Scott County Tourism Kiosk
One of the more rewarding projects I’ve worked on was helping bring the Scott County, VA tourism kiosk to life. This project was built completely in-house by our team, from idea to implementation. The goal was to create a digital experience that would showcase more than just the usual outdoor highlights—like the Devil’s Bathtub and popular hiking trails—but instead help represent the full identity of Scott County, including its local businesses, cultural sites, and events.
The kiosk runs on Android 11 and was developed using Flutter and Dart. This choice gave us the flexibility to deliver a smooth, modern experience that felt native, while still being easy to maintain and update over time. We worked hard to make sure accessibility was part of the design process from the very beginning. The kiosks themselves are mounted on wheelchair-accessible stands, and all on-screen interactions follow ADA-friendly best practices like large tap targets and intuitive navigation.
My role focused on the implementation and development side. I worked alongside a UX designer to bring the vision to life, making sure the app wasn’t just functional but also visually appealing and welcoming for tourists. One of the standout features we added was an e-postcard service. Visitors could select a photo from a gallery of scenic shots, write their own personalized message, and send it to friends and family directly from the kiosk. It was a small but memorable touch that helped people share their experience in a meaningful way.
Another major feature was the ability to download Scott County’s official travel guide. We set this up to collect users’ email addresses before the download, which gave the tourism team a way to follow up with more information or promotions down the road. On the backend, we connected the app to their existing WordPress website, pulling in upcoming events and new attractions automatically. This ensured that the kiosk stayed fresh and relevant without requiring constant manual updates.
This project meant a lot to the county, and to me personally. It was a chance to use tech to tell a more complete story of a place—one that deserves to be seen in its entirety, not just for its Instagram-worthy nature spots. And from a technical side, it was a great opportunity to dive deep into Flutter, work with accessibility standards, and build something physical that real people interact with in public spaces. If you're looking for help building a digital kiosk experience, I’d be happy to talk more about what I’ve learned from this project and how I can apply it to yours.