Background

Our team was approached by a history professor from the second university of Turkey who wanted to create an online platform for academics to share their research and connect with each other. The professor had noticed that there was a lack of resources available for historians in Turkey, and he believed that an online platform could help fill this gap.

Problem

The main challenge we faced was creating a platform that would be user-friendly and accessible to academics with varying levels of technical expertise. We also needed to ensure that the platform would be secure and protect the privacy of its users.

Solution

We worked closely with the professor to understand his vision for the platform and what features would be most important to its users. We then designed a simple, intuitive interface that would allow users to easily upload their research and connect with other academics. To address security concerns, we implemented robust encryption protocols and regularly updated our software to stay ahead of potential threats.

Impact

The platform has been widely adopted by historians in Turkey, with over X% of all active researchers using it on a regular basis.
Users have reported increased collaboration and knowledge-sharing since joining the platform.
The platform has helped raise the profile of Turkish historians internationally, with several high-profile publications featuring research uploaded to the site.
User satisfaction surveys consistently report high levels of satisfaction with the platform's ease-of-use and security features.

Team

Aylin Kaya - Lead Developer
- Oversaw development of all software components and ensured adherence to best practices for security and usability.
Mehmet Yılmaz - UX Designer
- Designed the platform's user interface and conducted extensive user testing to ensure ease-of-use.
Emre Aksoy - Project Manager
- Oversaw project timeline and budget, and coordinated communication between the team and the professor.

Creating a Secure & User-Friendly Academic Platform