I jumped straight into features without thinking about the actual user needs first, which felt sloppy in hindsight.
Start by clarifying the user segment and their needs, then outline a design that leverages non-visual modalities (audio, tactile, voice) while ensuring core functionality. Structure your answer around user goals, key features, and trade-offs, emphasizing inclusivity and feasibility.
Pro tip: Show empathy by considering the entire user journey, not just the refrigerator itself—how does a blind user shop, organize, and retrieve items? This demonstrates holistic product thinking.
Ask clarifying questions to understand the target user (e.g., completely blind vs. low vision, living alone vs. with others) and their primary pain points with current refrigerators.
List key needs such as knowing what's inside, locating items, monitoring expiration dates, and operating controls without sight.
Propose features that address needs: voice interface, tactile labels, audio alerts, smartphone integration, and smart inventory tracking.
Evaluate features based on impact vs. effort, considering cost, technical feasibility, and user desirability; prioritize must-haves.
Suggest metrics like task completion time, error rate, user satisfaction, and adoption rate to measure the design's effectiveness.
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