Crochet O’ Clock: A Flutter-Based Mobile Application for Handmade Crochet Business
Keywords:
Flutter, Firebase, Supabase, Mobile Commerce, Handmade Products, Small Business ApplicationAbstract
Handmade crochet products represent a unique form of craftsmanship that combines tradition, creativity, and entrepreneurship. However, artisans and small-scale sellers often lack affordable, scalable, and customizable digital platforms to showcase and sell their products. This paper presents Crochet O’ Clock, a mobile commerce application developed using Flutter, Firebase, and Supabase, specifically designed for the sale of handmade crochet products. The system integrates Firebase Authentication and Firestore Database for secure user management and order handling, while Supabase is utilized exclusively for efficient product image storage and retrieval. Core modules include product catalog, shopping cart, order management, notifications, and policy guidelines, providing customers with an intuitive and engaging experience. A structured methodology was adopted, encompassing requirement analysis, design, implementation, and testing. The results demonstrate that the application delivers responsive UI, reliable backend synchronization, and efficient media handling. This work highlights how computer science knowledge can be merged with creative entrepreneurship, empowering artisans to build sustainable businesses through technology
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