Case Study: Scientific Database
Development for ETH Zurich

MOSAIC is a scalable database solution by ETH Zurich designed to catalog and visualize global marine sediment data. Django Stars experienced edtech developers built a scalable platform to process, structure, and deliver this data for research and analysis.
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Team
3 team members
Type
Scientific data platform
Industry
EdTech
Platforms
Web

About the Project with ETH Zurich

  • By engineering the marine sediment data platform MOSAIC, Django Stars delivered a specialized system for ETH Zurich that structures and centralizes global datasets for research.
  • Through an interactive global map, researchers can filter, visualize, and download data, directly fueling global sediment mapping and analysi
  • ETH Zurich sought a scalable, intuitive solution to bridge fragmented sediment data and foster deeper international scientific collaboration.
  • The mission centered on a high-performance system capable of managing complex data while enabling more efficient, insight-driven research workflows.
About the Project with ETH Zurich

Challenges

Challenges
  • Building an interactive map design with zooming and filtering for large datasets.
  • Ensuring data accuracy and consistency across scientific variables.
  • Designing a system usable by non-technical researchers for both searching and uploading data.
  • Delivering the solution within a timeline while maintaining performance.

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We Delivered For ETH Zurich

01 Put together a user-friendly scientific interface with filtering, zoom, and navigation that actually makes large datasets easier to explore.

02 Set up import and export flows so researchers can upload, check, manage, and download data in different formats without friction.

03 Structured the platform in a modular way so it can grow over time—new data, integrations, and changing research needs.

04 Delivered a fully tested MVP in five weeks. Tight timeline, but we kept performance stable and didn’t cut corners.

Results of the Collaboration with ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich received a fully functional, user-friendly scientific platform.

Researchers can now explore, filter, and export marine sediment data easily.

The system allows non-technical staff to maintain and extend the dataset independently.

The project was delivered on time, with excellent communication and adaptability to project needs.

Django Stars provides edtech web development services, building tailored digital solutions that streamline data management, simplify complex workflows, and enhance user experience. We help organizations overcome scalability challenges, improve data accessibility, and create efficient, user-friendly platforms for research and learning.

Testimonials

Django Stars was responsible of designing and developing a user-friendly interface that queries data from a database and displays it in maps with different projections. They always delivered the items on time and adapted to the project's needs.

It was super easy to communicate with the team and exchange ideas. They provided feedback to the project to improve its implementation.

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