Model & Strategy.

Descriptor.

In a success-oriented world that prioritizes the future and forgets the present, Raincheck offers you the chance to pursue your passions. Our service allows you to explore a new hobby each month without the hassle of gathering supplies or the initial investment of time that comes with pursuing a new hobby. While helping you find another part of yourself we also give you the space to interact with others who are on a journey of self-discovery, just like you,

Problem.

As college students, we are busy pursuing academic subjects and career opportunities, which leaves us little time for pursuing other passion projects. Not only does this mean there are parts of ourselves we aren’t discovering, but it means that students aren’t developing the skills needed to have a proper work-life balance. As we further researched this trend, we realized that it is tied to social isolation. This is often caused by excessive time spent on social media or lack of time management. Combined, these two issues impacted both our lifestyles and overall wellness in detrimental ways.

Solution.

Raincheck is a subscription box service that aims to reduce social isolation and improve mental health among college students by allowing them to explore a variety of passions and interests they may have. To provide a more fulfilling experience, we will also use our newsletter, a blog, YouTube, Discord, and Instagram. We will break down any useful research and next steps if a subscriber wishes to pursue a particular hobby further. Through polls, stories, and questions and answers, we will encourage feedback on how we can better accommodate their needs.

At A Glance

Concept Type: Subscription box

Team: Shaina Selvaaju, Nicole Jain, and Srijani Challagundla

School: University of Connecticut