Welcome to Silica
Revolutionizing Studio Management for Photographers
Silica is an advanced studio management platform designed to elevate your photography business to new heights. Tired of juggling multiple tools for scheduling, order tracking, and marketing? Silica streamlines your workflow, offering a cohesive and modern environment for photographers, media companies, and clients. From scheduling appointments to processing payments and creating marketing material, Silica is your all-in-one solution.
CS 426: Senior Projects in Computer Science, Spring 2024
University of Nevada, Reno
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
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Why Silica?
Our main goal is to outshine existing alternatives by focusing on what photographers truly need. Silica is tailored to enhance efficiency and enjoyment, providing a tool where photographers can seamlessly manage appointments, track orders, and complete projects. By incorporating features like dynamic checklists, support for multiple photographers, and automated calculations for travel fees, Silica stands out as a robust market contender.
- Automated Booking and Travel Management
- Silica calculates distances, travel fees, and maps photoshoot locations based on photographer preferences, simplifying the booking process and ensuring efficient travel planning.
- Secure Photo Distribution
- Silica manages payment processing and photo distribution upon order fulfillment, providing a secure and organized system for delivering completed media to clients.
- Customizable Image Processing
- Tailor your photography projects with Silica's customizable image processing service. Convert image file types, create thumbnails, and add watermarks with precision and ease.
- Integrated Third-Party Tools
- Silica specializes in supporting your workflows by seamlessly integrating with third-party tools. Connect external storage systems like Google Drive or Dropbox, reducing manual data entry and enhancing overall efficiency.
The Team
Developers
Chris Howe
Project Management
Payment Processing
Marketing Material
Sean Adams
Data System
Image Processing
Map Integration
Photo Storage
Kurtis LeMay
End-user Software
Third-party Storage
Workflow Tools
Instructors
Sara Davis
Instructor
David Feil-Seifer
Instructor
Devrin Lee
Instructor
Advisors
Ignacio Astaburuaga
Advisor, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity Lab
References
- Problem Domain Book
- Max Fatouretchi, The Art of CRM: Proven strategies for modern customer relationship management. Packt Publishing, 2019.
- Related Websites
- E. Lockwood, The top 10 CRMs for photographers: Seeing the bigger picture , accessed Nov. 2, 2023. [Online]. Available:https://smith.ai/blog/the-top-10-crms-for-photographers-seeing-the-bigger-picture.
- Svelte, Introduction, accessed Nov. 2, 2023. [Online]. Available:https://svelte.dev/docs/introduction.
- Journal Articles
- L. Ang and F. Buttle, “CRM software applications and business performance,” Journal of Database Marketing & Customer Strategy Management, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 4–16, 2006.
- M. J. Boyle, “Using CRM software effectively,” The CPA Journal, vol. 74, no. 7, p. 17, 2004.
- News
- Zillow Group, Real estate media software platform Aryeo joins ShowingTime+ to help deliver richer home shopping experiences, accessed Oct. 16, 2023. [Online]. Available:https://www.zillowgroup.com/news/real-estate-media-software-platform-aryeo-joins-showingtime-to-help-deliver-richer-home-shopping-experiences.
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