Inspiration
EcoEssence was born from my inspiration — the peaceful, slow living of my village life, where wellness comes naturally from our environment. I wanted to recreate that feeling in a modern way, making natural products and sustainable living more accessible through technology.
What it does
EcoEssence is a cross-platform mobile marketplace built with React Native, featuring two apps:
A Customer App for browsing, ordering, and tracking natural wellness products.
A Vendor App for sellers to manage their stores, products, and orders easily.
How we built it
Through clean design, simple flows, and a strong focus on user experience, EcoEssence captures the calm, organic spirit of village life, while offering the speed and convenience of modern e-commerce.
Challenges we ran into
Through clean design, simple flows, and a strong focus on user experience, EcoEssence captures the calm, organic spirit of village life — while offering the speed and convenience of modern e-commerce.
In building this project, I learned a lot about structuring multi-app systems, managing mock data realistically without a backend, and creating intuitive mobile user experiences. The biggest challenge was balancing two apps within a short time frame, but staying connected to the slow, steady mindset of my village helped me stay focused.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
EcoEssence represents a bridge between the natural simplicity of the past and the technological potential of the future — all in the spirit of healthier, more mindful living.
What we learned
Building EcoEssence taught us how to design for two different user groups (customers and vendors) while keeping the experience simple and intuitive. We improved our skills in structuring multi-app projects, managing realistic app flows without a backend, and balancing speed with quality. Staying connected to the spirit of slow living helped us focus on what truly matters — a calm, user-friendly experience.
What's next for EcoEssence
Connect to a real backend for live product management and orders.
Add real payment integrations like Stripe.
Introduce vendor verification and customer reviews.
Expand into more natural product categories.
Launch a local pilot to support small, eco-friendly businesses.
We believe EcoEssence can grow into a trusted marketplace for natural living, rooted in simplicity and sustainability.
Built With
- android
- expo.io
- figma
- ios
- javascript
- react-context-api
- react-native
- react-navigation
