Desarrollo de una aplicación móvil Multilenguaje de pedidos de comida típica para la Asociación Shinchi Tarbak Warmikuna de la ciudad del Tena, con enfoque en la preservación del idioma kichwa.

Abstract

This Curricular Integration Project presents the development of a multilingual mobile application called ShinchiFood, designed to manage traditional Amazonian food orders prepared by the Shinchi Tarbak Warmikuna Association, located in Tena, Ecuador. The proposal aims to preserve the Kichwa language through a trilingual interface (Spanish, Kichwa, and English), fostering digital inclusion, cultural revitalization, and economic empowerment for indigenous women entrepreneurs. The research applies a mixed-method approach (qualitative and quantitative) and is based on the Extreme Programming (XP) methodology, enabling the development of a functional prototype using technologies such as Flutter, Firebase, and Visual Studio Code. The results show high levels of usability, accessibility, and functionality, proving that it is possible to develop culturally relevant technological solutions.