UW Campus Compass - Project Specification

Executive Summary

The University of Washington Campus Compass project aims to improve the accessibility and convenience of locating campus amenities like vending machines, water fountains, and coffee machines. It addresses the challenges faced by students and faculty in efficiently navigating these resources.

Project Team Breakdown

• Project Manager: Shivansh Shekhar, Vincent Kao
• Tech Lead: Dylan Roselind
• Developers: Marcel Ramirez, Smayan Nirantare

Project Goals

MVP

• A map displaying the location of amenities on the UW Campus.
• Users can specify what they are looking for.
• Marker pop-ups with detailed descriptions.

Post-MVP

• Add more amenities like printers and coffee machines.
• Expand locations to cover more of UW.
• Implement a report feature for updates.

Tech Stack

• Front End: React Native
• Back End: Firebase
• API: Mapbox API

Project Phases

• Implement basic map with hardcoded locations.
• Integrate MapBox API for enhanced functionality.
• Develop a user interface with location/pop-up cards and category selection.

Project Scope

Focus initially on essential features like locating vending machines and water fountains, then expand to more specific functionalities.

Future Goals

• Include more buildings and amenities.
• Enhance user interface for cross-platform compatibility.
• Provide real-time information updates and security features.

Key Performance Indicators

• Functional testing using XCode.
• Performance indicators include minimal bugs and lag-free operation.

Problem Statement

The project aims to provide an efficient solution for locating essential campus amenities, enhancing accessibility and convenience for the university community.