uploading an image or using contextual keywords.