Inspiration
Creating Viva Local was deeply personal to our team. What inspired our team members is their stories about how despite their efforts it's been a challenge promoting and receiving the visibility they need. Whether it’s limited budgets for marketing, the dominance of big corporations, or the difficulty of building a customer base, these obstacles inspired us to create Viva Local. Viva Local isn’t just an app - it’s our way of giving back to the small businesses that fuel our neighborhoods, empowering them with the tools they need to succeed.
What it does
Create a platform that inspires local businesses to put themselves on the map. No corporate interference, just pure local innovation. Helping these businesses connect with their communities. Viva Local allows users to discover nearby restaurants, shops, services, and other small businesses. Users can favorite, follow businesses, and explore local gems wherever they go.
How we built it
While we faced technical challenges, our determination allowed us to build a login system and design the user interface (UI) through Figma. Though the app is not fully functional yet, the demo reflects our intent and mission.
Challenges we ran into
Our team consisted of 4 undergrad students with little to no development experience. This was also our first hackathon.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
While we couldn’t get the app fully operational, we successfully implemented the login system and designed a detailed UI for this app. We faced challenges in backend development but gained valuable experience in UI design and user journey mapping.
What we learned
This process reinforced the importance of collaboration, perseverance, and adaptability in app development.
What's next for Viva Local
Expand the app’s functionality by fully implementing features like business posts, location-based feeds, and user interactions. Continue to refine the user interface and enhance the business discovery process. Incorporate feedback from local business owners to improve features that can drive business success. Focus on enhancing security, scalability, and the backend to ensure smooth operation.
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