ProjecteSOS was developed for the UP! STEAM competition. More information about the experience is available in the Experience section.
About the app
ProjecteSOS is a fully functional mobile app that gamifies sustainability. It was designed to inspire and motivate young people to adopt environmentally friendly habits in everyday life. Through a points-and-rewards system, sustainable actions become a fun and interactive experience.
App status
Fully operational: all features were available and working at the time of publication.
Main features
Green activities system
- Users can register an eco-friendly activity once a day.
- Each activity awards points according to its environmental impact.
- Users level up after reaching defined point thresholds.
- The user avatar evolves as the level increases.
- A full history of registered activities is available.
Social features
- Advanced search for other community members.
- Global rankings with real-time scores and public profiles.
- Healthy competition that encourages sustainable habits.
Specialised sections
Personal profile
A personalised space where users can review progress and statistics, manage account information and preferences, view achievements and badges, and configure notifications and reminders.
Interactive ecological map
Shows nearby geolocated green points, recycling centres, and urban parks.
Lifestyle survey
Provides a personalised assessment of habits, feedback about lifestyle choices, and recommendations for improving environmental impact.
Technology and architecture
- Native Android frontend built with Kotlin.
- Android Studio as the development environment.
- Firebase for real-time data management.
- Firestore for storage and synchronisation.
- Firebase Auth for secure authentication.
Recognition
Created for UP! STEAM 3, ProjecteSOS demonstrates how technology can support positive social change by combining engaging interaction with environmental awareness.