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I jumped straight into features and kind of forgot to ask who the user actually is.
Start by clarifying the goal and constraints of the AR campus tour app, then segment users and prioritize their needs. Develop a product vision and feature set that leverages AR's unique value, and outline success metrics and potential risks.
Pro tip: Anchor your answer in a specific user scenario (e.g., a prospective student on their first visit) to make your solution concrete and demonstrate empathy. Also, acknowledge trade-offs between AR immersion and practical constraints like battery life and device compatibility.
Ask questions to understand the app's primary goal (e.g., increase enrollment, improve visitor experience) and constraints (budget, timeline, target devices).
Identify key user segments (prospective students, parents, transfer students) and their pain points during campus tours, such as navigation, information overload, or lack of personalization.
Describe how AR enhances the tour: interactive wayfinding, historical overlays, 3D models of buildings, and gamification. Focus on unique value like real-time info and immersive storytelling.
Use a prioritization framework (e.g., impact vs. effort) to select core features for an MVP, such as basic AR navigation and points of interest, and plan future iterations.
Propose metrics like tour completion rate, user engagement, and enrollment conversion. Discuss risks such as AR fatigue, privacy concerns, and technical limitations.
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