Case Study: MIT Project Manus elevates makerspace learning with Softr

MIT launches maker portal for 2800+ users in under 3 months with Softr

Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Project Manus needed to replace its rigid custom-coded maker portal, which was difficult to update without a developer. The challenge was to find an adaptable and user-friendly platform that would allow for rapid changes and enhancements to better serve its community of learners.

Using Softr, MIT built a new data-driven portal integrated with Airtable and the university's single sign-on system. This solution was launched in under three months by a single person, saving over $100K compared to the previous application. The portal now has over 2800 registered daily users and can be updated by many community members, democratizing digital innovation.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology