MatchMate

The Project's Idea As a group of students, we repeatedly encountered the same frustration: finding the right group partners for university projects is often random, stressful, and inefficient. Whether it’s matching by working style, shared interests, or skill level, current systems leave a lot to be desired. That’s why we developed the idea of a smart matching app specifically designed for group work in academic contexts. We brainstormed several app ideas, from health tools to task managers, but this concept stood out. It’s highly relevant to our current student life, offers a clear user need, and allows space for design-focused innovation. We also found the market relatively underdeveloped, giving us room to create something meaningful. The Project's Vision We want to build an app that helps students form ideal project groups based on shared preferences, availability, and working styles. The app should be easy to use, inclusive, and flexible. It will guide users through the matching process using short questionnaires or inputs and return suitable partners they can contact directly or be matched with automatically. Our prototype will focus entirely on the user experience: input forms, result pages, and user flows. AI will be assumed to function in the background but will not be implemented. ]]

The Project's Goal

Our goal is to simplify and improve the process of forming project groups at universities. By offering a digital, user-friendly solution tailored to students’ preferences and academic needs, we aim to reduce group work stress and improve learning outcomes. To achieve this, we need to fully understand how students currently form groups, their frustrations, and what they expect from a better solution.