The "Baram" website, a product rental platform at Gachon University, was launched on April 4th. Previously, students had to scour various council Instagram accounts to rent items, but now ‘Baram’ consolidates all council rental product information. This article delves into the details of this service and interviews the developers behind ‘Baram.’

‘Baram’ serves the primary function of allowing students to explore council rental products, locations, and availability. Currently, the platform hosts information from ten councils, which typically offer items such as medicine, sanitary products, and chargers. Additionally, some councils provide sports equipment like ping pong paddles, soccer balls, and basketballs, while the Bio Council offers a wide variety of board games.

1. Introduce yourself and your team. Hi! I am Yoonsoo Kim, a computer science major at Gachon University, and I serve as a front-end developer for ‘Baram.’ Our team comprises five members, including one backend developer, two front-end developers, and two planners.

2. Why did you create this service? This project originated from the Wagle Wagle hackathon held at Gachon University, where the theme was Gachon University itself. We brainstormed ideas and realized the difficulty in accessing and borrowing council product information. Thus, we decided to create a rental platform for Gachon University. After the hackathon, we continued developing the project into a real service for students.

3. Did you encounter any challenges? Designing the platform posed a challenge as we lacked a dedicated designer. We had to design the site ourselves, iterating on the design multiple times until we achieved a satisfactory result. Although opinions on the design may vary, many students have praised its usability.

4. What are your future plans? During the beginning of each semester, many student councils do not promptly announce their rental product information. Therefore, our future plan involves updating the data as councils make announcements to ensure accuracy.

Students creating services for their university is not uncommon. Leets, the software development club at Gachon, developed ‘Gradu,’ an online graduation authentication service, while computer science students created a school bus location application. Utilizing these services enhances the overall experience at Gachon University. For hassle-free rental experiences at Gachon, visit the ‘Baram’ website.