// case study · prod_skillswap

SkillSwap

Teach Skills. Learn Anything. Swap Knowledge.

// founder · I2P2.0/003
Aarohi Dhelaria
8th · Broadway International School

Building SkillSwap.

// the problem

Join a global community where you can teach what you know, learn what you love, and swap skills that matter.

build timeline.

3 entries
  1. phase 1: think & research

    Conduct initial market research to define the core value proposition of the peer-to-peer Skill Swap platform. Outline user personas, focusing on a high-fidelity, Gen-Z friendly aesthetic for the interface. Map out the critical user journey: profile creation, skill categorization (what users offer vs. what they want to learn), and the framework for the matching algorithm.

  2. phase 2: build

    Develop the MVP architecture, integrating Supabase via Lovable for robust user profile and matching data management. Build the front-end dashboard where users can search, filter, and propose skill exchanges. Implement a secure in-app messaging system for users to coordinate their learning sessions, and ensure a seamless deployment pipeline via WebRTC for rapid iteration.

  3. phase 3: pitch

    Launch the beta version of the platform. Execute a targeted organic community outreach campaign within Surat to onboard the initial cohort of users and seed the marketplace. Prepare pitch materials demonstrating how the platform fosters collaborative, problem-solving education models, and gather early user engagement metrics for the V2 roadmap.

// technical note:These products are functional prototypes, not commercial software. As the result of raw logic and rapid iteration by young builders, users should expect architectural artifacts and edge-case bugs. We prioritize the speed of thought over the polish of production. Report bugs at bugs@theboringlab.in.

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