BACKGROUND
Blk Coin Collective was conceived with the mission to empower African American entrepreneurs by providing a platform that specifically highlights Black-owned businesses within the community. The founder envisioned a user-driven platform where the African American community could discover, review, and promote local businesses, creating an ecosystem that fosters business growth and community solidarity.

CHALLENGE
The challenge lay in creating a comprehensive and engaging platform that could handle extensive user-generated content, provide reliable and accurate business information, and foster community interactions. It was crucial to ensure the platform was intuitive and accessible, encouraging active participation from the community in reviewing and promoting businesses.
SOLUTION

Strategic Planning:
Conducted extensive market research to understand the unique needs and preferences of the target audience. Developed a detailed project plan that aligned with the vision of supporting African American businesses through technology.

User-Centric Design:
Focused on creating a highly accessible and visually appealing interface that emphasized user engagement and ease of use. Designed features that allowed users to easily submit reviews, photos, and other content related to businesses on the platform.

Advanced Technical Architecture:
Chose Flutter for cross-platform mobile development to ensure a seamless experience on both iOS and Android. Utilized Node.js for the backend to handle real-time data processing and MongoDB for a scalable database solution.