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Data Roadtrip: A No-Code Solution for Demographic Exploration
Technology Category
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Buildings
- Cement
Use Cases
- Building Automation & Control
The Challenge
Olivier Ballou, a graphic designer with a degree in political science, wanted to create an interactive web application that would allow users to explore and guess the demographics of different neighborhoods in the United States. The challenge was to create an engaging, user-friendly platform that could integrate real-life Google Streetview images and demographic data. The app needed to be built quickly and cost-effectively, and Olivier wanted the ability to make tweaks and changes himself. However, as a non-developer, he faced the challenge of creating a fully functional web app without the necessary coding skills.
About The Customer
Data Roadtrip is designed for users who are interested in exploring and understanding the demographics of different neighborhoods in the United States. The app is particularly appealing to those who enjoy interactive, game-like experiences. Users can be from any background, but a curiosity about socio-political trends and demographics is a common trait. The app has been tested by a hundred or so users, and has been particularly successful in schools. Olivier is now looking to partner with a foundation, non-profit, or elearning platform to promote and develop the project further.
The Solution
Olivier chose to use Bubble, a no-code platform, to build his app, Data Roadtrip. The app allows users to select a 'roadtrip' - a collection of real-life locations based on a theme. Users can then explore these locations via Google Streetview and guess the income, racial makeup, and political leanings of the area. After making their guesses, users receive a score and an interesting fact about the place. Olivier worked with a Bubble expert from India to build Data Roadtrip for just $1,000. The no-code platform allowed him to create a fully functional web app quickly and cheaply, and the ability to make changes in real-time over a Zoom call was a significant advantage.
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