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Boook
- Category Node.js | Stripe | Custom Chat App | React | Marketplace
- Client Boook
- Start Date 20 December 2021
- Handover 2 July 2023
Overview
The project aimed to develop a marketplace platform that connects individuals with venues. The goal was to create an admin application where venue owners could create profiles for their venues, and users looking to book a venue could browse and find available options based on their specific needs. The platform also included a custom chat application to facilitate communication between users and venue owners, enabling them to discuss details and make reservations. Additionally, the project incorporated a bidding process where users could post proposals for events, and venues could bid on these proposals, similar to the concept of job posting and bidding on platforms like Upwork.
- + MongoDB | Node.js
- + Next.js
- + Typescript
- + Figma
Challenge
- User Experience and Search Functionality:
One of the main challenges was designing a user-friendly interface and implementing an efficient search functionality. The platform needed to provide users with a seamless experience, allowing them to easily navigate through the available venues, filter results based on their preferences, and find the most suitable options.
- Real-Time Communication:
Developing a reliable and responsive chat application posed another challenge. It required implementing a real-time messaging system that enabled users and venue owners to engage in instant conversations, exchange information, and negotiate event details. Ensuring smooth and efficient communication was crucial for a satisfactory user experience.
- Bidding Process and Proposal Management:
The bidding feature added complexity to the project. Implementing a robust system that allowed users to post event proposals and venues to bid on them required careful planning and development. Handling proposal submissions, managing bids, and providing a transparent and fair process for both parties were significant challenges.
Solution
- User-Centric Design and Intuitive Interface:
The development team focused on creating a user-centric design with an intuitive interface. Extensive user research and testing were conducted to understand user preferences and optimize the platform's usability. The search functionality was refined to provide accurate and relevant results, ensuring that users could find suitable venues based on their specific requirements.
- Real-Time Chat Application:
A real-time chat application was built using modern communication technologies. The team integrated features like instant messaging, notifications, and multimedia sharing to enable smooth and efficient communication between users and venue owners. Robust security measures were implemented to protect user privacy and data.
- Bidding System and Proposal Management:
A comprehensive bidding system was developed to facilitate the proposal submission and bidding process. Users could create detailed event proposals, and venues had the ability to submit competitive bids. The system managed proposal submissions, bid tracking, and notifications to keep users informed throughout the process. Transparent and fair rules were established to ensure a trustworthy and efficient bidding environment.
Overall, the project successfully tackled the challenges by combining Web3 wallet integration, traditional authentication, smart contract interactions, and user account management. The solution provided users with a seamless experience, allowing them to mint NFTs, participate in the marketplace, and securely interact with their wallets while maintaining consistent authentication across the client's ecosystem.