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Start by clarifying the user and context for the trashcan (e.g., smart home, office, public space) to ground your ideas. Then generate 10 features that solve real pain points, ensuring each is distinct and feasible. Finally, prioritize the top 2-3 features based on impact and effort, and explain how they align with Capital One's focus on customer-centric innovation.
Pro tip: Tie your features to measurable outcomes (e.g., reduced waste, increased recycling) and mention how you'd validate them with users, showing product sense and adaptability.
Ask clarifying questions to define the target user, environment, and constraints (e.g., home, office, smart city). This shows you avoid assumptions and tailor solutions.
List current trashcan frustrations (e.g., odor, overflow, sorting confusion) to ensure features address real needs.
Brainstorm 10 distinct features, each solving a pain point or adding value. Aim for a mix of incremental and innovative ideas.
Select the top 2-3 features using an impact/effort matrix, and explain why they matter for the user and business.
Recap your approach, and suggest how you'd test the features (e.g., user interviews, A/B tests) to demonstrate adaptability.
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