In-Class Project Showcase December 2024

Lithophanes are light sculptures that are lit from behind to create a 3D-like image. We are focusing on redesigning and delivering a fully functional Shopify website to properly showcase the message of Lit3D. Through a redesign, we are prioritizing accessibility, establishing visual branding, simplifying the process of ordering lithophanes, and emphasizing the focus on the stories that come with lithophanes, rather than the product itself.

Regarding accessibility, we are ensuring that the website is user-friendly by complying with AODA AA standards and focusing on the website being user-friendly with multiple devices to ensure optimal performance for many.

For Giatec executive-level customers, who need visibility into sensor data, project progress and cost metrics for all construction sites, our Unified Dashboard offers a single page application within their 360 application that displays all ongoing projects within a company and child companies.

Instead of accessing project information on a site-by-site basis, with our Unified Dashboard, you can access information across all project sites, significantly improving productivity and decision-making for clients. Get all of your sensor data, project statuses, and cost metrics in one page.

Lithophanes are light sculptures that are lit from behind to create a 3D-like image. We are focusing on redesigning and delivering a fully functional Shopify website to properly showcase the message of Lit3D. Through a redesign, we are prioritizing accessibility, establishing visual branding, simplifying the process of ordering lithophanes, and emphasizing the focus on the stories that come with lithophanes, rather than the product itself.

Regarding accessibility, we are ensuring that the website is user-friendly by complying with AODA AA standards and focusing on the website being user-friendly with multiple devices to ensure optimal performance for many.

For the brand guide, we have established visual elements that will represent Lit3D, which will help create a recognizable and distinct brand identity. Lit3D’s new website design aims to be more elegant, modern and minimalistic. This will be done by using minimal, subtle web design, primarily using sans serifs for a cleaner look and using a limited palette of colours that consists of gold, black and white. Additionally, we are working towards making the website more interactive, such as implementing hover states for interactive feedback and slow animations for the landing page for an enhanced user experience.

We will also simplify the process of ordering lithophanes by making sure that all pages have easy navigation back to the shopping cart.

Lastly, we are emphasizing the message of Lit3D which is prioritizing the stories and memories that come with lithophanes, instead of focusing on them being simply transactional products. This message will be conveyed by keeping web design subtle to not distract users from the targeted purpose of having lithophanes. The wording used to sell lithophanes will also consistently remind customers that they are buying more than just a light sculpture, but a memorable experience.

An application to allow booking of a sports facility. Administrators can add a facility, create time slots that they are available to rent, and add it to a map. Users can then view the map to select the facility they would like to book, see what time slots are available, then create a booking.

It is a video to create a scenario of how a mystery shopper works. We have a story of two students one of them is a mystery shopper, and he explained to his friend how he can have a job as a mystery shopper. So we will make a short story of around 30 – 60 min for social media content.

The focus of this project is to provide a platform for Zoho CRM, in which users can identify duplicate records within their Zoho record modules. Primarily, the software developed through this project is an extension, which will identify duplicates within Zoho’s default Accounts, Contacts and Leads modules. The extension also provides the user with a variety of search settings and comes with a local database with which data can be synced to to save on API calls to the Zoho servers. Search settings include the ability to search by multiple fields, which are combined using either AND or OR operators to create a search pattern. An option to exclude data from the search based on the presence of specified values is also provided. Finally, the ability for users to schedule searches has also been implemented, allowing users to schedule searches on each module with their specified settings.

Our project aims to measure and track greenhouse gas emissions from residential waste while also organizing digital markets to understand waste flows. This approach seeks to solve important environmental problems, like climate change, by showing how waste management affects emissions. Many communities face poor waste disposal issues, leading to higher greenhouse gas emissions and less recycling. By creating a system to track waste, the project will help identify areas that need improvement and encourage recycling and waste reduction. We are trying to achieve environmental goals create economic opportunities and improve the quality of life in the community.

Designed Spaces specializes in home staging for clients in the Hamilton region and the Greater Toronto Area, primarily for homeowners and real estate agents looking to enhance property appeal before listing for sale. The project focuses on rebranding and redesigning websites to better represent their value in a fast-changing competitive industry.

Through our research, we identified key customer insights. Clients prioritize affordability, as Designed Spaces maintains cost-efficiency by owning staging materials rather than relying on rentals. Additionally, they require quick turnaround times, given the speed of the real estate market in these regions. Designed Spaces’ customers also appreciate custom staging solutions that can be tailored to specific market trends, such as modern, minimalist, or family-oriented design, to increase the engagement of target buyers.

Our research shows that competitors in staging and real estate offer varied approaches: staging companies focus on speed and creativity, design firms integrate staging with broader services, real estate agents provide in-house staging for convenience, and DIY options attract budget-sensitive clients. In contrast, we emphasize a tailored, high-quality staging experience that balances creativity and efficiency to set us apart.

The home staging industry is changing. Modern design trends now favor clean, simple looks with natural touches, which Designed Spaces includes in their staging. Furthermore, with many customers looking for eco-friendly options like energy-efficient lighting and repurposed furniture, sustainability has become increasingly important—an area where Designed Spaces can gain a competitive edge.

Another significant trend is digital innovation: virtual staging is seen as a practical and cost-effective option. Especially in a post-pandemic environment where virtual tours are common, virtual staging can be a valuable digital service that the Design Spaces can expand.

Our rebranding and website redesign will focus on showcasing these unique strengths. The refreshed website will emphasize their competitive features like quick project turnarounds, and ability to deliver trend-focused, customizable designs. Through an updated and visually engaging website, Designed Spaces will strengthen its reputation as a trusted and innovative staging partner for the GTA and Hamilton real estate markets.

The purpose of this project is to redesign the client’s website, optimizing its performance and enhancing its
functionalities.

PartnerSync is a project-matching platform developed by our team to connect Algonquin College faculty with external partners, creating tailored, impactful projects that meet real-world needs. By bridging the gap between academia and industry, PartnerSync facilitates meaningful collaboration, providing students with hands-on experience in tackling practical challenges.