Did you know that all people in the world are six or fewer social connections away from each other?

Imagine a platform that combines the best of social networking with engaging game-like elements, making connecting with others a fun and rewarding experience. Our goal is to create a user-friendly web-based platform that brings people together to communicate, share ideas, and collaborate on projects across different platforms. As part of this project, you'll be involved in incorporating gamification features into the platform, making interactions more enjoyable and encouraging active participation.

Join our team and help us build a dynamic social network that makes connecting with anyone in the world a breeze.

Target Audience

Who: Dev launchers between 18+ years of age who want to bring their ideas or collaborate on other dev launcher’s ideas. For more information check out our User Personas & Journey Maps (WIP) in FigJam. (DL Global Persona Repository)

Why: To accomplish Dev Launchers’ goal of building a network of developers, educational institutions, and employers by showcasing the skills of new talent in tech fostered by Dev Launchers.

What: Public web portrayal of work history, skills, knowledge, and case studies connected to friends and work acquaintances in the tech industry.

How: To access your User Profile, New Dev Launchers members can Create an Account, or returning members can go to the My Profile category on the dropdown menu after clicking on their name, both are located at the top right of your screen.

Core Features

  Sign in/Register

  User account settings

  Search, browse, and filter members

  View Member’s Profile

  Receive email and push notifications

Target Devices

  Desktop (95% of our audience)

  iPhone (4%)

  iPad (1%)

Target Browsers

  Chrome (77% of our audience)

  Microsoft Edge (16%)

  Safari (2.81%)

  Firefox (1.31%)

  Opera (0.54%)

Dependencies

IdeaSpace Team is a hub where we can make ideas into reality. Our platform allows Dev Launchers users to vocalize their ideas and then build them into a project.

Dev Recruit Team allows current and potential members to easily discover and learn about the projects they can join that align with their goals and experience

Chat Bot Team is creating an AI to help new members in the onboarding process by answering their questions.

Helpful Resources

Getting Started? Check this stuff out!

The Definitive Guide For Team Members

Important Links For Everyone:

ZenHub Team Board

Success metrics

Competitor audit

UX Research and Design Related:

Dev Launchers Brand Book

Design System Figma (V2.) - Updated: 03/16/2024

Design System Styleguide: How to Consume Components from the Styleguide? (video tutorial)

Design System Styleguide: How to Link and Update Library? (video tutorial)

Development Related:

Github Repository

Github Sprint branch - where the team's current changes live while a sprint is ongoing.

Interactive Shared Component Library