Scheduler Flow
Initial State
Scheduling State
Scheduled State with path
Time Table PDF

Lecture Scheduler

Inspiration

Managing lecture timetables is often chaotic—spreadsheet conflicts, room booking issues, and last-minute changes. We aimed to create an intuitive scheduling tool that integrates a 3D building model with a timetable interface, inspired by architectural visualization and modern scheduling apps.

Features

Lecture Scheduler is a web-based application that simplifies lecture planning with:

3D Interactive Model: Explore floors and rooms, assign lectures manually or via an auto-scheduling algorithm.
Dynamic Timetable: View and edit lectures in a grid with real-time updates to the 3D model.
Visual Enhancements: Color-coded room occupancy and animated paths for lecture sequences.
PDF Export & Reset: Download schedules and clear all data instantly.

Tech Stack

Three.js for the 3D model
HTML/CSS/JavaScript for the UI
jsPDF & autoTable for PDF export

Challenges & Solutions

Rendering Issues: Debugged Three.js lighting errors causing a white screen.
UI Evolution: Transitioned from a card-based view to an interactive timetable grid.
Room Scheduling: Developed conflict detection to prevent double-bookings.
Performance: Optimized rendering to reduce lag.
Learning Curve: Learnt Three.js and integrated external libraries efficiently.

Achievements

Seamless 3D-UI Integration
Interactive, Clear Timetable Grid
Efficient PDF Export & Reset Functions
Robust Bug Fixing & UI Refinements

Key Learnings

UI design balancing aesthetics & usability
Debugging complex visual & data-driven interactions
User-focused iterative development
Integrating 3D visualization with practical scheduling tools

Future Plans

Time Slots: Real-world lecture times instead of generic numbers
Database Integration: Persistent storage with Firebase
Collaboration: Multi-user scheduling
Mobile Optimization: Improved UX for smaller screens
Analytics: Insights on room utilization & conflicts

Lecture Scheduler merges visualization with functionality, making timetable management more efficient and engaging. We’re excited to expand its capabilities!