BuddyUp: A social networking platform that allows users to connect based on shared interests within a specified radius with consideration for color blindness, mobility and cognitive impairments
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Communicating with other people is a part of everyday living, which lead to the formation of friendships. When similar interests, especially comes into play, the formation of friendships with others is relatively easier. However, with the introduction of the Internet and social media applications, interactions between people have become more virtual, taking away the benefit of intimate interactions. The solution proposed is a social networking application that allows users to connect with others who share similar interests within a given radius. With the application, users can now search for people who share their interests, chat with them and proceed to meet at an agreed location. The aim of the application is to encourages users to go out to meet new people and expand their network, retaining the benefits of face-to-face interactions with other people, and build a community of like-minded people.