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Island Market App

Your Comprehensive Guide to Lamma Island, Hong Kong

Hong Kong
Island Market App
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Front-end
Flutter or React Native
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Back-end
Node.js, Express
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App Type
Directory & Lifestyle Application

App Type

Directory & Lifestyle Application

Status

Live

Technologies

Mobile App (Flutter or React Native), Backend (Node.js, Express), Database (MongoDB), APIs (Google Maps API), Cloud Services (AWS)

Client Overview

The Island Market App is a directory app developed for Lamma Island, a hot destination in Hong Kong. Among other things, the app allows users to view extensive information, ranging from local business profiles and restaurant menus to ferry timetables, promotions, events, products, and many more. By creating a one-stop shop to access any island offerings, it hopes to both help residents and visitors alike.

How Does It Work?

Easy navigation for quick access to information.

View detailed profiles of local businesses and services.

Browse restaurant menus to find the perfect meal.

Access real-time ferry schedules for seamless travel.

Stay updated on exclusive deals and offers.

Island Market App

Project Objectives

The primary goals of the Lamma Island Directory app were
Enhanced App Development

A comprehensive directory app for Lamma Island, providing business profiles, restaurant menus, ferry timetables, promotions, and events

Real Time Analysis

Provide real-time information on events or schedules of the ferries to the users so that the users will always be updated with information

Friendly Interface

Design an easy-to-use interface, motivating natives and tourists alike to interact with it to explore more about the island's products and services.

Challenges

Real-time Updates Needed

Real-time update on the ferry schedule and local event update.

Balancing Info Volume

To find a balance between the high volume of information coming in while being simple and intuitive for the user.

Low Digital Presence

Small businesses in this locality need more digital presence and technical resources to get them on digital platforms.

Solution & Implementation

To address these challenges, we developed a directory app that featured
To address these challenges, we developed a directory app that featured

Real-Time API Integration

We have included the services of API, through which it pulls real-time data regarding ferry schedules to get the users the latest updates. Events and promotions have been provided with a flexible backend system so that businesses can easily update their information through the app.

Simple Navigation Design

We therefore structured the app into clear easy-to-navigate categories with a searching ability so that users do not get confused while looking for what they want to use

User-Friendly Dashboard

We offered an easy-to-use dashboard to local businesses, through which they could manage their profiles, upload menus, post promotions, and list products to ensure they can engage effectively with the digital platform without needing technical expertise.

Outcome

To address these challenges, we developed a directory app that featured
Increased User Engagement

The app was a go-to tool for all residents and visitors to Lamma Island, setting up a 50% increase in user engagement in the first two months of its launch.

Increased Sales

However, interestingly, local businesses reported a 30 percent increase in customer inquiries and sales coming through their app profiles.

Reduction Of Waiting Time

The ferry updates in the system were very essential for the benefit of tourists since they reduced the waiting time and made it much easier to plan a trip.

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