Design
Designing a Digital Platform for Local Artisans in Nairobi
Overview
What this challenge is about.
Your task is to design a digital platform business model for CraftConnect. You must define the value proposition for artisans and buyers, propose a revenue model (e.g., commission, subscription, freemium), and outline key platform features. Consider mobile-first design and offline capabilities. Success means a model that is financially sustainable and socially impactful. Deliver a Business Model Canvas, a platform wireframe, and a 5-minute video pitch.
The Brief
What you'll do, and what you'll demonstrate.
How can CraftConnect design a digital platform business model that empowers artisans and creates a sustainable marketplace?
Earning criteria — what you'll demonstrate
- Apply platform business model patterns to a social enterprise context
- Design value propositions for two-sided markets
- Evaluate revenue models for digital platforms in emerging markets
- Integrate social impact goals with business sustainability
Program Fit
Where this fits in your program.
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Skills
Skills you'll demonstrate.
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Roles this prepares you for.
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