Multi-Vendor E-Commerce Platform

Problem statement

Local artisans and small vendors lack a shared digital marketplace. Building individual storefronts is costly. A multi-vendor platform reduces that barrier and creates a network effect for buyers and sellers.

Intended audience

B.Tech/MCA students targeting a portfolio-grade web development project AND entrepreneurs looking to launch a marketplace for a specific niche.

Proposed solution

A full-stack marketplace where vendors register, list products, and manage their storefronts. Buyers browse, add to cart, and checkout. Payments flow through Stripe Connect with automatic vendor payouts.

Features

• Vendor onboarding and storefront management
• Product catalog with image uploads
• Category and tag filtering
• Shopping cart and wishlist
• Stripe Checkout and Connect for payouts
• Order management for vendors and buyers
• Review and rating system
• Admin panel for platform oversight
• SEO-optimized product pages

Learning outcomes

• Full-stack Next.js App Router development
• Multi-role authentication and authorization
• Payment gateway integration with Stripe Connect
• Database design for marketplace patterns
• File upload and CDN integration
• SEO optimization with Next.js metadata API

Scope and exclusions

Standard scope includes web platform. Mobile apps, real-time chat between buyers and sellers, and logistics integrations are extended scope add-ons.

Documentation

Full project report, database ER diagram, API documentation, and deployment guide included.

Support boundaries

Covers implementation guidance, code review, and documentation support. Stripe processing fees and Cloudinary storage costs are separate from project fees.