logo of our project
Organiser Dashboard
Home Screen with Interactive Map
Create Event Screen
Event Overview
User Profile

Bonfire 🔥

About the Project

Bonfire is a social event platform that empowers anyone to host or join real-world gatherings — no followers, no clout required. Whether it’s a rooftop jam, a chai meetup, or a quick coding session, Bonfire lets people connect through moments, not metrics.

🌱 Inspiration

We noticed a growing contradiction:
People are more "connected" than ever, yet real-world interaction is declining. Existing social apps are built around followers, filters, and algorithms — making spontaneous, low-pressure events feel unreachable unless you're already popular.

We wanted to flip the narrative.

What if anyone could host something?
What if finding your vibe didn't depend on how many followers you have?

That's when Bonfire was born — a cozy, minimalist app to spark real human connections around shared experiences.

🧠 What We Learned

How to integrate Supabase for real-time backend operations (auth, events, RSVP)
How to use Google Maps API for interactive location-based event discovery
How to design and build cross-platform UI with React Native + Expo
Optimizing real-time UI updates and working with location data efficiently

🛠️ How We Built It

Frontend:
- Built using React Native with Expo Router
- Screens include: Event feed, create event, map view, user RSVP tracking
Backend:
- Supabase used for user auth, database storage, and real-time updates
- Database tables include users, events, rsvps
Maps:
- Integrated Google Maps API to display events around users dynamically
Design:
- Used bonfire-inspired colors: orange, warm yellow, soft darks
- Minimal UI for fast usability and cozy vibes