Project created by iterates

Ourthe River Agreement – Web-based self-assessment tool for flood risk

The Ourthe River Contract wanted a simple tool to enable members of the public to carry out a self-assessment of their home in relation to the risk of flooding.

We have developed a web application that guides users through an interactive questionnaire to identify the main areas of concern relating to their home.

The tool also brings together practical guides, PDF documents and interactive illustrations, accompanied by written and audio explanations.

The project was carried out using an approach based on vibe coding, in order to rapidly develop a bespoke solution whilst keeping costs under control. Particular attention was also paid to accessibility for people with visual impairments.

Web applications

Features

Interactive self-assessment questionnaire
Guided tour tailored to the property’s features
Displaying context-specific recommendations
Viewing practical guides
Integration of PDF documents
Illustrations with interactive areas and points
Textual explanations accompanying the visuals
Text-to-speech
Accessibility features for people with visual impairments
A simple web interface designed for the general public
Optimised development thanks to vibe coding

Before iterates

Prevention information presented across a range of media
A mainly static information trail
It can be difficult for an individual to know where to start
Limited accessibility of certain content
A limited budget for developing a bespoke digital tool

After iterates

A structured self-assessment process within a single app
Recommendations available straight away when you need them
Documents, fact sheets and visuals brought together in a single environment
Interactive illustrations to help identify critical areas
Content available in text and audio formats
A more accessible interface for people with visual impairments
Solution developed within a controlled budgetary framework

Impact of the solution

Households can better identify vulnerabilities in their homes
Prevention advice is becoming easier to understand and follow
The Ourthe River Agreement has an educational resource that can be used independently
Information is more accessible to a wider range of users
The digital format makes it easier to distribute and update content
The chosen development approach makes it possible to combine speed, customisation and cost control

Skills used

Custom web application development
Vibe coding
Design of an interactive questionnaire
UX/UI for an educational tool
Development of self-assessment programmes
Conditional logic management
Integration of PDF files
Development of interactive illustrations
Managing clickable points on images
Text-to-speech and audio playback
Web accessibility
Development of features for people with visual impairments
Structuring of educational content
Optimisation of development costs

Our support

For the Ourthe River Contract, we have transformed a range of prevention materials into a a simple, interactive and accessible self-assessment tool.

We began by structuring the user journey so that users can progress step by step without any prior technical knowledge. The answers to the questionnaire then direct users to relevant information: recommendations, practical guides, documents or further explanations.

We have also included interactive visuals to make certain technical points easier to understand, as well as a text-to-speech system to improve accessibility.

Finally, the use of vibe coding has made it possible to speed up development and focus the budget on essential features, without unnecessarily complicating the solution.