Finding home, made simple for students.

UI/UX & Frontend4 monthsSep 2024Trivandrum

UI/UXFRONTENDBRANDING

Overview

It started as a hostel finder. Now, PgBee is a student housing platform that connects students with verified property owners in Trivandrum. It features a search-first experience, owner verification, and a simple dashboard for property management.

Live Site

Project Process

Discovery & Brief

Student housing pain points

Research & Requirements

Surveyed 100+ students

Competitor Analysis

Studied housing platforms

Wireframing & IA

Search-first experience design

Visual Design

Trustworthy, warm branding

Development

Next.js + Node.js + PostgreSQL

Testing & Launch

Beta tested with 50 students

The Challenge

Students struggled with fake listings and scams
No centralized platform for student housing in Trivandrum
Owners wanted simple listing management

The Approach

Implemented owner verification system
Built search with filters for budget, location, amenities
Created a simple dashboard for property owners

Process & Methodology

Phase 01

User Research

Conducted surveys with 100+ students across CET and other colleges to understand housing pain points.

Phase 02

UX Design

Focused on trust signals — verified badges, owner profiles, and photo-rich listings to combat the scam problem.

Phase 03

Development

Next.js frontend with Node.js/PostgreSQL backend. Implemented map-based search and real-time availability.

UI Design / Final Visuals

Conclusion

Launched with 50+ verified listings in Trivandrum, serving 200+ active student users in the first month.

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