Positioning
Libsac is an opportunity discovery platform that reorganizes scattered deadline-driven information into an actionable daily feed. It brings together competitions, events, performances, and lectures under one product model built for fast scanning and timely participation.
Problem Statement
Great opportunities are abundant, but the information is fragmented across disconnected channels. Competitions live on one board, talks on another, performances somewhere else, and users repeatedly pay the cost of searching from scratch. Libsac was planned to reduce that cost by centralizing discovery, making urgency visible, and helping users move from “interesting” to “I should act on this now.”
Core Audience
- Students and job seekers: Users who do not want to miss competitions, events, and skill-building opportunities
- People actively seeking cultural or learning experiences: Users looking for performances, talks, and local activities
- Community contributors: Users willing to surface and submit opportunities for others
Core User Flow
- Enter by category: Start with the type of opportunity the user cares about
- Prioritize by urgency: Use D-day, schedule, and search intent to decide what deserves immediate attention
- Save for action: Bookmark items or review them in a time-based view
- Return and contribute: Revisit regularly and submit newly discovered opportunities
Key Features
- Category-based browsing: Different opportunity types organized under a consistent information model
- Deadline visibility: D-day indicators highlight what is about to close
- Search and filtering: Keyword and category tools reduce discovery time
- Bookmark management: Saves promising items for later decision-making
- User submissions: Allows the database to expand beyond operator-only sourcing
- Calendar view: Helps users understand upcoming opportunities in sequence
Product Design Principles
- Selection over clutter: The goal is not to show more items, but to make good choices easier
- Urgency must be legible: Time-sensitive content should immediately communicate risk of missing out
- One rhythm across many categories: Different content types should still feel like one product
- Curated but extensible: Balance editorial quality with community-driven scale
Technology Stack
- Frontend: Next.js, React (Server-Side Rendering)
- Styling: Tailwind CSS
- Analytics: Google Analytics
- Features: Responsive design, grid-based card UI