New Hypothesis:
I have decided to change my idea from the “break room”
to a social local connection app, ALike, for phones and tablets. I feel the world is full of people who are not practicing their crafts, because they lack a connection with locals.
Who:
Much
like my previous idea I feel students would take to my social app, ALike. The
difference being that only freshmen, transfer, and international students would
fall into my boundary. As most students are similar in nature I find upperclassmen,
those in sororities and fraternities and those transfer students coming up with
friends and who have extroverted personalities would fall outside of my
boundary.
What:
I
believe the need I am looking to serve is similar to one seeking acceptance. The
need to find something to do with others is similar to the need to be accepted by
like-minded people. The difference could be from one seeking friendships and
acceptance to one seeking new adventures with new people.
Why:
The
cause of the ones outside the boundary could just to break out of their comfort
zone and try new things. While the ones in the boundary are new residents
looking to socialize and make connections with people in their new community.
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Inside the Boundary
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Outside the Boundary
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Recent
College Graduates
New
Residents to a Community
International
Students/Travelers
Introverts
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Current
College Students
College
Graduates Who Stay Close to Home
Extroverts
Sorority
and Fraternity Members
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A
Team to Continue Playing Ones Favorite Sports
A Musician
to Play Music With
A
Person to Form a Bond With
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There
is no need to meet new people and find things to do.
These
people already know where to go.
They
may feel they do not need any assistance.
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When
one moves to a new place they will likely not know anyone.
An
athlete not ready to stop playing may be in need of a league or group of
people to play pick up with.
People
want to continue working on their crafts.
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As
these people would not use the app to find new people and activities, but
they can use the app as a resident and help others.
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Creating a way for people to get acquainted with their new areas would be wonderful for them. I could see younger college graduates who are accepting jobs in a different location be interested in this app. I know you placed extroverts in your out of bounds area, but some extroverts may use this to meet people before they move to the new location.
ReplyDeleteMarcos,
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you have slightly changed your innovation after the comments of others. I also think you are underestimating your boundaries. I think all of the people you have mentioned can be included in the overall boundaries of your idea. i just think you could categorize them based on their expected level of involvement with your app, so to not limit yourself when the market has not yet been tested. Otherwise great idea and I really do like the tweak in your innovation.
Hey Marcos,
ReplyDeleteI like what you did with your idea. Moving to a new location can be a lot to take in, and between settling into a new home and job, it can be difficult to make new friends. I'm pretty introverted--when I first came to Gainesville, I stayed in my dorm most of the time, and really only talked to my roommate--a high school friend--on a daily basis. This app could have helped! And, if you further develop an interests feature (athletics, music, and other things that you mentioned), it could help people hone their search and narrow things down to the crowds they want to run with, while maybe appealing more to those outside of your boundary. Nice job, and Go Cats!
Hi Marcos, I really like this idea! I think that there is definitely a need for something like this. I think tinder kind of tried to be an app for people to meet people when they go to a new place. However, tinder is more about dating. I like that your app would help people who are just trying to find a group of friends to go on adventures with and try new things.
ReplyDeleteHi Andrea!
DeleteYeah Tinder was actually my inspiration, haha. No, not really, I really wanted to separate myself from dating apps. But on those sites people write in their bios what their intentions are as well as interests. If some of the users of Tinder are being truthful then my app would be more suitable for them.
Hey Marcos, It is great hypothesis article. It is good idea of seeking people with app is much more easier and comfortable. Not even for person but also new place will help to get know easily. I'm also international student and when I came to U.S first time, it is hard to get any information such as place or people. However, this app will make much more useful like me. Thank you for sharing good article.
ReplyDeleteWhile you have a good idea and concept this has been done a million times. Unless you have something that set you apart from apps like tinder, meetme, meet, among other apps you will have a difficult time with this app. It will most likely be downloaded and added to the people who collect social apps like it is candy.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a pretty good idea. Tapping into the market of less extroverted people sounds like a good plan, its just how to entice them to use your app. I feel like if they aren't already on Facebook or similar apps then it would be extremely difficult to get them using your application.
ReplyDeleteI think this idea is much more innovative and I am very happy you were able to adapt to the world around us. I think social media apps are great, and I also believe that incorporating the level of technology that our world has right now into connecting people is something that is very important and will be very important in the years to come. I love this idea, and keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteDave
The idea behind this app is good and I think that introverts,especially those who are college aged, would prefer meeting new friends on apps or over the internet and extroverts would prefer to meet people in a place like a club in person. One negative would be that there are already many apps that cater to people who are not extroverts and are looking for people to meet online. I think that limiting the app for people to meet for one or two things like sports could be kind of popular on some college campuses.
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