Inspiration
The Indian govt. has taken up the challenge of solving problems in Rural India like Agriculture, Education and Healthcare. But the highly skilled artspeople and craftsmen i.e. ARTISANS are ignored when it comes to aid from the government.
India has a very diverse and unique handicrafts culture that is slowly fading away due to 2 reasons
Lack of discoverability for artisans (to sell their products) Lack of consumer awareness (People just don't know about the beauty these artisans create!) We aim to solve this issue through our 2 sided marketplace and artisan awareness app - Artisell.
What it does
Simply, there are 2 apps involved in Artisell. The seller app and the buyer app. The seller app is meant for Artisans, and has a UNIQUE, SIMPLE, and INTUITIVE user experience catered to users who are laymen and have little or no knowledge of using smartphones. The USP of the seller app is that in just a few simple steps and careful guidance, the Artisan can sell his products online. Apart from this, the seller app has following features (All built with usability in mind)
1. Add product (4 steps -> Select category, Type or Say product name, Upload image, and Add Price)
Here automatically our system generates tags based on the image uploaded For every step there is visual cues and the artisan can press a button to HEAR a voice clip explaining what to do Incase there is no internet the product is stored offline and sent to server later
2. Accept Job offers
Any user/buyer can push job requests through the seller app. These can be viewed, reviewed and accepted by artisans
3. View nearby Artisans
The Artisan can view any nearby artisans in a list and map view - and one tap call them for any sort of query or discussion they might want to have Artisan can view his own profile as well
4. View Events/Melas/Fairs
Artisans generally look to attend various fairs and events to sell their goods. A lot of Artisans miss out of the opportunity due to lack of information. Both a list and a map view View products
5. Grid view of Artisans products
Can be tapped to see detailed view of the products
6. Language settings
With one tap the whole app can be toggled between HINDI and ENGLISH! The buyer app on the other hand, is also a unique and simple buying experience for customers (primarily wholesalers) to buy products directly from the artisans. Features include
1. Search Product by IMAGE
Upload an image and similar products will be displayed by our app
2. Search Product by KEYWORD
Search Product using Filters - Price, Quantity, etc.
3. Create a Job Request
Buyers can create job request which contains some sort of task they would want the artisan to complete Buyer sets the budget, approximate delivery date, description and OPTIONAL image to support the display On approval of any job request by any artisan - the buyer will be notified with the details of the artisan
4. View artisan details
Can view his products
5. Get Directions to reach artisans
Call Artisan
6. Product Details
Can view all the details of the product Can directly buy a product from here