Origin story
How RYUG Began
Timeline showing how the store evolved.
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A timeline
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2012 — Initial exchange of household items among peers to reduce waste.
2013 — Community center pop-up testing basic inventory tracking.
2015 — Added cleaning and repair steps to standardize item quality.
2017 — Documented item provenance and condition summaries.
2019 — Built a small photo area to improve catalog consistency.
2021 — Launched the first five-page web pilot with login access.
2024 — Implemented responsive layout, discount interaction, and word-count helper per course rubric.
Today — Maintaining the catalog as a structured academic project example.
Restoration track
- Inspect: testing electronics, tightening joints, deep clean fabrics.
- Reimagine: small paint touch-ups, new wiring, or creative pairing.
- Rehome: photograph, describe the origin, and ship with compostable padding.