Full-Stack Case Study

DP Career Connect

A Full-Stack App Journey

From Research to Launch – UI/UX + Development Case Study showcasing modern mobile app development

DP Career Connect App Mockup

Project Overview

DP Career Connect revolutionizes professional development by connecting students and professionals with industry-relevant courses, mentorship, and career opportunities in a seamless mobile experience.

Role

UI/UX Design, Frontend Dev, Strategy

Duration

3 Months

Platform

Mobile App (iOS & Android)

Impact

1000+ Active Users

Tech Stack

Figma
Flutter
Firebase
Dart

UI/UX Breakdown

Research

Conducted extensive user research to understand the pain points of students and professionals seeking career development opportunities. Identified key personas and their unique needs.

  • User interviews with 50+ participants
  • Competitive analysis of 10+ platforms
  • Journey mapping and persona development
Wireframes and Design System

Wireframes & Design System

Created comprehensive wireframes and established a cohesive design system that ensures consistency across all app screens while maintaining accessibility standards.

  • Low-fi to high-fi wireframe progression
  • Component library with 50+ elements
  • Accessibility-first design approach

Final UI

Polished, modern interface that balances functionality with aesthetics. The final design incorporates user feedback and follows Material Design principles for optimal user experience.

  • Dark/Light theme support
  • Micro-interactions and animations
  • Responsive design for all screen sizes

Development Process

Built with Flutter and Firebase for scalable, cross-platform performance

Tech Stack & Architecture

Frontend

Flutter framework with custom widgets and state management using Provider pattern

Backend

Firebase suite including Firestore, Authentication, Cloud Functions, and Storage

Features

Role-based Authentication
Interactive Course Modules
Real-time Dashboard
Progress Tracking
Offline Content Access
Push Notifications
main.dart
// Role-based authentication implementation
class AuthService {
  Future<UserRole> authenticateUser(String email, String password) async {
    try {
      UserCredential result = await _auth.signInWithEmailAndPassword(
        email: email, 
        password: password
      );
      
      // Fetch user role from Firestore
      DocumentSnapshot userDoc = await _firestore
        .collection('users')
        .doc(result.user!.uid)
        .get();
        
      return UserRole.fromMap(userDoc.data() as Map<String, dynamic>);
    } catch (e) {
      throw AuthException(e.toString());
    }
  }
}

Launch & Growth Strategy

App Store Launch

Successfully launched on Google Play Store with optimized listing, screenshots, and ASO strategy that resulted in strong initial traction and user acquisition.

1000+
Downloads
4.8★
Rating
Play Store Listing

SEO Optimization

App store optimization and keyword targeting

Social Media

Instagram Reels and LinkedIn campaigns

Local Marketing

University partnerships and events

Paid Ads

Google Ads and Facebook campaigns

"The team delivered an exceptional mobile app that exceeded our expectations. The user experience is intuitive, the design is modern, and the development quality is top-notch. Our users love it!"
Founder, DP Career Connect

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