Hootchie - Digital development of a community platform
2024

1. Title & short summary
Hootchie — digital platform for a growing community
Exclusive events, exchanges and trips combined in one platform
For the traditional Hootchie community, we have developed a modern platform with SvelteKit that brings together messaging, event planning, interest sharing and exclusive travel in a central digital environment.
2. About the customer
sector: Community/Lifestyle
organization: Hootchie
The Hootchie community has existed for many decades and regularly brings its members together at exclusive events and joint trips. The community continues to grow — offline and now also digitally.
3. Challenge/problem statement
- Make an established, exclusive community structure digitally tangible
- Create a secure platform for internal communication, event organization and exclusive content
 Provide a user experience that is modern and yet preserves the special character of the community

4. Solution approach/ procedure
- Development of a platform based on SvelteKit with individual dashboard for members
- Integrated chat and messaging function for direct exchange
- Event module with registrations, lists of participants and travel planning
- Exclusive access logic for members, including role and rights management
- A UI design that looks modern and at the same time maintains the familiar spirit of the community
5. Results and impact
- Continuous membership growth and high level of activity within the community
- Central platform for exchange, networking and sustainable community interaction
- Increasing participation rates and ticket sales through direct integration
- Coordinating group activities and regular community meetings
6. Conclusion & outlook
The Hootchie platform created a digital home for an established community with a long tradition.
Next steps: Add gamification elements, photo galleries, and other community features.
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