SpaceHive is a mobile marketplace for affordable event space rentals targeting young adults. Through streamlined booking and real-time messaging, it is a community-driven platform connecting young adults with casual event spaces (cafés, studios, community centers).
Problem:
Young adults struggle to find affordable, accessible spaces for casual events (birthdays, study groups, workshops). Existing platforms are too formal/expensive.
Solution:
Mobile-first marketplace with smart matching, transparent pricing, and direct host communication.
- 73% of 18–35 year-olds plan to attend live events in next 6 months
- 95% want to explore online interests through in-person events
- Growing trend toward alternative venues (parks, breweries, pop-ups)
- 25+ user surveys conducted with strong satisfaction scores
- 95% of users found the platform valuable for event discovery
- Designed for Calgary pilot launch with expansion roadmap
- Design: Figma, FigJam, Adobe Creative Suite, Phosphor Icons
- Development: React Native, Typescript, React Native Paper
- Research: User surveys, competitive analysis
- June 2025: User research, wireframes, core flows ✅
- July 2025: MVP prototyping and usability testing ✅
- August 2025: High-fidelity prototype completion ✅
- Fall 2025: Explore local pilots and strategic partnerships ⏳
- Winter 2026: Event services integration, vendor partnerships
- Beyond: Calgary pilot launch, in-app payments, dynamic pricing