RESEARCH → DESIGN
Clear checks, no skill score
Learners described uncertainty about project quality and how to explain their contribution. The prototype keeps criteria explicit.
ABOUT PROOFPATH
Built around a simple question.
How can a student explain what they actually did, instead of relying on a project title or an attractive demo?
The first version
An evidence-first portfolio workflow, not a full learning platform.
What we are building
Three engineering pathways, mission briefs, transparent checklists and a local evidence-pack builder. The aim is to help learners describe outcomes, personal contribution, test evidence and limits.
What we are not claiming
ProofPath is not the first project-learning or portfolio tool. It does not certify skill, independently verify authorship or promise employment. Reference builds and observed usability tests remain work for the team.
Learner needs shape the design
The project plan includes 30 user-conducted interviews across web development, cybersecurity and AI/ML. This is exploratory research, not a representative survey.
RESEARCH → DESIGN
A short story, deeper evidence
The interface starts with outcome, contribution and limits, then supports detailed tests and artifacts.
RESEARCH → DESIGN
No-upload first version
Privacy concerns informed the browser-only builder. Nothing is uploaded or shared automatically.
A five-person student project
Created for the CSET489 SEO project. SEO is applied to the product site, not used as the product topic.
The project combines original content, a useful learner workflow and a deployment plan. This M1 version demonstrates page structure, keyword-intent mapping and local tools. Search volumes, difficulty values, ranking results and traffic have not been claimed or fabricated.