// case study · prod_lostnfoundhelper

Lost & Found Helper

Lost it? Found it!

// founder · I2P2.0/002
Mitansh Dhelaria
4th · Broadway International School

Just a crazyy kid exploring the world.

// the problem

Help things find their way home. Post a lost item, share something you found, and reunite people with what matters.

build timeline.

3 entries
  1. phase 1: think & research

    Conduct user research to define the core value proposition for a digital lost-and-found management platform. Outline the primary personas (e.g., campus administrators, event organizers, and community members). Map out the critical user journeys: logging a found item with a photo, searching the database for a lost item, and the verification process for claiming. Focus on planning a minimalist, Gen-Z friendly interface to modernize a traditionally clunky process.

  2. phase 2: build

    Develop the core MVP architecture. Integrate Supabase inside Lovable to handle user authentication, secure image hosting, and the real-time database of lost-and-found inventory. Build the front-end dashboard with smart filtering and search capabilities to easily match lost claims with found items. Ensure a seamless and stable deployment pipeline via Lovable Hosting for rapid beta testing and iteration.

  3. phase 3: pitch

    Launch the beta version of the application. Execute a localized pilot rollout by pitching the platform to local schools, educational institutes, and event spaces around Surat as a high-fidelity replacement for the physical "lost and found box." Gather engagement metrics, test the resolution rate of lost items, and collect user feedback to refine the platform for a broader V2 release.

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