UX Enhancement and Feature Expansion for Leep Inc.

Main Objective The primary objective of this capstone is to revamp Leep Inc.’s user experience and add key social-collaboration features , transforming the existing MVP into a polished, market-ready platform that enhances artist discovery and engagement. Tasks & Activities Learners will work in interdisciplinary teams to: UX Research & Redesign Conduct user interviews and usability tests on the current MVP to identify pain points. Create detailed personas and user journey maps to guide design decisions. Develop wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma or Adobe XD. Front-End Development Build static prototypes of new features (interactive radio, hybrid swipe communication, music editor) using HTML5 , CSS3 , and vanilla JavaScript . Refactor prototypes into React components, integrate with stubbed APIs, and ensure responsive design. Back-End & API Integration Implement server-side endpoints (Node.js or Django) for new social features (voting, remix uploads, geo-search). Secure APIs with JWT authentication and document each endpoint using Swagger/OpenAPI. Algorithm Design Research and implement a collaborative-filtering taste-matching system in Python or JavaScript ML libraries. Evaluate algorithm performance (precision, recall) against a seed dataset. End-to-End Workflow Mastery Use Git for version control, set up CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), and write unit tests (Jest or Mocha). Deploy the full stack to AWS , Heroku , or Netlify , demonstrating bundling, testing, and monitoring. UX Validation & Iteration Conduct A/B tests, refine prototypes based on user feedback, and ensure accessibility compliance (WCAG). Measure improvements via key metrics (task success rate, time-on-task, Net Promoter Score). Deliverables By project end, each team will submit: UX Design Proposal : Personas, journey maps, wireframes, and usability test reports. Interactive Prototype : A live React demo of revamped onboarding, collaboration hub, and music editor. Recommendation Algorithm Report : Code, data model, evaluation metrics, and demo of taste-matching feature. API Documentation & Deployment : Swagger docs, CI/CD scripts, and deployed URLs. Final Capstone Report : Comprehensive write-up covering research findings, technical architecture, design rationale, and next-steps roadmap.

Low-Cost, High-Impact Marketing: Precision Targeting & Crowdfunding Strategy for Leep’s Music-Tech Platform

Your GoalStudent TaskTools/Output Identify core users cost-effectively Conduct market segmentation analysis to pinpoint underserved artist/fan niches (e.g., indie hip-hop producers, DIY remix communities).Customer personas + “Where to Find Them” heatmap (e.g., Reddit, Discord, SoundCloud). Optimize small budget allocation Audit current marketing spend; propose reallocation to high-ROI channels (TikTok audio trends, Twitch collabs).Budget matrix ranking tactics by Cost-Per-Acquisition (CPA). Kickstarter campaign design Create a pre-launch crowdfunding strategy with stretch goals, rewards tiers, and viral hooks (e.g., “Unlock AR Studio if 500 backers join”).Campaign timeline, pledge calculator, and backer engagement playbook.

Safeguarding Innovation: Legal Frameworks for Music-Tech IP, Licensing, and Platform Compliance

This co-op will engage Law Clerk students in  two phased projects  focused on mitigating legal risks for Leep while growing its roadmap: Phase 1: Patent Landscaping & Copyright Systems Conduct prior-art searches for Leep’s novel features (collaborative remix editor, taste-matching algorithm). Draft provisional patent applications for key innovations, emphasizing software/process claims. Design a copyright ownership framework for user-generated remixes under Canada’s  Copyright Act . Phase 2: Platform Compliance & Terms Automation Develop jurisdiction-specific terms of service and privacy policies for Ontario, EU (GDPR), and California (CCPA). Implement clickwrap agreements for high-risk features (monetization, AI training data consent). Build a royalty-split calculator aligned with SOCAN tariff guidelines.