Revolution laundry

DSI Conseil & Services, a digital services company, assembled a full team of designers, developers, and a project manager to create a solution tailored to the needs of Me Group and their users. This case study highlights the challenges faced, the solutions provided, and the results achieved.

1. Project Context

• Client: Me Group manages over 3000 automatic laundromats under the Wash ME brand, located in high-traffic areas such as supermarket parking lots, gas stations, and shopping centers.
• Project Goal: To create an intuitive and user-friendly website that allows users to quickly and easily locate nearby automatic laundromats, while providing information on available services and operating hours.
• Target Audience: The website is designed for regular and occasional laundromat users looking for a convenient solution to find nearby laundromats and view service-related information.

2. Challenges and Issues Faced

• Ease of Use and Accessibility: The website needed to offer a simple, intuitive interface suitable for both mobile and desktop users to meet the needs of a diverse clientele.
• Precise Laundromat Location: It was essential to integrate a robust geolocation system that allowed users to find the nearest laundromats based on their current geographical location.
• Display of Services and Information: The site needed to clearly display the services provided by each laundromat, such as washing, drying, and operating hours, while ensuring smooth navigation across various features.
• SEO Optimization: To ensure strong online visibility, the site had to be optimized for search engines, attracting potential users searching for nearby laundromats.

3. Solution Provided by DSI Conseil & Services

Dedicated Team:

• Project Manager: Managed coordination between Me Group and the DSI Conseil & Services team, ensuring deadlines were met and client expectations fulfilled.
• Front-End and Back-End Developers: Developed a responsive interface and robust architecture to manage real-time information on laundromat locations and services.
• UI/UX Designers: Designed an ergonomic and user-friendly interface optimized for both mobile and desktop use, providing seamless navigation and enhancing the user experience.

Technologies Used:

• Backend: ASP.NET, to provide robust data management for laundromat services and locations.
• Database: SQL Server, used to store and manage information on each laundromat's locations, services, and hours of operation.
• Frontend: Angular, used to create a smooth, responsive user interface that facilitates laundromat search and service information access.
• REST API: Integrated to manage user geolocation queries, allowing the display of nearby laundromats based on the user’s geographic location.
• SEO: Optimized content to ensure maximum visibility in search engine results.

4. Project Management Methodology

Agile Approach: The project followed Agile methodology, allowing for continuous feedback from Me Group and rapid adjustments based on user needs. Each development sprint delivered key features progressively.

Management Tools:

• Jira for task tracking and version management.
• Confluence for documenting technical specifications and processes.
• Git for version control and collaboration between development teams.

Collaboration with Me Group: Weekly meetings ensured feature validation, priority adjustments, and alignment with end-user expectations.

5. Results Achieved

• Quick Laundromat Location: The website now enables Me Group users to quickly locate nearby Wash ME automatic laundromats using an efficient geolocation system.
• Optimized User Experience: The user-friendly and intuitive interface, optimized for both mobile and desktop use, improved user satisfaction and made accessing laundromat information easy.
• Clear Display of Services and Hours: The site allows users to easily view available services at each laundromat, along with operating hours, enhancing transparency and building customer trust.
• Client Satisfaction: Me Group expressed their satisfaction with the quality of the site, highlighting its effectiveness in meeting user needs and delivering a smooth, enjoyable experience.

6. Conclusion

The Revolution Laundry - Website Development for Me Group project allowed DSI Conseil & Services to showcase its expertise in creating intuitive and high-performance platforms for service-based companies. The collaboration with Me Group resulted in a user-friendly website optimized for both mobile and desktop use, effectively centralizing information on automatic laundromats. This partnership continues with regular updates and the addition of new features to meet the evolving needs of Me Group's customers.