Capstone Projects | Information School | University of Washington

Last Mile Innovations: Leveraging Smart Solutions for Efficient Amazon Warehouse Audits

The Site Audit Tool revolutionizes the warehouse audit process for design engineers at Amazon's Last Mile team. Developed by Team Phoenix, this AWS-based web interface addresses the shortcomings of traditional spreadsheet audits by enhancing efficiency, improving the tracking of critical issues, and fostering better collaboration among auditors. As Amazon expands its network of delivery stations, engineers must ensure each site aligns with the 'Digital Twin' before launching. This tool digitizes the process, integrating features like real-time data synchronization, dynamic user interfaces, and robust backend support. It empowers engineers to swiftly identify and resolve discrepancies, ultimately boosting operational accuracy and efficiency.

LifeLens

Nurses spend the most amount of administrative time charting and reviewing information in health record systems (Yen et al., 2018). Based on our research, nurses confirmed that this stems from physical chart logging and data entries. LifeLens seeks to address this by providing a voice-to-text and automatic chart mapping system to allow nurses to record a voice note anywhere at any time. LifeLens’ processes the transcription and sorts the audio, saving at least 10-15% of time in our prototype testing. In doing so, nurses can redistribute this saved time toward their most important responsibility: Patient care.

LookingGlass - Take a look into your fridge and your food waste habits

LookingGlass addresses food waste among young adults (18-24) by offering a virtual fridge app. Core features include ingredient tracking and sharing, receipt scanning for inventory input, analytics to monitor habits, and recipe recommendations based on available ingredients. LookingGlass provides a solution to waste management and building better cooking habits by prioritizing accessibility, and giving users a full and free view of their food storage.

lululemon AI Tutor: Reducing Onboarding Time for Newly-Hired Store Associates

As a major omnichannel apparel retailer, lululemon employs thousands of retail associates across their 700+ stores. With a large and diverse product catalog, new employees must spend significant time learning what to recommend to shoppers. To combat steep onboarding time, we leveraged OpenAI’s latest GPT-4 model to create the lululemon AI tutor. The AI tutor is a web-based, internal platform that assists with the onboarding and training processes for newly hired lululemon in-store associates. The AI tutor utilizes Socratic-style questioning to gauge associate product familiarity and fill in critical knowledge gaps, facilitating efficient and thorough employee onboarding.

Mindscape: An All-in-One AI Mental Health Solution

In today's fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety are prevalent, prioritizing mental health is crucial. Our app harnesses the power of wearable device data, such as Apple Watches, to empower users with personalized insights and recommendations for enhancing their mental well-being. By leveraging continuous data tracking and machine learning algorithms through Splunk, our user-friendly platform offers instant guidance, fosters greater awareness, and promotes proactive mental health management. With a focus on accessibility and engagement, our solution represents a significant step towards mental wellness in the digital age.

Optimizing Digital Collection Navigation for the Law Library of Congress: Foreign Legal Gazettes and Spanish Legal Documents

The Law Library of Congress is in the process of digitizing its many physical collections to expand public access to its valuable resources. This project focuses on evaluating and improving accessibility and user interface for two of the collections: “Foreign Legal Gazettes in the Law Library of Congress” and “Spanish Legal Documents (15th-19th Centuries).”

PetLife - Online Pet Community

PetLife provides pet owners comprehensive pet care knowledge to reduce veterinary visits and ensure the well-being of their beloved pets. The web platform is an online community tailored to the needs of pet owners and serves as a centralized hub where pet owners can access valuable resources, engage with other pet owners and breeders, and exchange insights and experiences related to pet care.

REACH - Resource, Education, Accessibility, and Community Hub for UW Students with Disabilities

According to research, Disability Resources for Students (DRS) at the UW lacks holistic resources to equitably aid students outside of the classroom. To address this, we designed REACH, a web-application that offers UW students easy access and connection to resources both on-campus and off, connection with like-minded students through an anonymous discussion forum, and convenient answers to common questions and issues other students with dis/abilities have experienced at UW. Our mission is to empower students with disabilities by providing an online platform where they can discover a supportive community and access essential resources, tailored to their unique needs.

Revitalizing the UW Mitochondria and Metabolism Center’s Website

The University of Washington's Mitochondria and Metabolism Center (MMC) is at the forefront of mitochondrial research. However, their website did not reflect the innovation and advancements made within. We redesigned the site to improve navigation hierarchy and content flow, as well as accessibility through increased color contrast and alt text on images. Our redesigned website enhances the user experience through improved accessibility to content, which amplifies user engagement. The redesign transitions the MMC into an era of digital excellence that reflects their significant contributions to science, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing with other research centers.

Seattle Emergency Awareness

The Catastrophe Awareness Team project helps students stay safe in an emergency by sharing earthquake preparedness information for the Seattle area. Seattle lies over a number of large fault lines, making it particularly susceptible to earthquakes, and is in anticipation of ‘The Big One,’ an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 or higher sometime in next 30 years. By targeting users new to the Seattle area, we provide directions to their nearest emergency shelter, a concise and downloadable preparedness guide, and a resource-filled quiz to reinforce knowledge. Ultimately, SEACAT is a one-stop shop for Seattle residents to gain baseline preparedness for earthquakes.

iSchool Capstone

2024