Revolutionizing how people connect at career fairs and networking events
ORBIT is an innovative mobile app that transforms traditional event networking by leveraging Bluetooth-inspired proximity detection. Designed specifically for career fairs and professional networking events at UT Austin.
Built for: Texas Convergent Demo Day 2025
# Navigate to the app directory
cd iot-bt-orbit
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start the development server
npm startThen press i for iOS simulator or scan the QR code with Expo Go app.
- 🎨 Signature Orbit Visualization - Mesmerizing animated connections
- 📡 Bluetooth-Inspired Detection - Simulated proximity-based event discovery
- 🔥 Real-Time Firebase - Live event updates and check-ins
- 🎪 Event Management - Browse, track, and manage career fair events
- 👥 Smart Networking - Profile system with connection tracking
- 📊 Post-Event Analytics - Orbit recap with networking statistics
See the complete documentation in iot-bt-orbit/README.md for:
- Detailed architecture and tech stack
- Complete feature breakdown
- Design philosophy and principles
- Security implementation
- Future roadmap
- Frontend: React Native + Expo
- Language: TypeScript
- Backend: Firebase (Firestore, Auth, Storage)
- Navigation: React Navigation
- Animations: React Native Animated API
ORBIT represents the intersection of mobile technology, user experience design, and real-world problem solving. By transforming how students and recruiters connect at career fairs, we're making professional networking more accessible, engaging, and effective.
Made with 💙 for the UT Austin community