Ganesha Exhibition Programme 2025

Anonymous platform for ITB students

Problem Overview

ITB students needed a safe space to express opinions, ask questions, and share experiences without fear of judgment or repercussion. Many students felt hesitant to speak openly in official channels.

Ganesha Exhibition Programme 2025 was created as an anonymous platform where students could freely discuss academic challenges, campus life, and sensitive topics while maintaining their privacy.

My Role

Lead Developer

UI/UX Designer

Project Manager

I led the development team while also handling the UI/UX design of the platform. My responsibilities included:

Designing the user interface with focus on anonymity and ease of use
Developing the frontend using React and Tailwind CSS
Implementing secure authentication system with Firebase
Managing team workflow and project timeline
Conducting user testing and iterating based on feedback

Process

1. Research & Discovery

Started with extensive research to understand student pain points. Conducted user interviews and competitive analysis.

2. Design & Prototyping

Created multiple design iterations, focusing on a clean interface that prioritized content while maintaining anonymity. Conducted usability testing with 15 students.

3. Development & Launch

Led a team of 4 developers through an agile development process. Launched beta version to 100 students for initial feedback before campus-wide release.

Challenges & Lessons

Key Challenges

Balancing anonymity with accountability to prevent misuse of the platform
Creating a moderation system that respected privacy while filtering inappropriate content
Scaling the platform quickly when it gained unexpected popularity

Lessons Learned

"The most important feature wasn't the anonymity itself, but creating a sense of community where students felt safe to express themselves."

"User testing revealed that students valued simplicity over complex features. We ended up removing several 'cool' features that added unnecessary complexity."

Results

10,000+

Active users

85%

User retention

30K+

Monthly posts

Ganesha Exhibition Programme 2025 became the go-to platform for ITB students to discuss campus issues, academic challenges, and share resources. The platform has been recognized by the university administration as a valuable feedback channel.

The success of this project led to requests from other universities to implement similar platforms, creating opportunities for expansion.