The problem

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Students struggle with rent payments while trying to build good financial habits. There's no incentive system for paying rent on time, and students often miss out on building credit or earning rewards from something they're already doing.

The Solution

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We built a rewards platform that gamifies rent payments. Students earn points for on-time payments, which convert into vouchers for clothing, food, and other essentials.

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My Role (Team of 4):

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Design Approach:

1. - Clear dashboard showing points and available rewards
2. - Gamified progress bars to encourage consistency
3. - Simple, trustworthy aesthetic for financial product
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Technical Implementation:

1. - Snowflake API for secure data handling
2. - JavaScript + Tailwind for rapid prototyping
3. - 24-hour delivery window

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Results

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To validate demand, I created a demo video and shared it on Twitter. It went viral, resonating with people who also wanted to motivate their future selves.

1. - 28,000+ views since launch

1. - Viral social media response validating the problem
2. - Zero signup friction achieved the core goal
3. - Learned the power of solving personal problems publicly