~ Graduate Project ~
As part of my graduate project in my Rapid Prototyping class, I developed a sophisticated digital platform for candle enthusiasts to exchange insights, showcase craftsmanship, and foster a vibrant community. The website featured personalized user profiles, a media page for sharing and commenting on candle designs, and a comprehensive "how-to-make-a-candle" page with step-by-step instructions and interactive elements, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.
The Problem
In the rapidly growing community of candle enthusiasts, there is a lack of a dedicated digital platform that seamlessly integrates the exchange of insights, showcases craftsmanship, and fosters community engagement.
Existing platforms such as Etsy and Facebook cater to commerce and social interaction but do not provide a specialized environment for continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation in candle making. This gap hinders artisans of all levels from accessing a wealth of knowledge, sharing their creations effectively, and engaging in dynamic exchanges of ideas and techniques.
There is a need for a comprehensive online space where candle makers can create personalized profiles, share and comment on designs, and access detailed instructional content, all within an interactive and user-friendly interface.
Task 1: User Profile Page
Our priority is to ensure every user embarks on a personalized CozyCandle journey, allowing them to curate an enriching experience. Users can customize their profiles with photos, whimsical usernames, and compelling "About Me" sections, expressing their unique identities. The platform highlights their candle-making businesses, celebrating both seasoned artisans and enthusiastic newcomers. The dynamic profile page serves as a canvas for self-expression, showcasing skills, passions, and aspirations, fostering a supportive and inclusive community. Upon signing up, users can personalize their profiles, share achievements, showcase creations, and advertise items, connecting with others through their passions and accomplishments.
Task 2: Social Media Page
This task encourages users to engage deeply with a vibrant community of candle enthusiasts, immersing themselves in conversations about the intricate art of candle making. It provides a platform for business owners to showcase their creations and gain wider recognition. Our goal is to spark creativity and foster appreciation for diverse artistry within the candle-making realm. With an easy-to-navigate interface and consistent design, users can explore, connect, and contribute without feeling overwhelmed. This task serves as a gateway to exploration, collaboration, and discovery, offering support and inspiration for users on their creative journeys.
Task 3: How To. Page
In this task, users receive detailed and interactive lessons on candle making, starting with a welcoming page featuring an accordion menu of various wax types, complete with descriptions, visuals, and usage instructions. They then transition seamlessly through each step of the candle-making process, guided comprehensively until they reach a "Congratulations" screen. Users can further watch helpful videos or share their creations with the community. The task ensures a smooth and intuitive experience, facilitating easy navigation and knowledge absorption, empowering users to confidently embark on their candle-making journey with CozyCandle.
CozyCandles
To address the challenges and enhance the candle-making community experience, I propose a comprehensive digital platform that integrates personalized user profiles, dynamic community engagement, and interactive educational resources. Here’s how I plan to achieve this:
Personalized User Profiles: I will enable users to create and customize their profiles with photos, unique usernames, and detailed "About Me" sections. This feature will allow users to authentically express their identities and showcase their candle-making businesses, celebrating both seasoned artisans and newcomers.
Dynamic Community Engagement: My platform will foster a vibrant environment where users can engage in meaningful conversations about candle making, share their creations, and gain recognition. Features will include options for posting, commenting, and interacting with a variety of candle designs, encouraging creativity and appreciation within the community.
Interactive Educational Resources: I will provide a detailed and interactive "how-to-make-a-candle" page where users can explore different wax types through an accordion menu, follow step-by-step instructions, and access visual aids and videos. This will ensure users gain practical skills and knowledge while enjoying a seamless learning experience.
By integrating these features, my platform will address the need for a specialized space that combines personalization, community interaction, and educational support. It will offer users a smooth and engaging journey, empowering them to connect, learn, and showcase their creativity within a supportive and inclusive environment.
The Solution
Video Demonstration
Video Demonstration
This video demonstration showcases the user experience of CozyCandle. Watch to see the seamless navigational process from a user’s perspective, highlighting how they interact with the platform and utilize its features effectively.