reFern Web Platform Redesign

The project involves redesigning and developing the next version of reFern, a B2B sustainability platform tailored for interior design professionals. The primary goal is to create a high-quality prototype that enhances user experience and integrates interactive features and AI-assisted sustainability tools. The platform will enable users to simulate furniture items, assign material compositions, calculate embodied carbon, and track sustainability metrics for commercial interior projects. The development process will follow Agile/Scrum principles, structured around two-week sprints, with clearly defined product goals and deliverables. This project offers students the opportunity to apply their full-stack development skills, data modeling, and simulation logic within a real-world SaaS product, focusing on climate tech and AI applications in design.

Scalable Cloud Architecture Design for reFern

reFern, a cleantech startup, is seeking assistance in identifying and applying for grants and pitch competitions to secure funding for its innovative projects. reFern, a company focused on sustainability and carbon for interior spaces, seeks to optimize its cloud infrastructure. The current architecture needs evaluation to identify areas for improvement, ensuring it can support the growing demands of their platform. The goal is to design a scalable cloud architecture that enhances performance, security, and efficiency. Students will analyze the existing setup, propose a cloud migration strategy, and suggest security enhancements. This project provides an opportunity to apply cloud computing knowledge and develop practical solutions for real-world challenges. The focus is on creating a robust plan that aligns with reFern's operational needs and future growth.