Navigating Constraints + Adapting Under Pressure.

Participating in the European Innovation Academy was an incredible experience. It was my first time abroad, collaborating with team members from various disciplines to develop a product in a startup environment, culminating in the thrilling opportunity to pitch our project to investors and venture capitalists.

However, it also came with its share of challenges. Each day brought different moving parts, and with limited time, I had the chance to apply my knowledge in a fast-paced, dynamic setting. One of the greatest challenges was developing the prototype while trying to understand how users would navigate it, given the short timeframe and limited testing opportunities.

While we aimed for ideal functionality, the constraints meant our prototypes may not have captured every detail perfectly. Nevertheless, they effectively illustrated the core concept of the application. Despite these challenges, the prototypes served as a solid foundation for grasping the application's vision and value.