AGORA

Inspiration

Since the pandemic started, more and more people were starting to lose their jobs, especially those who work as online drivers, employees at cafes, restaurants, or stores, as we directed to stay at home and people started to go out less. In another case, the majority of people still rely on traditional markets to buy their needs. Unfortunately, CNN reported that traditional markets are prone to transmission or become a cluster of coronavirus transmission. Therefore, we are trying to make a bridge between these problems, where we can create a safer environment for people to meet their needs and provide job vacancies for those who lost or need a job.

What it does

The AGORA app offers “live preview” feature so that people can buy their needs at their preferred traditional market without having to step out of the door, but still have the same experience as it is when they go by themselves. The “live preview” feature allows the employee to live streaming the market to the user they serve as well as adding the weight of the user’s desirable products.

How We built it

First, we design the prototype UI using adobe xd. Then, we built the database using firebase and Heroku for the API. Then for the app, we built it using flutter.

Challenges We ran into

The development process involved team members from several countries. That makes it a little bit difficult for us to match the work style. So it takes more effort to achieve a satisfactory final result. Communication is our main challenge. The abilities and backgrounds that we don't know each other, make us change roles in the team several times.

Accomplishments that We're proud of

We can create and complete this app from our limitations of place, location, language, and our abilities in less than 36 hours.

What we learned

• We learned how to manage the other members of the team with so many differences and came from several countries.
• We learned how to work together online when separated by thousands of kilometers.
• We learned new work cultures and perspectives from other countries.

What's next for AGORA

• We will make another app for operators, so we can create jobs for those in need.
• We will make the server so the user app and operators app can be integrated and sync well.
• We will put more effort into the research and development process for the app. So that both the user and the - operator can experience an excellent app.
• We will expand our search to reach more traditional markets and add more categories for the product.
• And for sure, upload it to google play store and apple app store.

Built With

• firebase
• flutter
• heroku