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Designers

Li Chih-Yun, Chen Zih-Jin, Lin Yu-He, Wu Yi-Chen, Chuang Chu-An

Year

2025

Category

New Talent

Country

Taiwan

School

Ming Chi University of Technology

Teacher

Kai-Chu Li

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Three questions to the project team

What was the particular challenge of the project from a UX point of view?
If farmers are unfamiliar with digital technologies, distrust virtual currencies, or lack basic education, it may reduce their willingness to use this service. To address these challenges, we will implement standardized warehouse measurement methods and provide more intuitive crop volume estimation tools for users with limited education. Additionally, we will adopt stablecoins as the virtual currency, enabling farmers to easily exchange them for local currencies at banks. This approach aims to enhance their willingness to participate and ensure the long-term success of the platform.

What was your personal highlight in the development process? Was there an aha!-moment, was there a low point?
At the beginning, we were perplexed by the immense challenge of addressing food waste, as it appeared difficult to resolve. Moreover, many infrastructure-related technologies are prohibitively expensive for users in low- to middle-income countries. However, when we introduced the concept of sharing and focused on improving storage efficiency, we experienced a breakthrough and identified a more feasible solution.

Where do you see yourself and the project in the next five years?
My team and I have gained valuable insights throughout the continuous optimization of this project. Moving forward, we plan to further enhance the feasibility of our service. First, we will conduct interviews to thoroughly understand the issues farmers face when using the application, as well as their habits and preferences. Additionally, we will select a specific region to investigate local crop characteristics, planting areas, and evaluate the compatibility of storage facilities and service scale. This will allow us to more accurately address farmers’ needs.

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