SOS Kinderdorf e.V.

Online Marketplace

Overview

In the Laboratory for User-Centered Innovation (LUCX) at the Munich University of Applied Sciences, a team of bachelor's students in the Information Technology program of the Industrial Engineering and Management program worked with SOS Kinderdorf e.V. to develop new approaches to fundraising. The "SOS Marketplace" application is aimed primarily at young people and their willingness to exert substantial influence in the implementation of projects by donating larger amounts.

SOS Kinderdorf e.V. wants to address young generation

SOS Kinderdorf e.V. wants to break new ground in communicating with potential donors and to involve the younger generation in particular in the use and experience of digital technologies. The dissemination of information about projects of SOS Kinderdorf e.V. as well as simple and uncomplicated possibilities to exert a positive influence through a donation are in the foreground. In addition, the influence achieved is to be made more visible to donors than before and opportunities for networking among donors are to be achieved.

A marketplace of heart projects

The "SOS Marketplace" shows the influence that a donation can have. Through a variety of categorizations, potential donors can quickly find their "heart projects" that best meet their personal needs. Regional aspects can play just as important a role as the type of project and target groups.The individual projects and packages are presented in detail. In this way, donors can become "finishers" and thus get projects off the ground or "get the ball rolling" as "starters" for a project.A marketplace is also a meeting place. This is also the case at the "SOS Marketplace". Donors can exchange ideas, report on their work on social media, invite others and network. This can also create long-term bonds between people.

About the User-Centered Innovation Lab

This Challenge was worked on as a joint project between the DTLab and the Laboratory for User-Centered Innovation (LUCX) at Munich University of Applied Sciences. Within the labs, students from multiple modules work in cross-functional teams on increments of long-term products. The topics of the lab's product portfolio include solutions for tomorrow's higher education, sustainable industrial production, and neighborhood and urban development.