Case study: SPACE | LI Solutions

10,000+ users

Simplified the event planning process for over 10,000 users
Built from scratch

Launched a platform from scratch using AWS, Laravel, and React

Client

SPACE

Industry

Event Planning & Marketplace

Client overview

Founded in 2017, SPACE is an online platform offering a curated selection of unique venues and a trusted network of vendors for seamless event planning. Operating in New York City and Los Angeles, SPACE caters to a wide variety of events, including corporate gatherings, product launches, private dinners, and conferences.

Problem statement

Event planning in major metropolitan areas like NYC and LA was fragmented, time-consuming, and stressful for clients due to a lack of centralized resources for booking venues and vendors.

Context

Clients faced difficulties in finding unique venues, connecting with reliable vendors, and managing the logistics of event planning in a streamlined way.

Pain points

Disconnected venue and vendor booking processes
Limited transparency and trust with vendor networks
Inefficient payment and communication systems

Approach

Built SPACE from the ground up to serve as a comprehensive, one-stop solution for seamless event planning — from initial concept to final execution.

Technologies used

AWS for scalable cloud infrastructure, Laravel for robust backend development, and React for a dynamic and user-friendly frontend.

Implementation details

Phase 1. Platform Design & Architecture

Designed an intuitive user interface for clients to browse and book venues and vendors seamlessly
Implementation details

Phase 2. Development & Integration
- Built a secure and scalable backend with Laravel.
- Integrated React for a responsive and interactive frontend experience.
- Leveraged AWS to ensure reliability and scalability as user traffic grew.
- SES domain setup and DKIM, SNS SMS preferences, SQS queues, CloudWatch dashboards (derived from your Terraform modules and live folders)
Implementation details

Phase 3. Deployment & Testing
- Conducted extensive user testing to refine the platform before launch.
- Implemented secure payment gateways for hassle-free transactions.

Key outcomes

+All-in-one

Enabled users to search, book, and pay for venues and vendors all in one platform

10,000+ users

Streamlined the event planning process for over 10,000 users in NYC and LA

500+ vendors

Established a trusted network of vendors, improving client satisfaction and repeat usage

Client feedback

Jack Brown

SPACE has completely transformed how we plan events. From booking venues to connecting with vendors, the entire process is seamless!

Tech Stack

Backend
- Laravel (PHP) for REST API, domain logic, and policies
- Queue & cache with Redis (ElastiCache) via Laravel Queues
- Background workers for async jobs (SQS consumers)
- Database migrations, seeders, and versioned schema
- Automated tests with PHPUnit/Pest and coverage gates
Frontend
- Next.js (React) with SSR/ISR for speed and SEO
- SPA-style client routing and form validation
- Image optimization and lazy loading (Next/Image)
- Global state and API layer (fetch/RTK or SWR)
- Global state and API layer (fetch/RTK or SWR)
Infrastructure
- Cloud & networking: AWS VPC, subnets, Security Groups
- Compute & routing: EC2 app servers, ALB, Auto Scaling
- Data & cache: Amazon RDS (MySQL/PostgreSQL), ElastiCache
- Storage & delivery: Amazon S3, CloudFront CDN
- CI/CD & config: GitHub Actions, Parameter Store / Secrets Manager
Security
- Identity & auth: Laravel RBAC, session/token hardening
- Access control: IAM least-privilege, SG/NACL boundaries Row-Level Security and strict API route guards
- AppSec: AWS WAF/Shield, input validation, rate limits, alerts
- GDPR: data minimization, DSR workflows, logging & retention, DPAs