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Asana·Product Manager·Onsite - Product Sense / Strategy·Senior

Senior
Apr 2026

Summary

Asana PM interview with a product design question focused on an underserved demographic. Pretty open-ended, which I wasn't fully prepared for.

Questions Asked (1)

Q1

How would you design a video streaming product specifically for senior citizens?

Product Sense & IdeationProduct StrategyAdaptability & Ambiguity
Author's notes

I spent the first few minutes just trying to figure out who exactly 'senior citizens' meant and what their actual pain points were with existing streaming services.

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Suggested Approach

Start by clarifying the goal and constraints, then segment the senior audience to identify key needs. Propose a focused MVP that addresses the most critical pain points, and outline how you would measure success and iterate based on user feedback.

Pro tip: Emphasize accessibility and simplicity, but also highlight the importance of involving senior citizens in the design process through user testing to ensure the product truly meets their needs.

1. Clarify Objective and Constraints

Ask questions to understand the company's goals, target market, and any constraints (e.g., budget, timeline, existing products). This ensures your solution aligns with business objectives.

2. Segment the Senior Audience

Break down the senior demographic into sub-segments based on tech-savviness, interests, and physical abilities. This helps tailor features to different needs.

3. Identify Pain Points and Needs

List common challenges seniors face with video streaming, such as complex interfaces, small text, and difficulty navigating. Prioritize these based on impact.

4. Propose MVP Features

Outline a minimal viable product that addresses top pain points, focusing on simplicity, accessibility, and content relevance. Include features like voice control, large buttons, and curated content.

5. Define Success Metrics and Iteration Plan

Specify metrics like user engagement, retention, and satisfaction. Describe how you would gather feedback and iterate to improve the product.

Key Points to Mention

  • Accessibility features: large fonts, high contrast, voice navigation, and simple remote controls.
  • Content curation: focus on genres and topics popular among seniors, such as classic movies, news, and documentaries.
  • User onboarding and support: provide easy setup, tutorials, and customer support tailored to seniors.
  • Pricing and packaging: consider affordable plans and possibly bundled services.
  • Partnerships: collaborate with organizations serving seniors to reach the target audience.
  • Inclusive design process: involve seniors in usability testing and feedback loops.

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