Promoting Ideas for the Project.

Conclui-se que os objetivos propostos ainda estão em fase de desenvolvimento, sobretudo no que tange ao desdobramento de um protótipo funcional com potencial de impacto social.

A iniciativa MaréTech se destaca pelo seu foco específico em culturas costeiras e pela proposta ambiciosa de gerar um legado coletivo a partir da compilação de experiências individuais.

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The central theoretical frameworks of this work, notably Halbwachs (1990) and Nora (1993), underscore the fundamental importance of spaces of memory and identity construction through recording and recollection.

It is concluded that the proposed objectives are still in the development phase, especially regarding the deployment of a functional prototype with the potential for social impact.

The MaréTech initiative stands out due to its specific focus on coastal cultures and its ambitious proposal to generate a collective legacy from the compilation of individual experiences.

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The initial application prototyping intends to use tools like Canva/Figma for interface design and a language such as Java to build the basic functionalities. The team also plans to integrate MySQL storage services to securely support the multimedia records.

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“Water Planet: ocean culture to tackle climate change in my territory” - Maré Tech

Observa-se que muitas histórias, lendas, rituais, músicas e modos de vida tradicionais dessas comunidades estão desaparecendo, pois grande parte desse conhecimento é transmitido oralmente e não possui documentação formal.

Diante desse cenário, o problema investigado gira em torno de como a tecnologia pode ser utilizada como aliada na preservação de memórias culturais imateriais. Onde a importância do trabalho está no desenvolvimento de soluções digitais que não apenas armazenem, mas também promovam o acesso e a celebração desses registros culturais.

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This work is inspired by the need to preserve and value the cultural memory of Brazil's coastal peoples, who have been facing increasing processes of identity erasure due to modernization, urbanization, and a lack of systematic records.

It is observed that many stories, legends, rituals, songs, and traditional ways of life of these communities are disappearing, as much of this knowledge is transmitted orally and lacks formal documentation.

Given this scenario, the problem investigated revolves around how technology can be used as an ally in the preservation of intangible cultural memories. The importance of this work lies in the development of digital solutions that not only store but also promote access to and celebration of these cultural records.

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The development methodology for the MaréTech platform was carefully structured to ensure both the cultural relevance and technical effectiveness of the project. Adopting a User-Centered Design (UCD) approach, the work began with a robust Bibliographical Review on Cultural Memory (Halbwachs, Nora) and Intangible Heritage, complemented by an Analysis of Existing Digital Platforms. In the development phase, the focus was on prototyping using Canva/Figma for interface design and the Java language for basic functionalities. The data architecture uses MySQL to ensure the security and longevity of the multimedia records. Essentially, the methodology combines theoretical research and agile technological development to build an intuitive tool that serves as a vital ally in the resistance and preservation of Brazilian coastal cultures.

Para auxiliar ativamente na preservação e valorização dessas memórias, criamos o projeto MaréTech, que visa fundamentalmente o armazenamento, organização e compartilhamento seguro dessas tradições culturais.

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The core problem of this work lies in the growing identity erasure affecting Brazil's coastal communities. Driven by modernization, intense urbanization, and the lack of systematic records, a vast and rich intangible heritage—comprised of legends, rituals, music, and traditional ways of life—is at risk of disappearing. Much of this knowledge is transmitted only orally, making it extremely fragile and susceptible to irreversible loss.

To actively assist in the preservation and appreciation of these memories, we created the MaréTech project, which fundamentally aims at the secure storage, organization, and sharing of these cultural traditions.

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The diagram represents how different actors interact with the MaréTech system, an app aimed at preserving the culture of coastal peoples and intensifying the appreciation of natives and their memories acquired through experience.

Entretanto, esse legado enfrenta um risco crescente de esquecimento, provocado pela modernização acelerada, pela urbanização desordenada e pela ausência de registros sistematizados. O que antes era transmitido de forma oral e comunitária hoje se vê ameaçado pelo silêncio da perda irreversível.

Motiva-nos, portanto, a certeza de que a tecnologia pode e deve ser uma aliada na preservação da cultura. Mais do que um simples repositório, o MaréTech busca ser um espaço vivo e interativo de memória coletiva, no qual textos, fotos, vídeos e áudios não apenas registrem, mas também fortaleçam o vínculo identitário dessas populações.

Assim, o projeto é movido pela convicção de que preservar as tradições costeiras é também preservar a diversidade cultural do Brasil. Garantindo que saberes, narrativas e expressões não desapareçam, mas sejam celebrados, reconhecidos e transmitidos às futuras gerações.

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MaréTech was born from the desire to give voice, space, and permanence to the memories and traditions of Brazilian coastal communities. These communities hold a unique intangible cultural heritage, built over generations through stories, legends, rituals, music, and daily practices that reflect the intimate relationship between man and the sea.

However, this legacy faces a growing risk of oblivion, caused by rapid modernization, disorderly urbanization, and the lack of systematic records. What was once transmitted orally and communally is now threatened by the silence of irreversible loss.

We are therefore motivated by the certainty that technology can and should be an ally in the preservation of culture. More than a simple repository, MaréTech seeks to be a living, interactive space for collective memory, where texts, photos, videos, and audio not only record but also strengthen the identity of these populations.

Thus, the project is driven by the conviction that preserving coastal traditions also means preserving Brazil's cultural diversity. Ensuring that knowledge, narratives, and expressions do not disappear, but are celebrated, recognized, and passed on to future generations.

