Potrafię-Decyduję-Działam – Warmia i Mazury – Contest Platform

Problem:

PDD faced the challenge of creating a modern, centralized contest platform for startups that would:

• Ensure a transparent and fair evaluation of submitted projects.
• Enable efficient management of contest submissions.
• Automate communication with participants at every contest stage.
• Generate reports and statistics for organizers and jury members.
• Comply with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards, ensuring usability for individuals with diverse needs.

The lack of an adequate tool led to time-consuming project evaluations, inefficient communication with participants, and difficulties in analyzing contest results and statistics.konkursowych.

Actions:

1. Needs Analysis for Organizers and Participants:
   • Identified key features essential for effective contest management.
   • Defined the requirements of organizers, jury members, and participants.
2. UX/UI Design:
   • Designed a modern, intuitive user interface tailored to the needs of organizers and participants.
   • Ensured platform responsiveness for seamless usage across various devices.
3. Submission Registration Module:
   • Introduced a dynamic registration form, enabling participants to easily submit their projects.
   • Allowed uploading of documents, presentations, and other materials in a single interface.
4. Project Evaluation Module:
   • Developed an advanced evaluation system enabling jury members to assign scores and comments.
   • Provided each jury member with a personalized evaluation panel with summary results.
5. Automatic Report Generation:
   • Enabled automatic generation of final reports with evaluation results.
   • Provided organizers with quick access to contest statistics and analyses.
6. Communication Module:
   • Integrated automatic email and SMS notifications to inform participants about submission statuses and contest stages.
   • Added a group communication system for organizers and participants.
7. Accessibility Optimization (WCAG 2.1 AA):
   • Aligned the platform with WCAG 2.1 AA standards to ensure usability for individuals with disabilities.
   • Optimized navigation structure and used high-contrast interface elements.
8. Statistics and Analytics Module:
   • Created a dashboard displaying key performance indicators (KPIs).
   • Provided real-time data on submissions and evaluations for organizers.

Solution to the Problem:

The contest platform created for PDD became a crucial tool for managing startup contests, offering:

• Transparent project evaluations: Jury members can objectively assess each submission using a standardized panel.
• Efficient submission system: Participants can easily submit applications and contest materials.
• Automated communication: Email and SMS notifications eliminate errors and delays.
• Report and analytics generation: Organizers have full access to real-time statistics and results.
• Digital accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA): The platform is user-friendly for individuals with diverse needs, meeting the highest accessibility standards.

Client Achievements:

• 60% increase in contest submissions due to a simplified registration process and improved communication.
• 50% reduction in project evaluation time thanks to the automated system and report generation.
• Improved communication quality: Automatic email and SMS notifications enhanced transparency throughout the contest.
• WCAG 2.1 AA compliance: The platform is accessible to all users, regardless of their abilities.
• Enhanced data analysis and management: Organizers have easy access to reports and statistics.

Why Us?

• Experience in building contest platforms: We understand the needs of contest organizers and participants.
• Intuitive user interfaces: Our platforms are easy to use for all stakeholders.
• Process automation: We implement tools that eliminate manual errors and accelerate organizers’ work.
• Digital accessibility: Our platforms comply with international WCAG standards.

Further Cooperation:

• Mentoring module for startups: Introducing a space for mentors to provide individual consultations and coaching sessions for startups.
• Investor panel implementation: Enabling direct communication between startups and potential investors.
• Advanced analytical tools: Implementing enhanced functions to monitor contest effectiveness.

New Opportunities:

• Expansion to international startup contests: Scaling the platform for foreign markets.
• Integration with networking platforms: Connecting the platform with tools for building business relationships among participants.
• Contest gamification: Implementing gamification elements to increase participant engagement.
• Development of a mobile version: Offering full platform functionality on mobile devices.