MIT Innovation Ecosystem
Uncover global trends
The app provides actionable insights from decades of global data to help entrepreneurs identify growth opportunities.
The challenge was to create a user-friendly, data-rich web application that could effectively present and analyze MIT's vast collection of global economic and social data.
The platform needed to be accessible to a diverse user base, from students to PhD candidates and professors, while providing powerful tools for data visualization, comparison, and export. Additionally, it had to be scalable, secure, and adaptable for future enhancements.
Our Approach
We developed a comprehensive solution to address MIT REAP's unique data analysis needs:
Discovery & Research
- Analyzed MIT's extensive data collection and structure.
- Studied user needs across different academic levels and research areas.
- Explored best practices in data visualization and analysis tools.
- Investigated performance optimization for large dataset handling.
Design Thinking
- Created user personas for students, professors, and researchers.
- Developed wireframes and prototypes focusing on intuitive data exploration.
- Designed features to enhance data comparison and trend identification.
- Incorporated customization options for diverse research needs.
Agile Development
- Implemented iterative development cycles with regular feedback from MIT.
- Prioritized features based on academic and research requirements.
- Conducted continuous testing to ensure platform reliability and data accuracy.
- Planned for scalability to accommodate growing datasets and user base.
Technology Stack
- Frontend: VueJs for a responsive and dynamic user interface.
- Backend: PHP with Laravel for robust API development.
- Database: MySql for flexible data storage.
- Data Visualization: Advanced graphing libraries for custom chart generation.
Solution
Cygnis designed and built a comprehensive web platform tailored to the unique needs of the regional entrepreneurship ecosystem. This platform allows users to analyze trends and patterns across decades of data for over 100 countries, covering more than 40 metrics, fostering economic growth and social progress.
Data Management Module
Robust system for handling and organizing vast amounts of country-specific data across multiple metrics.
Third-party API Integration
Seamless integration with external data sources to enrich the platform's dataset.
Custom Graph Generation
Advanced tools allowing users to create custom graphs based on any combination of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Data Export Functionality
Options to export graphs as images and underlying data as CSV files for further analysis.
Comparative Analysis Tools
Features allowing users to compare and contrast data across countries and metrics easily.
Collaborative Features
Tools to facilitate collaboration among students, professors, and researchers using the platform.
Mobile Responsiveness
Optimized design ensuring seamless usage across various devices and screen sizes.
Scalable Architecture
Designed to accommodate growing datasets and increasing user base over time.
Mobile-First Design
Responsive design optimized for mobile devices, ensuring a seamless experience across all screen sizes.
From the beginning Cygnis Media an excellent team to work with. They are very professional and quickly understood our needs and how best to implement our vision for the project. Cygnis provided a clear proposal that fit our tight timeline and delivered on each milestone of the project as planned.
Travis Hunter
MIT REAP
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