Nesse ponto, torna-se pertinente relacionar essa situação com as reflexões apresentadas por Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie em Notas sobre o Luto. A autora descreve o luto como um processo de dor diante da perda, mas também como a urgência de preservar a memória daqueles que partiram, a fim de que não sejam apagados do tecido da vida coletiva. De maneira análoga, o apagamento cultural vivido pelas comunidades costeiras brasileiras pode ser entendido como um luto social, no qual cada tradição esquecida representa não apenas a perda de uma prática, mas a diluição da identidade de um povo.

Assim como Adichie ressalta a importância de registrar lembranças para que o ente querido continue presente, torna-se igualmente fundamental construir mecanismos que assegurem a continuidade das memórias culturais. Nesse contexto, a tecnologia desponta como uma aliada estratégica, possibilitando o registro, a organização e a difusão dessas tradições. É nesse cenário que surge o projeto MaréTech, uma plataforma digital concebida para preservar, valorizar e compartilhar os saberes e práticas das comunidades costeiras, transformando o risco de perda em oportunidade de memória viva e acessível para as gerações futuras.

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Brazil is home to a vast cultural diversity along its coastline, where coastal communities maintain traditions, ways of life, and intangible expressions deeply linked to their relationship with the sea. Stories, legends, songs, and rituals represent a priceless heritage, yet one that remains vulnerable in the face of modernization, rapid urbanization, and the lack of systematized records. The predominance of oral tradition in the transmission of this knowledge further reinforces its fragility in the face of the risk of oblivion.

At this point, it becomes pertinent to relate this situation to the reflections presented by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in Notes on Mourning. The author describes mourning as a process of pain in the face of loss, but also as the urgency to preserve the memory of those who have passed, lest they be erased from the fabric of collective life. Similarly, the cultural disconnect experienced by Brazilian coastal communities can be understood as a form of social mourning, in which each forgotten tradition represents not only the loss of a practice but also the dilution of a people's identity.

Just as Adichie emphasizes the importance of recording memories so that loved ones remain present, it is equally crucial to build mechanisms that ensure the continuity of cultural memories. In this context, technology emerges as a strategic ally, enabling the recording, organization, and dissemination of these traditions. It is in this context that the MaréTech project emerges, a digital platform designed to preserve, value, and share the knowledge and practices of coastal communities, transforming the risk of loss into opportunities for living, accessible memories for future generations.

[RF001] Cadastro e Login

• Requisito básico para permitir que os usuários entrem no sistema. Tendo como entrada seus dados pessoais. Vários usuários poderão se cadastrar. O sistema deverá oferecer autenticação via e-mail

[RF002] Criação de Perfil 

• Permitir que o usuário registre momentos importantes, datas importantes, além de adicionar fotos e vídeos de tradições locais.

[RF003]  Entrada do Usuário

• Registro de textos e inclusão de mídias. Associação das entradas a datas específicas.

[RF004] Linha do Tempo Interativa

• Visualização cronológica e temática das memórias registradas pelos usuários. A linha do tempo permite filtrar conteúdos por temas, datas, e tipos de memória (histórias, lendas, músicas, rituais, etc.), com destaque para as contribuições mais significativas para a preservação cultural.

[RF005] Privacidade e Compartilhamento

• Permitir que o usuário configure como privado, com acesso restrito apenas a convidados selecionados. Possibilitar a geração de links seguros para compartilhamento controlado.

Requisitos Não-Funcionais:
[NF001] Tempo de Resposta

Aumentando o tempo por consulta, garantindo agilidade nas interações com o sistema.

[NF002] Interface Gráfica com o Usuário

A interface deverá ser amigável, simples e intuitiva, com mensagens de erro claras e explicativas, promovendo boa usabilidade.

[NF003] Existência de Help

• O sistema deverá fornecer uma seção de ajuda acessível para esclarecer dúvidas dos usuários durante a navegação. 

 [NF004] Restrições de acesso

• A confidencialidade dos dados do cliente deve ser assegurada por servidor de banco de dados seguro, com mecanismo de acesso autorizado por login e senha.

[NF005] Suporte

O suporte técnico deve responder a solicitações em até 24 horas durante dias úteis.

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• Functional Requirements:

[RF001] Registration and Login

• Basic requirement to allow users to access the system. Personal data is used as input. Multiple users can register. The system must offer email authentication.

[RF002] Profile Creation

• Allow users to record important moments and dates, as well as add photos and videos of local traditions.

[RF003] User Input

• Record text and include media. Associate entries with specific dates.

[RF004] Interactive Timeline

• Chronological and thematic visualization of memories recorded by users. The timeline allows users to filter content by themes, dates, and types of memories (stories, legends, songs, rituals, etc.), highlighting the most significant contributions to cultural preservation.

[RF005] Privacy and Sharing

• Allow users to configure the system as private, with access restricted to selected guests only. Enable the generation of secure links for controlled sharing.

• Non-Functional Requirements:

[NF001] Response Time

• Increasing the time per query, ensuring agility in interactions with the system.

[NF002] Graphical User Interface

• The interface should be user-friendly, simple, and intuitive, with clear and explanatory error messages, promoting good usability.

[NF003] Existence of Help

• The system should provide an accessible help section to clarify user questions during navigation.

[NF004] Access Restrictions

• The confidentiality of customer data must be ensured by a secure database server, with an authorized access mechanism via login and password.

[NF005] Support

• Technical support must respond to requests within 24 hours on business days.