Bookstore
Mobile inventory tracking app with intuitive UI and Firebase backend.
Overview
A mobile inventory tracking application developed as a group project to streamline bookstore management and customer purchases.
The Problem
Bookstore inventory management systems are often clunky desktop applications that make it difficult for staff to check stock on the floor, and lack modern, intuitive interfaces for both staff and customers.
Questions Addressed
- 01
How can we design an inventory tracking system that staff actually enjoy using?
- 02
What is the most robust way to sync live inventory state to mobile clients?
Methodology
Prototype Design
Designed a Figma prototype focusing on an intuitive user experience, achieving a 95% user approval rate.
Development & Refinement
Implemented the functional app using Android Studio and Java, integrating Firebase for real-time tracking.
Key Results
Key Findings
Investing heavily in high-fidelity Figma prototypes saved over 20 hours of development rework.
Firebase real-time sync dramatically simplified the architecture vs a traditional REST pattern.
Conclusion
The iterative design and development process resulted in a highly usable final product, evidenced by the significant drop in user-reported issues post-refinement.
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