How We Developed the Hoozin Mobile App for Event Creation and Management

The work consisted of three iterations:

• creation of basic functionality for organizing events;
• implementation of the backend and performing the necessary integrations;
• testing and correction of bugs, launch, and support.

Completed tasks:

• prioritizing functions for users interested in creating and managing events;
• development of basic functionality for launching events and preparation of the foundation for its expansion;
• implementation of an intuitive administrative panel for easy management of events;
• creating the ability to send invitations to individuals and groups to participate in the event and see their reactions;

• adding a calendar for easy selection/changing the date and time of an event;
• implementation of a notification system to notify users about new invitations and planned events;
• ensuring correct operation of the user interface and adaptation for iOS and Android users and various devices.

Completed tasks:

• programming the server part of the product and designing the database for reliable storage and processing of information;
• optimization of event management through the administration panel and customization of user roles;
• integration of various communication methods using Twilio programmable tools;

• setting up email, SMS, push notifications, and transactional messages through the SendGrid cloud service;
• implementation of PayPal as a fast and secure way to send/receive money for tickets to paid events.

Completed tasks:

• functionality and usability testing for iOS and Android users;
• testing in terms of compliance with the requirements of the audience from the U.S. and Canada;
• security testing in terms of hacking policies, authorization and authentication, and data security;

• compatibility tests with different devices of Android and iOS (for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac);
• deployment on the server, publication of apps in Google Play and App Store;
• assistance in finding and fixing technical problems with the product regularly.

In the process, the idea and the concept of the product were constantly evolving, but as a result, it was decided to create an event app. In this regard, there were frequent changes in the scope and many revisions.

For example, we originally planned to choose the payment gateway Stripe to pay for event tickets.

Later we decided to integrate with PayPal, as it offers more opportunities to enter new markets (it supports over 200 countries).

Thanks to the iterative approach to planning and execution of tasks, we were able to adapt to all the founder's decisions.

Create event

This is the app's main function, which allows you to start new events in a matter of minutes. It is enough to enter the name, location, start/end date and time, total slots and add a brief description. It's possible to create any number of events

Edit event

The created event can be updated, for example, to change the date of the event. If the event is no longer relevant, it is easy to cancel it with one click. Also, in editing, we have provided the function Lock This Event.

Add members

When creating an event, it is possible to add participants from the displayed list of friends. These can be either individuals or entire groups. Here you can also delete participants. The maximum number of invited people is 1,000, but only 40 people can accept the invitation. If the organizer has a paid subscription, then there are no restrictions.

Calendar

The calendar displays the events for the month. We ensured that users can monitor events created and scheduled for attendance in an intuitive format.

Notifications

Our team tried to create a convenient notification system. The user receives notifications not only about new invitations but also about planned events that will start in the near future.

Admin panel

The app is suitable for corporate use. Its functionality is adapted to the requirements of business users responsible for planning, launching, and managing events.