Blog Software Development Case Study: Interactive Religious Freedom Report for Aid to the Church in NeedCase Study: Interactive Religious Freedom Report for Aid to the Church in Need
Data visualization is an incredible tool for organizing complex data in a clear and easy-to-understand way. It allows crucial insights hidden within datasets to be transformed into accessible information and shared with a broader audience. One of our teams worked with a long-standing client to create an interactive report and website that effectively spread important information. Through the power of data visualization and high-quality UX design, the Religious Freedom Report is now accessible to everyone.
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The Client
Aid to the Church in Need is an international Catholic organization focused on supporting persecuted and suffering Christians worldwide. The organization’s General Secretariat is located in Germany, and it operates through 23 National Sections. ACN’s global structure enables it to quickly identify needs and respond with aid projects, supported by an efficient framework that minimizes bureaucracy while ensuring thorough verification and approval processes. ACN is primarily funded through donations and grants collected from individuals and companies.
Why Boldare
ACN decided to work with us based on a recommendation from the Product Owner, who had previously collaborated with our team on other projects. The most influential product we developed together was the YOUCAT mobile application. Internal advocacy also played a significant role in this decision.
The main criteria for selecting our services included an understanding of our offer and the total cost. ACN was looking for a partner who could not only deliver the product but also provide a forward-looking perspective, including the development of subscription models and user-friendly tools.
The Challenge
ACN faced a significant challenge in developing a functional and user-friendly webpage for presenting their Religious Freedom Reports. The existing version of the webpage was difficult to navigate, which hindered their ability to effectively showcase these critical reports. Additionally, these reports were crucial to ACN’s public relations efforts, particularly in securing funding from institutions and individuals. The challenge was to create a web application that would not only streamline the presentation of reports but also enhance their PR initiatives and fundraising endeavors.
Our Solution
During our collaboration with ACN, we developed a website designed to display, present, and compare the results of their Religious Freedom Reports. The platform includes an interactive map that allows users to visualize data according to their needs. The primary goal was to improve the accessibility and usability of these reports for both ACN and other interested organizations.
To ensure a comprehensive understanding of the project, we conducted Product Discovery Workshops (PDW) with ACN. These workshops allowed us to define the scope of the project, establish clear product goals, create detailed personas, and outline a roadmap for development.
Our team undertook extensive design work to ensure the tool was not only functional but also visually appealing. Throughout the project, we encountered several challenges, the most significant of which involved the importation of historical data and integration with Asana. Despite these challenges, our user-centric approach, which included user testing, allowed us to fine-tune the tool’s usability and effectiveness. We also provided training sessions to end-users to ensure they could efficiently utilize the product.
The product was developed during the Product-Market Fit (PMF) phase, ensuring it aligned with market needs and demands. The technology stack used included Strapi (Node.js), Vue, integration with Asana, GitHub, AWS, Vercel, and Terraform.
Our Scrum team was composed of Frontend and Backend developers, a designer, a Scrum Master, DevOps, a Product Strategist, and QA resources. The team’s composition was flexible and adapted to the evolving project requirements.
Communication between our team and the Product Owner (PO) was streamlined through tools such as calls, Slack, Jira, Figma, and Google Docs. Our collaboration spanned from December 2022 to July 2023, comprising 18 two-week sprints.
Conclusion
This cooperation enabled ACN to develop a functional tool that significantly improved the presentation of their Religious Freedom Reports.
The tool also supported ACN’s broader mission by enhancing their public relations efforts and fundraising initiatives.
The project demonstrated our team’s adaptability and expertise in delivering complex, user-centric solutions.
We have established an excellent relationship with the Product Owner, engaging in frequent discussions about future plans. This strong relationship presents opportunities for continued fruitful collaboration with the ACN foundation, potentially extending beyond their main headquarters in Germany to other branches.
The website, along with the data visualization reports, is available here. You can also watch our Behance case study.
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