MartIT

App Introduction
Login Page
Using Phone Number(Dummy)
Verification (Dummy)
Home Page
Cart
Order Details
Bill And Conformation
Payment Page
Payment Verification
Order Status
Delivery OTP
Runners Home Page
Order Details for Runners
Order Details for Runners(Pop Up)
Order Details for Runners
Order Conformation
OTP Verification
Runners Page After Delivery

Inspiration

Every night after hostel in-time, getting simple things like snacks, Maggi, or a cold drink turned into a big headache because of strict entry timings and a huge campus. Walking long distances to the main gate or campus shops was tiring and time-consuming, especially after a full day of classes and club work. On some nights, the only option was to keep calling different friends and batchmates to “please bring something on your way,” which was awkward for us and inconvenient for them. One of those nights, while juggling multiple calls and chats, it clicked: instead of randomly asking favors, why not build a proper system where students can request items and have them delivered reliably to their hostel gate, anywhere inside campus? That moment of frustration is what sparked the idea for MarkIT – a student-run, hyperlocal delivery service designed specifically for hostel and campus life.

What it does

MarkIT is a hyperlocal delivery platform designed specifically for hostels and large college campuses. It enables students to easily order snacks, stationery, and daily essentials from nearby stores without having to leave their hostel or classroom. The platform allows users to place orders seamlessly, track the real-time status of their requests, and receive deliveries carried out by fellow student “runners.” Clear pricing and estimated delivery times are provided to enhance user confidence and convenience.

How we built it

We designed a simple mobile-first web app with separate flows for customers (placing orders) and runners (accepting and fulfilling orders). The frontend is built using BASE44 while data is stored in BASE44 database is stored in inbuilt store orders, users, and delivery status in real time.

Challenges we ran into

Coordinating real-time order updates between customers and runners was tricky, especially handling status changes like “accepted”, “picked up”, and “delivered”. Designing a clean UI on a tight hackathon timeline, limited resources, plus dealing with authentication and basic security, took longer than expected. Integrating online payments through UPI was challenging because most ready-made gateways like Razorpay charge platform fees, and the team wanted a more direct, low-cost solution for students.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We went from a casual hostel problem to a working prototype that can actually deliver items across campus. We are proud that the app flow is simple enough that even a first-time user can place an order or become a runner in just a few taps.

What we learned

We learned how to translate a very real, everyday problem into a structured product with user flows, data models, and a working demo. The team gained hands-on experience in collaborating under time pressure, integrating frontend with a cloud backend, and iterating quickly based on user pain points.

What's next for MartIT

Next, we want to add features like scheduled orders, digital payments, and rating systems for runners and stores. We also plan to pilot MarkIT in multiple hostels and colleges, integrate with local shops officially, and explore basic route optimization to make deliveries faster and more reliable.