OVERVIEW.
CountedIn is a product I designed and developed to solve the inefficiencies of traditional attendance-taking methods during college events. By digitalizing the process, CountedIn eliminates manual errors, prevents proxy attendance, and ensures a seamless experience for both students and event organizers.
The Problem
During college events such as placement drives and awareness programs, attendance was traditionally collected using a paper sheet passed around the auditorium. This method had several issues:
Disruptions & Inefficiency – Passing the sheet during events disturbed the decorum.
Data Errors & Missing Entries – Some students missed signing due to logistical challenges.
Proxy Attendance – There were cases of students signing in for absent friends.
A more efficient, accurate, and automated system was needed to address these pain points.
The Solution
CountedIn introduced a QR-based digital attendance system with three key user roles:
Students (Mobile App) – Used to scan QR codes and mark attendance.
Organizers (Web Platform) – Managed events and collected attendance records.
Admin Support Team – Resolved technical issues and assisted users.
How It Works
Student App (Mobile)
Students sign up using their college ID and undergo biometric authentication to prevent misuse.
At the start and end of an event, organizers display a dynamically generated QR code.
Students scan the QR within 1-2 seconds to confirm attendance (prevents screenshot forwarding).
A Past Events section allows students to track attendance history.
In-app support is available for troubleshooting.
Organizer Website (Web Platform)
Organizers sign up using their Employee ID and set a 4-digit PIN for security.
They create events and generate real-time time-sensitive QR codes for student check-ins.
Post-event, they can view, manage, and export attendance records in PDF/CSV formats.
A Past Events section provides access to historical data for easy tracking.
Impact & Outcome
✅ Eliminated manual errors and missing attendance records
✅ Prevented proxy attendance through biometric authentication & time-sensitive QR codes
✅ Reduced event disruptions by making attendance collection instant and seamless
✅ Empowered organizers with an efficient digital attendance management system
Final Thoughts
CountedIn successfully transformed attendance management in college events, offering a user-friendly, secure, and automated solution. This project highlights my ability to identify real-world problems, design intuitive user experiences, and implement practical solutions.
