Project Proposal: Dorm Deals

Site Overview

Dorm Deals is a platform envisioned to streamline the process of selling and buying dorm-related items among college students. Students can list items they wish to sell (like bed frames, desks, monitors) and potential buyers can easily browse and communicate with sellers. The primary goal is to create a user-friendly marketplace, reduce waste by recycling items, and help students find budget-friendly deals.

Intended Audience

The primary users for Dorm Deals are college freshmen and sophomores, typically aged between 18-20, who are transitioning into off-campus housing. These users are looking for affordable alternatives to buying brand-new items, and they value the convenience of buying from their peers within the same university or locality.

Data Needed

Key data elements for the platform:

• User Details: Including username, encrypted password, email address, and activity timestamps.
• Item Listings: Details about the items such as type, description, price, condition, and associated images.
• Messages: Ensuring users can communicate, we need data about the sender, receiver, associated item, and the content of the message.

Example Schema