I jumped straight into features and the interviewer kind of just waited for me to finish before asking who the app was even for.
Start by clarifying the goal and target user, then frame the problem around Patreon's ecosystem of creators and fans. Propose a solution that leverages Patreon's unique strengths—exclusive content and community—to drive reading habits, and outline how you'd measure success and iterate.
Pro tip: Anchor your solution in Patreon's core value proposition: helping creators build direct relationships with fans. Show how reading can deepen that connection, rather than just adding a generic reading tracker.
Ask questions to understand what 'read more' means: is it about reading books, articles, or creator content? Identify the primary user—Patreon creators or their patrons—and their motivations.
Articulate why people struggle to read more (time, motivation, discovery) and how Patreon is uniquely positioned to solve it through its creator-patron relationships.
Generate a few ideas (e.g., curated reading lists from creators, reading challenges with rewards, social reading groups) and prioritize based on impact and feasibility for Patreon.
Detail the core features of your proposed app, focusing on how it integrates with Patreon's existing platform (e.g., creator tiers, exclusive content, community posts).
Outline how you'd measure success (e.g., engagement, retention, creator revenue) and describe a plan for testing and learning from user feedback.
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