The Cosfinity graduation project, developed by students from FPT University, introduces an innovative solution for online clothing rentals while aligning with the digital transformation trends in the fashion industry.
The project was spearheaded by three Digital Art and Design students: Nguyen Van Thinh (HE160527), Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc (HE163103), and Pham Lan Huong (HE170013), under the guidance of lecturer Nguyen Thi Hoa. Recognizing persistent challenges in the clothing rental sector—including locating stores, trying on outfits, and handling delivery processes—the team developed Cosfinity, an integrated technology application designed to streamline the rental process, optimize management, and enhance customer experience.
Simplifying Clothing Rentals with Technology
Cosfinity addresses the needs of both renters and store owners in the clothing rental industry. By utilizing Virtual Try-on technology, customers can virtually try on outfits before renting, ensuring they choose the perfect fit. A smart filter on the app’s search bar allows users to easily browse and find desired apparel. Additionally, the send-and-return feature enables customers to track the journey of rented items, adding convenience and transparency to the process.
For store owners, Cosfinity offers tools to manage deliveries, monitor inventory, and track rental schedules, thereby simplifying operational workflows. Financial management is also made more accurate, with detailed revenue reports displayed in the app’s statistics section. The application is currently available on iOS, Android, and as a web version. Notably, after four months of pilot testing across six stores, Cosfinity has demonstrated significant effectiveness, with a surge in both in-store and online customer numbers, highlighting its potential for growth.
Overcoming Challenges
During market research, the team faced numerous obstacles but remained committed to the project. Thinh shared:
“The most challenging times were when rental store owners or customers refused to participate in our interviews. Especially when we launched the trial during the busy 20/11 Teachers’ Day period, integrating Cosfinity into store operations was incredibly difficult.”
Despite these hurdles, after four months of relentless research, design, and testing, Cosfinity was successfully presented at the project defense session. The team received praise and constructive feedback from the evaluation panel, helping refine the product further. Thinh expressed:
“We deeply appreciate the valuable feedback from our professors and feel proud of ourselves for achieving results after more than three months of relentless effort. Our heartfelt thanks to Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa and the members of the ID project council for their dedicated guidance and support throughout this journey.”
A Promising Project for Modernizing Fashion Rentals
Cosfinity has been recognized as a promising project for leveraging modern technology in the clothing rental sector. By enhancing the user experience for renters and streamlining logistics for store owners, it showcases the potential for further innovation in the industry.