Found It!
Web-based Lost and Found for campus environment (Laravel)
Overview
Found It! is a web-based Lost and Found application designed to centralize reports of lost and found items within the campus environment at the Faculty of Computer Science, Universitas Brawijaya. The platform enables users to report items, search by category, location, and time, and directly contact reporters to speed up the recovery process.
Problems
Decentralized Lost Reports
Lost and found items were reported through scattered social media posts and bulletin boards with no central repository.
Inefficient Recovery Process
Finding lost items required manually checking multiple sources with no structured search or filtering capabilities.
No Contact Mechanism
There was no direct way for finders to contact owners or vice versa without sharing personal information publicly.
Solutions
Centralized Reporting Platform
Built a single web platform serving as the authoritative source for all lost and found reports within the faculty.
Structured Search & Filtering
Implemented categorized search with filtering by item category, location, and date for efficient discovery.
In-App Contact System
Enabled direct communication between reporters and finders through the platform without exposing personal details.
Laravel Breeze Authentication
Integrated Laravel Breeze for secure authentication and user management with role-based access.
Contributions
Developed the complete full-stack application using Laravel with MVC architecture and PHP
Designed the database schema for efficient report storage, categorization, and search indexing
Implemented authentication and authorization using Laravel Breeze for secure user management
Built frontend views with structured data flow enabling categorized browsing and report management
Handled backend logic for report CRUD operations, search filtering, and user communication features
Features
Category-Based Search
Search and filter lost and found items by category, location, and time for efficient discovery.
Report Submission
Easy-to-use form for reporting lost or found items with relevant details and images.
Direct Contact
Platform-mediated communication between finders and owners for safe item recovery.
User Authentication
Secure authentication via Laravel Breeze with role-based access for trusted reporting.
Tech Stack
- Laravel
- PHP
- MySQL
- Blade
- MVC
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Results
Centralized Solution
Created a single authoritative platform for all lost and found reports within the faculty environment.
Efficient Recovery
Structured search and direct communication reduced the time needed to reunite items with their owners.
Full-Stack Foundation
Demonstrated end-to-end web development skills from database design to frontend implementation.