ACCA6020 · Independent Project
Proposal Poster

Inclusive Salon Web Platform
Enhancing Social Connection for Women with Limited Community Access

A web-based personalised platform offering beauty services, community interaction & accessible well-being resources

Student: Maryam Qudoos
ID: 2313040
Supervisor: Room Shah
Timeline: 2025 – June 2026
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Core Research Areas
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Project Objectives
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Methodology Phases
18 mo.
Project Timeline (2025 – June 2026)
Introduction

Access to well-being and beauty services supports women's confidence, social participation, and quality of life. Yet many women — due to home-based responsibilities, mobility challenges, or social isolation — face significant barriers to community-based services.


Digital technologies offer an opportunity to create inclusive online platforms that bridge these gaps, providing meaningful support to women who may otherwise remain underserved.

Problem Statement

Traditional salon services lack flexible, accessible, community-oriented digital solutions. There is a critical need for an inclusive platform that not only offers beauty services but also fosters social connection, educational resources, and community engagement.

Aim

To develop a web-based personalised and inclusive salon application offering tailored resources that enhances social connection, promotes well-being, and supports community participation for women with limited access to local services.

Objectives
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Literature ReviewSurvey existing salon apps, accessibility standards & digital inclusion research
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User ResearchHighlight challenges faced by women with physical & community access barriers
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Design & DevelopmentBuild a web-based salon app accessible to all abilities
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Feature SpecificationOutline and document all platform features
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Testing & ValidationUsability and integration testing with target users
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DocumentationFull project documentation and maintenance plan
Target Users
  • Women with home-based / caring responsibilities
  • Women with mobility or physical limitations
  • Women experiencing social isolation
  • Non-English speaking & culturally diverse users
  • Older women with limited digital literacy
Platform Architecture
🌸 Bloom Salon – Inclusive Web Platform
🏠 At-Home Visit Booking
📅 Appointment
Scheduler
💻 Virtual
Consultation
👩‍👩‍👧 Community
Forum
📚 Educational
Resources
🧘 Wellness
Hub
♿ Accessibility
Settings
🔔 Personalised
Reminders
Key Platform Features
Accessible Booking Form At-Home Stylist Visits Virtual Consultations Community Forum Moderated Discussions Wellness Resources WCAG 2.2 Compliant Multi-language Support Screen Reader Ready Appointment Reminders Hair & Skin Tutorials Secure Login & GDPR
Methodology
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1 · Requirement AnalysisInterviews, surveys & observation with target women
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2 · System DesignWireframes, user flows, DB schema, UCD principles
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💻
3 · DevelopmentHTML5/CSS3/JS · PHP (Laravel) · MySQL
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4 · TestingUnit · Integration · Usability testing with users
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5 · EvaluationUser feedback · engagement metrics · social impact
Project Timeline (Gantt)
Initiation
Research
System Design
Frontend Dev
Backend Dev
Integration
Testing
Submission

2025 ──────────────────────────────────── June 2026

Technology Stack
HTML5 & CSS3
JavaScript
PHP / Laravel
Python / Django
MySQL / PostgreSQL
Firebase / AWS
VS Code (IDE)
SSL / Cloud Host
Data Collection Methods
  • Literature Review — Digital inclusion, accessibility standards, women's well-being, community engagement
  • Surveys & Questionnaires — Barriers to salon access, digital literacy, feature preferences
  • One-to-One Interviews — Emotional barriers, accessibility challenges, virtual consultation needs
  • Focus Groups — Shared experiences, social needs, design feedback
  • Competitive Analysis — Existing salon platforms, gaps in accessibility
Risk Assessment
RiskLevel
Security / data breachesHigh
Scalability under trafficMedium
Low digital literacy usersMedium
Scope creep / feature overloadHigh
Cultural insensitivity in contentMedium
Limited usability test accessLow
Forum moderation challengesMedium

♿ Accessibility Commitments

WCAG 2.2 compliance · Screen reader support (ARIA) · Keyboard navigation · High-contrast mode · Adjustable font sizes · Multilingual UI · GDPR-compliant data handling

Expected Outcomes
  • Fully functional, accessible salon web application
  • Reduced social isolation through community features
  • Increased access to beauty & self-care services
  • Educational resources promoting confidence & well-being
  • Model for inclusive digital service design

Conclusion

This project addresses a meaningful gap in digital service provision. By combining inclusive design, community-building, and beauty services, the Bloom Salon platform aims to empower women, reduce isolation, and demonstrate that accessible technology can create genuine social impact.