I spent the first minute trying to figure out if this was a product question or a systems question and kind of hedged by doing both badly.
Start by clarifying the goal: is this a product design question for a parking garage as a product, or a system design question for the parking experience? Then, structure your answer by defining user personas, identifying pain points, brainstorming features, and prioritizing based on impact and feasibility. Finally, discuss monetization and metrics to measure success.
Pro tip: Frame the parking garage as a product with users, not just a physical structure. Show how you'd use technology to create a seamless, delightful experience that aligns with the shopping center's high-tech brand.
Ask clarifying questions to understand the shopping center's target audience, scale, and what 'high-tech' means in this context. Define whether the focus is on the parking experience, revenue, or integration with shopping.
List primary user groups (shoppers, employees, delivery vehicles) and their pain points: finding a spot, paying, navigating, security, etc. Prioritize pain points based on frequency and severity.
Generate ideas for features that address pain points using technology: IoT sensors for real-time availability, mobile app for reservations and payments, automated valet, EV charging, dynamic pricing, etc.
Use a framework like RICE or MoSCoW to prioritize features. Sketch a high-level user flow and system architecture, considering integration with existing shopping center apps and infrastructure.
Propose revenue models (dynamic pricing, subscriptions, partnerships) and define success metrics (utilization rate, average search time, revenue per spot, customer satisfaction).
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