1 Project Manager
4 Developers
1 Designer
Helping People Navigate Venues with Ease
Role
UX Designer + Frontend Developer
Timeline
48 Hours
Team
Client
JumboHack 2025
[ OVERVIEW ]
As freshmen, unclear event layouts left us lost, frustrated, and missing out on clubs we wanted
During the hackathon, my role was to solve the challenge of helping students easily find available tables and navigate events without confusion.
OUTCOMES
Pitched web platform to Tufts University
Presented JumboMap to adminstration, gaining buy-in for real-world implementation.
Built a responsive, accessible, and scalable interface
Implemented TypeScript and Tailwind CSS solutions.
Enabled seamless admin and student workflows
Designed event management and table exploration features.
[ INITIAL FINDINGS ]
Users wanted to explore tables and events but struggled with a unclear way to do so...
They often rely on digital drawings of maps that are vague and hard to follow, leaving them lost and confused about where to go.
INSIGHTS
Students can’t easily find available tables
Without clear visibility, they waste time wandering and risk missing out.
Confusion is hurting the event experience
Unclear navigation makes participation frustrating instead of engaging.
Lack of real-time updates blocks accessibility
Students need instant table availability and location details to move efficiently.
[ DESIGNING THE FLOWS ]
Simplicity and responsiveness define JumboMap’s experience
I designed the responsive application so admins can easily manage events while students can search, filter, and explore tables directly from their phones—making discovery and participation simple across platforms.
[ DRIVING IMPLEMENTATION ]
An application that simplifies event management and table discovery
After we met with Tufts administration to showcase JumboMap and secured the backing of President Sunil Kumar. He championed the project for Community Day and other campus events, and we are continuing to work closely with administration to build credibility and drive adoption across the university.
[ USER RESEARCH ]
We believe collaboration with Tufts administration is key to JumboMap's success
We received valuable feedback around security and data privacy and also on expanding admin capabilities. In response, we enhanced the platform with additional features, like editing tables, managing listings, and tracking participation, ensuring it meets both institutional standards and the practical needs of admins.
INSIGHTS
Central hub for event management
Admins need a unified platform to reduce workload, eliminating the need to juggle multiple tools.
Managing tables should be simple and flexible
Table information and placements should be updated and managed easily without any technical barriers.
Self-service to reduce admin workload
Tablers should be able to enter their own info, reducing manual data entry and keeping records accurate.
[ FINAL DESIGNS ]
From setting up the event to exploring tables anywhere, anytime!
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Admin tools for events and tables
Responsive design onto mobile devices
Bug reports and feature requests
[ README ]
What I learned
Leading end-to-end design teaches adaptability and ownership
Managing the entire UI/UX process, from ideation to execution, strengthened my ability to make design decisions quickly while balancing functionality and user experience.
Rapid prototyping under time constraints enhances problem-solving
Working intensively over 36 hours pushed me to learn new technologies on the fly and find creative solutions, reinforcing the value of flexibility and iterative design.
[ EXPLORE ]
