Farmacy
Using advanced analytics to improve agricultural practices and enhance crop productivity. Traditionally, agriculture has relied on conventional methods and limited data analysis techniques to manage crops and maximize yield. However, with the advancements in technology and the availability of advanced analytics tools, there is an opportunity to revolutionize agricultural practices.
Farmacy is a comprehensive app that has been specifically designed to provide farmers with a one-stop solution for all their agricultural needs. With its advanced features and innovative approach, Farmacy aims to empower farmers and transform the way agriculture is practiced. By leveraging drone technology, predictive analytics, and a unique IPO stocks feature, Farmacy revolutionizes the farming industry, ensuring optimal crop selection, increased productivity, and enhanced profitability.
Team
Mihir Sharma, Ragunath Rajasekar
PHASE 1: RESEARCH
Precision Agriculture: Research has shown that precision agriculture techniques, when combined with advanced analytics, can lead to significant improvements in crop productivity and resource efficiency.
PHASE 2: PROBLEM DEFINITION
Traditionally, agriculture has relied on conventional methods and limited data analysis techniques to manage crops and maximize yield. However, with the advancements in technology and the availability of advanced analytics tools, there is an opportunity to revolutionize agricultural practices.
This involves defining clear goals and objectives, assessing the current state of agricultural practices, identifying relevant technologies, collecting and integrating data, developing analytical capabilities, planning technology implementation, fostering collaborations, monitoring and evaluating performance, scaling up successful implementations, and emphasizing continuous improvement.
Glenn Smith
Age: 65
Occupation: Small grocery store owner in Oregon
Education: High school diploma
Family: Married with two adult children, both working in different cities
Hardworking, honest, friendly, and a strong sense of community. Glenn values building relationships with his customers and providing them with quality products and services. He is a good listener and always willing to go the extra mile to help out his customers.
Enjoys fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family on weekends. He also has a passion for supporting local farmers and sourcing local produce for his store.
Glenn is comfortable using basic computer software for accounting and record-keeping purposes. He also has a smartphone and uses it for communication and occasional online shopping.
To provide a welcoming and friendly atmosphere in his store, to expand his product offerings, and to increase his store’s customer base. Glenn wants to continue growing his business while maintaining a good work-life balance and staying true to his values.
Competition from larger grocery chains and keeping up with the changing technology and trends in the retail industry. Glenn also struggles with balancing his time between running the store and spending time with his family.
Emma John
Age: 45
Occupation: Stay-at-home mother and homemaker
Education: Associates degree in childhood education
Family: Married with three children, ages 10, 12, and 15
Friendly, caring, and down-to-earth. Emma is active in her community and values supporting local businesses. She prioritizes her family’s health and wellness, and enjoys cooking and meal planning for her family.
Enjoys gardening, reading, and participating in community events. Emma also enjoys being outdoors, hiking and camping with her family.
Emma has a basic understanding of technology and uses a computer for online research and communication. She does not own a smartphone and prefers to rely on a traditional landline for communication.
To provide her family with healthy, wholesome food and to maintain a strong sense of community. Emma wants to support local businesses and ensure that her community continues to thrive.
Finding a variety of affordable, high-quality products in her rural community. Emma also struggles with limited transportation options, making it difficult for her to access other grocery stores or markets. She heavily relies on the small grocery store in her community for her family’s food needs.
PHASE 3: IDEATION
After mapping down all the ideas. It was time to create some basic wireframes, 3 visual design themes and consistent and cohesive design standards for the app.
PHASE 4: PROTOTYPING
After mapping down all the ideas. It was time to create some basic high-fi wireframes, visual design, and lastly, final designs along with consistent and cohesive design standards for the app.
