"Transforming the hostel mess experience from 'Management's Convenience' to 'Student's Experience'."
Mess Connect is a digital bridge between hostel residents and the kitchen administration. [cite_start]Born from a rigorous Design Thinking process, this application solves the "Monday Morning Crisis," reduces food waste, and democratizes menu planning through real-time feedback and voting[cite: 708, 709, 713].
| Login Portal | Live Feedback Wall | Menu Voting |
|---|---|---|
Through our research (Dustbin Analysis & Surveys), we discovered a critical disconnect:
- [cite_start]40% of students skip breakfast on Mondays due to poor menu planning[cite: 75, 523].
- [cite_start]Food Wastage: Unpopular dishes result in overflowing bins and financial loss[cite: 51].
- [cite_start]Lack of Voice: Physical complaint registers are ignored, leading to a feeling of helplessness among residents[cite: 382, 390].
Mess Connect replaces vague complaints with actionable data.
- [cite_start]Transparent Feedback: A digital wall connecting students directly to the chef[cite: 711].
- [cite_start]Democratic Choice: A voting system for the "Sunday Special" ensures the majority gets what they want[cite: 713].
- [cite_start]Anonymity: A toggle to protect student identity, encouraging 40% more honest reviews[cite: 738].
Simulates a secure environment where only verified hostel residents (via Name/Roll No) can access the system.
No more fixed menus! Students vote on three options (e.g., Masala Dosa vs. Chole Bhature). [cite_start]The progress bars update dynamically to show the winning dish[cite: 662].
- Real-time posting: Comments appear instantly.
- [cite_start]Anonymous Mode: Toggle switch allows students to give honest critiques without fear of retaliation[cite: 698].
- Visual Distinction: Named users are highlighted in Teal, Anonymous users in Gray.
Visualizes the projected results of using the system:
- [cite_start]15% Reduction in daily food waste[cite: 97, 742].
- [cite_start]4.1/5 Student Satisfaction Score (CSAT)[cite: 102, 743].
- [cite_start]24h Complaint resolution time[cite: 105, 744].
[cite_start]This project was built using the 5-stage Design Thinking methodology[cite: 403]:
- [cite_start]Empathize: "Fly-on-the-wall" observation of dustbins and interviews with 100 students[cite: 429].
- [cite_start]Define: Identified the core problem—the disconnect between menu planning and student cravings[cite: 406].
- [cite_start]Ideate: Brainstormed solutions like "Tinder for Food" before settling on a Voting App[cite: 609].
- [cite_start]Prototype: Evolved from paper sketches to the interactive web prototype in this repo[cite: 650].
- [cite_start]Test: Validated with users, resulting in the addition of the "Anonymous Toggle"[cite: 698].
- HTML5: Semantic structure.
- CSS3: Glassmorphism UI, CSS Variables, Flexbox/Grid, and Keyframe Animations.
- JavaScript (Vanilla): DOM manipulation for the chat system, voting logic, and authentication simulation.
[cite_start]We are students from the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, KIET Group of Institutions[cite: 327].
| Name | Roll Number | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Shivam Kumar | 20250100400300 | Team Lead / Dev |
| Pratyush Verma | 202501100400248 | Research |
| Sarthak Verma | 202501100400285 | UI/UX |
| Saubhagya Jaiswal | 202501100400289 | Ideation |
| Shivam Nayer | 202501100400301 | Prototyping |
| Pranav Shukla | 202501100400243 | Testing |
[cite_start]Submitted to: Prof. Anuraag Raj Narayan[cite: 18].
- Clone the repository:
git clone [https://github.com/your-username/mess-connect.git](https://github.com/your-username/mess-connect.git)
- Open
index.htmlin your web browser. - Login: Enter any Name and Roll Number.
- Explore: Vote for food and post feedback!
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