Discover how Toni and Mélanie, from TheWorkHub in Switzerland, enhanced their coworking spaces by using Cobot's open API to better connect their communities.
If you've never heard of it, an API — or Application Programming Interface — enables applications to communicate and share data with each other with your permission.
Cobot’s open API allows spaces to personalize the functionality of our software to suit their needs, fostering creativity and innovation.
We are proud to present powerful and flexible use cases like the development of “home screens” by The Work Hub, demonstrating how Cobot's open API enables coworking spaces to customize their member experience in ways only Cobot can offer. This is just one example in our series showcasing the transformative potential of Cobot's API.
Let's dive deeper into their story and learn how they made coworking better for everyone involved.
Toni's Mission: Building Community Awareness
Toni, a freelance full-stack developer, took charge of utilizing Cobot’s open API to create unique ‘’home screens’’ for TheWorkHub. He began by exploring Cobot's API documentation on his own, finding new opportunities, in this case, personalization. And when he required help, the Cobot team was there to assist, ensuring his ideas came to life smoothly.
TheWorkHub's "Homescreens": What's Inside?
Their creative approach resulted in four key screens:
- Host Dashboard: A personalized dashboard for the current host, making it easy to manage resources and bookings hassle-free.
- Resource Bookings: Real-time updates on room availability and meetings happening, helping everyone make the most of the workspace.
- Coworker Presence: A way to see who's in the space, fostering connections and collaborations.
- Event Calendar: Highlighting weekly events and upcoming gatherings, ensuring no one misses out on the fun.
Ensuring the Right Events in the Right Place
Thanks to Cobot's API, Toni could use event tagging to ensure that each event is displayed in the right space, whether it's at the Vevey or Bulle location. Members never miss out on exciting opportunities like weekly swims in the nearby lake or Soup & Salad Thursdays, no matter which hub they're in.
Empowering Mélanie and her Staff
By relying solely on the data available from Cobot, Mélanie, Director of TheWorkHub and her staff can continue to customize their setup simply and effectively. This seamless process allows them to provide the best experience for their members without hassle.
What's Next: Making Coworking Even Better
Looking forward, Toni wants to give users even more control. He's exploring ways to let them Cobot admin interface talking to the Cobot team about creating a plugin that could help other coworking spaces do the same.
In Conclusion: Building Better Coworking Experiences Together
Toni and Mélanie's journey with Cobot's open API shows how collaboration and creativity can transform coworking for the better. With their passion and Cobot's tools, they are contributing positively to the evolution of coworking spaces—one personalized screen at a time.
The home screen feature is available for you to explore on their dedicated website: The Work Hub Home Screen.
Stay tuned for more inspiring stories, and remember—making coworking awesome is what we're all about at Cobot.
Happy Coworking!
