App Development: Back-End
We want to create a desktop app to better serve our community. We would like to collaborate with students to implement the backend of a desktop application. These updates will help us provide new features and fix bugs. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Familiarizing themselves with our platform, products and services. Identifying updates that should be added to our app. Implementing and documenting changes. Recommending areas for future app improvement.
App Development
We want to create a desktop app to better serve our community. We would like to collaborate with students to implement a desktop application. These updates will help us provide new features and fix bugs. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Familiarizing themselves with our platform, products and services. Identifying updates that should be added to our app. Implementing and documenting changes. Recommending areas for future app improvement.
Machine Learning / Data Mining Application Part 1 (Back-end)
We are constantly thinking about how we can better serve our community. As a result, we have decided to make a matrimonial app for our community where we can help our community members find a perfect spouse for themselves. We would like to collaborate with students to apply the latest machine learning (ML) and data mining (DM) techniques. Students will develop an ML model related to any of the aforementioned applications. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Conducting background research on our existing products and the dataset. Analyzing our current dataset. Researching the latest ML/ DM techniques and how they could be applied to our data. Developing an ML/DM model that provides unique outcomes or insights into our data. Providing multiple solutions that can be applied to solve the same problem.
Creating Graphic Design Assets
Our company has had the same design assets for several years, and although we have enjoyed this branding, we are looking to revamp and update our brand book. This may involve: Creating a new branding guide that is new, but still aligned with our existing branding including fonts, colors, logo usage and imagery to be used. Meeting with the project manager to evaluate the choices made for the branding book to ensure it is aligned with company branding goals, and making any necessary revisions. Designing and presenting thumbnails for design assets (banner ad, illustration, infographic, etc) based on the branding guide to be included in a proposal and presented to the project manager. Executing the full designs for each branding asset using Canva, based on the approved thumbnails. Creating multiple thumbnails with different color schemes based on the colors in the branding guide.
Website Development Phase 2
Our company serves thousands of people online. We hope to update and revamp our existing website to improve usability. We would like to work with students to develop the backend of a new website that is easy to maintain while providing an appealing interface for users. This can be achieved through WordPress. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Researching different plugins for our services and their associated advantages / disadvantages. Conducting a needs analysis to determine which platform is most suitable. Building the backend of a website, with our assistance in providing the content. Providing training on updating and maintaining the website. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Testing prototypes with customers and refining ideas with feedback.
Website Development
Our company serves thousands of people online. We hope to update and revamp our existing website to improve usability. We would like to work with students to develop a new website that is easy to maintain while providing an appealing interface for users. This can be achieved through WordPress. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Researching different site-building tools and their associated advantages / disadvantages. Conducting a needs analysis to determine which platform is most suitable. Building a website, with our assistance in providing the content. Providing training on updating and maintaining the website. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Testing prototypes with customers and refining ideas with feedback.
Website UI / UX Design & Prototype
Our company would like to explore re-designing our current website with a prototype. We are always on the lookout for innovative and fresh UI and UX ideas that will help our members. This will involve: Conducting background research on our existing web applications. We are happy to provide a walkthrough and other resources to help bring them up to speed. Identifying key areas of our current website and what areas of focused might return the best results in a redesign. Learning and using various software design tools. We strongly recommend students learn how to use Figma as this is the latest and greatest tool currently available. Creation of a screen by screen UX / UI prototype of a web application which can be used on all major browsers and be mobile friendly Conducting UX / UI testing with real potential users potentially involving paper prototypes or other software tools to support this
Logo Redesign
Our company has been serving thousands of customers for decades. We would like to update and revamp our existing brand as we update our website. We would like to work with students to develop a new logo that aligns with our company’s mission and story while providing an appealing design for users. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Familiarizing themselves with our company’s story, mission and vision statements. Brainstorming logo ideas that suit our company and providing justification for each idea. Designing and testing the best logos to garner input. Refining and improving logos based on feedback. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Developing a finalized logo for implementation.