Abstract

The HereWeGo project addresses the inefficiency of finding lost items on a university campus by creating a centralized, digital lost and found platform. The current decentralized methods, such as physical bulletin boards and social media groups, are fragmented and inefficient, leading to frustration and a lower probability of recovery. Our solution is a simple, digital platform built on a user-friendly framework consisting of a public-facing website and a submission form. All submitted data is automatically organized into a central log, which can be filtered by item type, location, and date, providing a streamlined and accessible solution. The system will prioritize data security by managing essential personal information securely, implementing encryption at rest and in transit to mitigate misuse, and maintaining transparency with users regarding data processing. The primary goal is to deliver a functional prototype that creates a centralized repository for lost and found data, significantly reducing the time and effort required for students to find and report lost items.