6PJJPC - FUCHSIA FORKS - FUCHSIA

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Our project architecture
Web app snapshot
Web app snapshot
Web app snapshot
Web app snapshot
Web app snapshot

Inspiration

We wanted to solve a modern paradox: How can technology help people disconnect from screens without becoming just another screen distraction? As outdoor enthusiasts who love hiking and plein-air painting, we built FUCHSIA to bridge the gap, using a minimalist web platform to get people outdoors, discover scenic painting spots, and connect artists locally.

What it does

FUCHSIA ("Made for the outside") is a community-driven web platform designed for outdoor artists and nature lovers. Key features include:

Interactive Spot Discovery: Map-based exploration of scenic painting locations across Alberta (complete with distance, artist counts, and environmental tags).
Community Paint-Outs: An event hub to host or join local plein-air sketching and painting sessions with integrated chatrooms.
Artist Profiles & Galleries: Custom user profiles with public and private gallery settings to share uploaded artworks, preferred mediums, and bios.

How we built it

UI/UX Design: Crafted in Figma with a warm, clean interface focusing on intuitive map exploration and high-visibility outdoor imagery.
Frontend Architecture: Built as a responsive web app with dynamic spot filtering, interactive map pins, and event management flows.

Challenges we faced

The Screen Time Paradox: Ensuring the app acts as a quick catalyst to get people off their phones rather than keeping them scrolling.
Balancing Privacy & Connection: Designing private gallery options and low-pressure small group event tags for artists with different comfort levels.

What's next

Offline Caching: Saving map coordinates and trail directions before entering low-reception zones.
Weather & Lighting Insights: Adding real-time golden hour and weather updates tailored for outdoor painters.