Technologies: Flutter, WordPress REST API, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Firebase, Mobile Development, CMS Integration, Location-Aware Services, Multimedia

Project Overview

The Néprajzi Múzeum App is a cross-platform digital guide designed to enhance visitor experiences at the Hungarian Museum of Ethnography. The app leverages Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons to provide contextual, location-aware content for visitors, delivering detailed information about exhibits as they move through the museum.

A WordPress-based CMS powers the backend, allowing museum curators to effortlessly manage content and update exhibit information in real-time.

Challenges & Problems Solved

• ✅ Real-Time Indoor Navigation & Beacon Accuracy:
  • 🔹 BLE beacons enable precise, real-time proximity detection, triggering contextual content when visitors approach exhibits.
  • 🔹 Optimized beacon signal strength to reduce interference and ensure accurate content delivery.
• ✅ Seamless Cross-Platform Experience:
  • 🔹 Used Flutter to provide a smooth experience on both iOS and Android, reducing development costs by 40%.
  • 🔹 Ensured native-like performance, integrating platform-specific optimizations for UI smoothness and BLE efficiency.
• ✅ Easy Content Management for Museum Staff:
  • 🔹 Integrated with WordPress API, allowing museum curators to:
  • Update exhibit descriptions, images, and audio content in real-time.
  • Manage multiple language versions of the content.
• ✅ Engaging Multimedia & Interactive Content:
  • 🔹 Integrated audio guides, high-resolution images, and interactive quizzes to create a more immersive museum experience.
• ✅ Offline Mode for Visitors:
  • 🔹 Preloaded exhibit data ensures visitors can still access content without an internet connection, crucial for areas with weak signals.
• ✅ Accessibility Enhancements:
  • 🔹 Added text-to-speech support for visually impaired visitors.
  • 🔹 Optimized font sizes, contrast settings, and navigation elements for better usability.

Technical Implementation

• 🔹 Tech Stack: Flutter (Dart), Firebase, WordPress REST API, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
• 🔹 Content Management: WordPress CMS for easy content updates
• 🔹 Proximity & Indoor Positioning: BLE Beacons for automatic content triggers
• 🔹 Push Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging for event alerts & updates
• 🔹 Offline Support: Local caching of exhibit content

Communication & Project Management

• 🔹 Agile sprint planning with bi-weekly reviews
• 🔹 Jira for issue tracking, Confluence for technical documentation
• 🔹 Collaboration with museum curators for content validation
• 🔹 Regular usability testing with real visitors

QA & Testing

• 🔹 Field Testing with BLE Beacons to ensure accurate content triggering
• 🔹 Automated UI tests for stability across multiple devices
• 🔹 Accessibility Testing to meet inclusive design standards
• 🔹 Performance Testing to optimize BLE beacon interactions and app responsiveness

Outcome & Results

• 🚀 Enhanced visitor engagement with location-aware content
• 🚀 Improved museum operations with real-time content management
• 🚀 Seamless offline functionality, ensuring accessibility without mobile data
• 🚀 Cross-platform support, reducing maintenance efforts for iOS & Android