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Bringing the team together, one game at a time
Product Experience
Problem Space
Problem Statement
How might we make the task of playing organized sports such as soccer and basketball with other people easy and more accessible?
Problem Background
The customers for our app would be individuals looking to participate in team-based sports matches, such as pickup soccer or pickup basketball games. The need for this problem is the difficulty that people face in finding enough players to organize and participate in team-based sports matches. Many people want to participate in sports matches but often struggle to gather enough players due to location, and busy schedules, or just being able to find people. We should address this process because nowadays people are very busy and they don’t have time to organize a sports match and they do not want to struggle with organizing the sports match. It has been increasingly challenging to find enough people to play with. There is a growing trend in health and fitness, and team-based sports are a great way to socialize and stay active. With everyone having smartphones nowadays it has never been easier to connect with people online that have the same interests and needs.
Research Insights
User Pain Points
“Using discord and group me, I identified a few different categories of users and did 10 user interviews”
Supporting Data
“80% of people I interviewed said they had trouble finding teammates to play with..”
Feedback
“Users had concerns about privacy and safety as they are meeting with random people”
Future Steps
Problems we would need to address are public safety with meeting with random people. Such as implementing features such as user verification, community reporting, an 18+ age limit, optional background checks, and serious community guidelines.
Learnings
Product Manager Learnings:
Karim Amr
How to write a detailed spec, feature prioritization, and building an MVP.
Designer Learnings:
Designer Learnings:
Jo Sturdivant
- Adapting to an Established Team: Joining the team in week 6 of 8 was challenging, as I had to quickly adapt to existing workflows, dynamics, and goals. This mirrors real-world situations where you often integrate into teams mid-project, and flexibility is essential.
- Work-Blocking for Efficiency: With only two weeks to complete the project, I learned the importance of a structured work-blocking system. This approach allowed me to manage my time effectively and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Making Data-Driven Design Decisions: Unlike my past projects, I had to rely on research conducted by others. This was a valuable experience in using pre-existing data to guide design decisions, helping me focus on the core insights without starting from scratch.
Developer Learnings:
Developer Learnings:
Vanady Beard
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As the back-end developer, I learned how important it is to create efficient and reliable systems that support the entire application. This experience also taught me the importance of optimising the database and ensuring the backend is scalable and easy to maintain.
Developer Learnings:
Stephen Asiedu
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As a back-end developer, I've come to understand the importance of being familiar with various database systems and modules. This knowledge enables me to build diverse applications and maintain versatility in my work. I've also learned that the responsibility for making the right choices rests on my shoulders, guided by my best judgement.
Developer Learnings:
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Developer Learnings:
Maurquise Williams
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- Process of Creating an MVP: Developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) taught me how to focus on delivering core functionalities balancing between essential features and avoiding scope creep.
- Collaboration in a Real-World Tech Setting: This experience taught me how to collaborate efficiently in a fast-paced tech environment, keeping the team aligned and productive, even while working remotely across time zones.
- Sharpening Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: This experience honed my ability to think critically and solve problems efficiently. By tackling challenges and finding quick solutions, I sharpened my decision-making and troubleshooting skills in a dynamic, real-world setting.
Developer Learnings:
Jeremiah Williams
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All in all this experience was very awesome I learned that in coding with others being transparent is key
Developers Learnings:
Justin Farley
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I learned how important communication is when working with a team. Communication provides understanding, advice, ideas, and much more. While working with the product team, I’ve found that communication keeps everything flowing smoothly. Working with a team also showed me that every member brings something different to the table and we all have to work together in order to align and meet our end goal.