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DubHacks Prompt

"…embrace the nostalgia of shared experiences and memories as we journey towards a more connected future. Explore innovative ways to strengthen bonds within communities and address social issues through technology and collaboration."

When

October 12–13, 2024

Role

UI/UX Designer

What

UI/UX Design
UX Research

How

Figma

Who

Kevin Wang
Vernon Lumpkin
Adam Ketafian

Overview

Managing events for Greek life organizations can be complicated, with disorganized guest lists, fragmented communication, and inconsistent ticketing methods. The goal is to streamline how organizations plan events, invite members and other chapters, and manage attendance while ensuring smooth coordination and compliance with risk policies.

Outcome

Organization Features

  1. Chapter Management: Organizes members into subgroups.

  2. Event Management: Enables organizations to plan events, send invitations, manage guest lists, and track attendees.

  3. Invitations Management: Enables organizations to assign specific members or subgroups to events.

My Events

View events you're hosting and those you've been invited to, all in one place. Easily track event details, manage invitations, and stay updated on upcoming events.

my events

Create Events

Easily plan and organize events by customizing details, inviting members or subgroups, and managing guest lists.

create events

Search

Quickly search and find events or members with by filtering results based on categories.

search for events

Assign Members

Manage your organization effortlessly by assigning members to subgroups, such as pledge classes, alumni, or executive boards.

assign members

Our Presentation

Watch our BuyIn demo video for DubHacks!

Process

Stakeholders

Fraternity and Sorority Event Coordinators

  • Create and manage events.

  • Track and manage event invitations for specific individuals, class groups, or entire chapters.

  • Assign members or groups to attend events hosted by other organizations.

  • Keep a record of and view RSVP's and attendance.

Fraternity/Sorority Members and Event Goers

  • Receive invitations for relevant events.

  • Confirm attendance easily and keep track of upcoming events.

User Needs

Buyin user persona

How might we…

simplify event planning and attendance management for Greek life organizations in a way that is organized and compliant with risk policies?

Reflection

Future Steps

  1. Integration: Expand BuyIn beyond Greek life to serve other university clubs and organizations.

  2. Apple Wallet: Redesign the mobile app for improved on-the-go event management.

  3. New Features: Introduce analytics dashboards to provide insights into attendance trends and event success. Add features like incident reporting and emergency alerts to enhance risk management tools.