Slideshow is for a class project about building a database.

1. MAKERSPACE DATABASE
By Jennifer He
Inspired by:
• GoodReads
• Pinterest
Content Sharing
Virtual Community

2. To store and organize a
collection of a wide range of
interactive projects to be used
by Makers and Makerspaces.
Mission Statement
Objectives
• Search Projects by Attributes
• Upload Projects
• Rate Projects
• Discover Popular Projects to Prepare Supplies

3. Diverse User Needs
Linda the Uptight Librarian
Alan the Robotics Enthusiast
Mary the MakerSpace Coordinator
• Efficient Searches
• Secure Account
• Safe Interactions with Members
• Determine Trends to Optimize the
Makerspace
• Multiple Search Options

4. Privacy, Security Issues
Business Rules
• Password Protection
• Protect Member’s Privacy and Personal Information
• All Passwords are Encrypted
• Members: Block other Members
• Members: Limit who can View their Information and
Content
• Administration: Remove Disruptive Members and
Inappropriate Content

5. Makers
Finished Maker Projects
Project Instructions
Project
Sources
Project SubjectsProject Authors
Project
Tag Words
Project Types
Member’s Account
Upload and Rate Projects
5 Linking Tables
N:M
N:M
M:M
M:M M:M
M:M
M:M
Database Design

6. finished_maker_projects
fin_key,
fin_image
fin_project_name
fin_project_duration
fin_helpful_comment
fin_satisfaction_rating
fin_difficulty_level_rating
fin_improvisation_rating
fin_learning_curve_rating
mak_key,
pinstr_key
project_instructions
pinstr_key,
pinstr_title
pinstr_image
pinstr_materials
pinstr_description
pinstr_publish_date
pinstr_difficulty_rating
pinstr_recommended_age
pinstr_skill_level
pinstr_duration
Ratings
How Member’s Review and Rank Projects
Member’s
Review