Info: A hackathon project focused on creating a minimum-viable-presentation for an all-in-one Student Relationship Management (SRM) platform for teachers.

Type of Project: Collaborative product ideation, branding, and web development.

Tools Used: Figma (branding, mockups, and design collaboration), Framer (website design and development), various online tools for ideation and mockup generation.

Live Website: elementra.framer.website

Elementra was born during the 10-Hour Challenge Hackathon, a chaotic yet exhilarating sprint to create a minimum viable presentation (MVP). Our team—comprising Brian, Eric, Keyik, and myself—set out to tackle the challenges faced by overworked teachers.

Through rapid ideation, branding, and development, we created a cohesive brand identity and a fully functional website to present our solution: an SRM platform designed to help teachers focus on their students rather than administrative tasks. Despite obstacles (like my glasses breaking mid-sprint), we delivered a polished MVP that won first place among 12 other teams and actually got us connected to a Forbes 30 Under 30 Founder.

To develop a solution for teachers that:

• Reduces administrative burden.

• Provides tools for managing student progress efficiently.

• Enhances teacher-student relationships by freeing up time for meaningful interaction.

1. Identifying the Right Market: While we initially considered products for students, we realized their lack of purchasing power would limit adoption. Focusing on teachers gave us clarity and direction.

2. Time Constraints: Building a functional MVP within 10 hours meant juggling ideation, branding, and development under intense pressure.

3. Technical Hiccups: Broken glasses and tight deadlines tested not only my ability, but the whole group's ability to adapt and stay on track.

1. Ideation and Planning

• We brainstormed teacher pain points and explored multiple markets before settling on the idea of an SRM platform.

• Eric and Keyik led the GTM strategy and ensured the solution aligned with teachers’ needs and budgets.

2. Branding and Visual Identity

• Brian and I collaboratively developed the Elementra branding, iterating on names, colors, and typography until landing on a warm, inviting burnt orange palette.

• Tools like Figma and online AI helped us refine the brand and product mockups efficiently.

3. Website and MVP Development

• I led the effort to build the landing page in Framer, ensuring consistency across colors, buttons, and text styles.

• Key features like the scroll animation showcasing the product screens became a highlight of our MVP presentation.

Elementra is an all-in-one SRM platform designed for teachers, offering:

• Teacher Dashboard: Tracks grades, attendance, and behavior in intuitive charts.

• Student Profiles: Includes a “Wellness Score” and organizes all student data in one place.

• Teaching Assistant: Automates grading, lesson planning, and email drafting to save teachers valuable time.

• 1st Place at the 10-Hour Challenge Hackathon: Our hard work, creativity, and teamwork paid off, earning top honors among 12 competing teams.

• Connection with a CPO and Forbes 30 Under 30 Founder: We had the chance to meet up with a local top founder to talk about our future plans for Elementra and the budding future of AI in education.

Participating in Elementra’s creation was both a validation of my design skills and a reminder of the power of collaboration. The experience taught me:

• How to work effectively under pressure.

• The importance of asking the right questions during the beginning phases of creating something new.

• The immense potential for AI in solving real-world problems in education.

The scroll animation I built became a really cool aspect of our presentation, visually communicating our product’s value and making a lasting impression on the judges.

If Elementra were to move forward, our next steps would include finalizing the MVP, securing funding, and connecting with teachers for real-world testing and feedback. With further development, Elementra could revolutionize how teachers manage their classrooms and focus on what truly matters: their students.