I went straight to features and the interviewer just stared at me.
Start by clarifying the goal and scope of the smart closet (e.g., consumer product vs. enterprise, target user, key problems). Then structure your answer around user needs, product features, and business viability, while highlighting technical feasibility and potential challenges. Conclude with success metrics and a phased rollout plan.
Pro tip: Anchor your design in a specific user persona and their pain points to demonstrate user-centric thinking, and proactively discuss trade-offs (e.g., cost vs. convenience, privacy vs. personalization) to show product maturity.
Ask clarifying questions to define the product's purpose, target users, and constraints (e.g., B2C or B2B, budget, timeline). This ensures alignment and prevents solving the wrong problem.
Choose a primary persona and outline their needs, such as outfit planning, inventory management, or sustainability. Prioritize the most impactful problems to solve.
Propose a range of features (e.g., RFID tracking, AI recommendations, virtual try-on) and map them to user needs. Consider hardware and software integration, and prioritize features based on impact and feasibility.
Discuss key technologies (IoT, computer vision, machine learning) and potential hurdles like data privacy, cost, and scalability. Show awareness of trade-offs and mitigation strategies.
Outline metrics (e.g., engagement, retention, time saved) and a phased go-to-market plan (e.g., MVP, pilot, launch). Consider monetization and competitive differentiation.
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