Team project
SmartStudy
AI-Powered Learning Platform
An evidence-based, AI-powered learning platform built by Team Hackademics of STI College Ortigas-Cainta for AppCon 2024. SmartStudy helps students prepare for exams and retain knowledge through adaptive flashcards, AI-generated practice exams, and actionable study strategies. The project placed in the Top 20 out of 178 teams nationwide in a national hackathon focused on AI- and IoT-driven solutions for social issues in the Philippines.

Built with Team Hackademics of STI College Ortigas-Cainta for AppCon 2024. My role: Lead Developer.
The problem.
Students often struggle with retaining information, preparing efficiently for exams, and identifying the most effective study methods for their needs. Traditional review methods can feel repetitive, unstructured, and disconnected from how students actually learn best. The challenge was to create a platform that combines modern technology with evidence-based study principles to make learning more personalized, effective, and engaging, while addressing real-world educational challenges through an AI-driven solution.
What took shape.
SmartStudy was developed as an innovative learning platform that enhances the study experience through AI-powered features and research-backed strategies. By integrating adaptive flashcards, AI-generated practice exams, and practical study guidance, the platform helps students study with more structure and confidence. Built as part of AppCon 2024 by Team Hackademics representing STI College Ortigas-Cainta, the project stood out among 178 teams nationwide and earned a place in the Top 20. Development ran from November 2024 to April 2025, with the final awarding ceremony held at Adamson University Theatre on June 28, 2025. As Lead Developer, I helped drive the platform’s development and ensured the product delivered a clear, engaging, and user-friendly learning experience.
Inside the experience.
Adaptive Flashcards
Delivers personalized flashcard-based review sessions that adjust to the learner’s progress and reinforce knowledge retention.
AI-Generated Practice Exams
Creates practice assessments powered by AI to help students prepare more effectively for quizzes and major examinations.
Evidence-Based Study Strategies
Incorporates proven learning techniques and actionable study methods to support better academic performance.
Personalized Learning Experience
Provides a more tailored study journey based on user needs, helping students focus on topics that require more attention.
Structured Exam Preparation
Helps students organize review sessions and build a more consistent, goal-oriented study routine.
Engaging Learning Workflow
Combines interactive review tools and intelligent content generation to make studying more effective and motivating.
The implementation.
Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, AI Integration, Node.js

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