PPMK가자

All-in-One Student Association Platform for connecting, discussions, committee voting and event handling.

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Inspiration

  • Malaysian students in Korea face scattered communication channels.
  • Event updates often get lost across platforms — emails buried in spam, KakaoTalk chats quickly disappearing.
  • Elections lack a transparent and trusted voting system.
  • Volunteering applications rely on Google Forms, leaving the selection process open to bias.
  • We envisioned a modern, central hub to connect students, streamline activities, and build trust.

What it does

  • Provides a verified student-only platform (via student ID).
  • Shares events, bulletins, and RSVP systems through a clean, user-friendly interface.
  • Hosts forums for universities and topics (food, housing, marketplace, pets).
  • Features 대나무숲 (Bamboo Forest): anonymous posting inspired by Korean folklore.
  • Offers a Q&A page for peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.
  • Profiles showcase achievement badges, contributions, and roles.
  • Generates unique QR codes for attendance tracking at PPMK events.
  • Enables transparent AGM voting with AI support:
    • Live voting tracker for accountability.
    • AI recommender to suggest suitable committee roles.
    • Ability to rate and compare candidates for fairer evaluations.

How we built it

  • Designed a modern, dark-themed website with clean accents.
  • Added a left-side navigation bar with emoji icons for smooth navigation.
  • Built an account system with email + student ID verification.
  • Created an event bulletin with interactive info cards and RSVP options.
  • Linked profiles with event participation, showing badges and roles.
  • Developed an AI-powered voting system for secure, transparent, and enhanced elections.

Challenges we ran into

  • Designing an interface that feels both professional and Gen Z-friendly.
  • Balancing fun visuals (emojis, pixel-style) with readability and accessibility.
  • Building a trusted voting mechanism that stays simple to use.
  • Ensuring smooth navigation and user flow across all features.
  • Implementing a feasible QR-based attendance system.

Accomplishments we’re proud of

  • Created a central hub for all PPMK members.
  • Blended Malaysian community needs with Korean student culture (대나무숲).
  • Designed a transparent, AI-enhanced election system.
  • Built a platform that is modern, engaging, and inclusive.
  • Introduced QR-based attendance verification for events.

What we learned

  • The value of designing with cultural context in mind (Korean + Malaysian elements).
  • The importance of verification and trust in student communities.
  • How to make platforms more engaging through gamification (badges, roles, contribution stats).
  • The impact of clear UI/UX design in encouraging participation and retention.

What’s next for PPMK가자

  • Official launch and onboarding across multiple universities.
  • Add more event management tools (e.g., ticketing, reminders, notifications).
  • Expand the badge system into a full gamified contribution tracker.
  • Develop a mobile app version for better accessibility.
  • Explore DAO-style governance for future student association decision-making.
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