Early Digital Ticketing Platform with Django

Context

The goal was to make creating an event and selling a digital ticket feel approachable to small organisers without removing the administration needed behind the scenes.

I worked on the early product, from interface prototypes in Sketch to Django models, administration, and the responsive purchasing flow.

Technical Implementation & Architecture

Backend Development:

• Django Framework: Robust Python web framework for scalable ticket management
• Database Design: Optimized data models for events, tickets, and user management
• Payment Integration: Secure transaction processing for digital ticket sales
• Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive event management interface

Frontend Development:

• Bootstrap Framework: Responsive design for optimal cross-device experience
• Sketch Prototyping: User-centered design process with iterative mockups
• UX Optimization: Simplified ticket purchasing flow for improved conversion rates

Key Features:

• Event Creation: Streamlined event setup and management interface
• Ticket Customization: Flexible ticket types and pricing options
• Real-time Analytics: Sales tracking and event performance metrics
• Mobile Optimization: Responsive design for mobile ticket purchases

Outcome

The technical system was inexpensive to develop and operate. The harder problem was adoption: moving organisers from familiar manual processes to digital ticketing required more sales and behaviour change than the software itself could solve. My involvement was in this early product stage.

When: 2016