Data Requirements​

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• Records of planned events and relevant information

  • i.e. chosen date, time, location, participants, polling results, etc.

  • user/market analysis: interviewees want designated areas for relevant information/plans

• Relevant local suggestions/recommendations based on tags/filters/preferences

  • i.e. map of surrounding/searched area, optional tags/filters

  • user/market analysis: participants desired unique recommendations/exploratory options for diversified activities

• Group availability and visuals

  • user/market analysis: scheduling/coordination tools were often mentioned, especially for larger groups or events

• Communication methods and optional notifications 

  • i.e. pinned announcements, memos, reminders, messages

  • user/market analysis: interviewees often mentioned a need for communication methods and the potential (but optional) usage of notifications

• Task allocation

  • i.e. carpooling/drivers, task management

  • user/market analysis: need to coordinate tasks/carpooling for distance was often mentioned

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Functional Requirements

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• Schedule syncing and availability matching

  • user/market analysis: participants valued streamlining availability and simplified planning

• Activity suggestions based on preferences, interests, and/or location

  • user/market analysis: interest-aligned suggestions often desired, so filters/tags/location-based activities may address this

• Plan/hangout announcements/memo board

  • Keep essential information visible

  • user/market analysis: there was a need for a space meant for essential announcements/details

• Optional notification settings

  • user/market analysis: participants expressed the benefits of notifications, but warned against its frequency or formality

• Rescheduling/conflict management tools/options

  • user/market analysis: conflicts often led to cancellations, so options to adjust could improve rates

• Voting and/or automatic selection system

  • user/market analysis: such systems  may be helpful for indecisive groups or uncoordinated ideas

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Contextual Requirements

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• Flexibility depending on group size

  • user/market analysis: large groups or events often required more planning

• Communications and event details should be intertwined 

  • user/market analysis: discussed plans should be translated into key details in a designated area

• Integration with other platforms

  • i.e. preferred calendars/files

  • user/market analysis: adding events or tasks to other applications or calendars may assist in reminding a user about hangouts

• Task & carpooling allocation

  • user/market analysis: interviewees expressed the need to assign responsibilities and organized shared transportation or tasks

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Other​

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• User-friendly/clear interface 

  • user/market analysis: simplicity and ease-of-use were commonly mentioned; many appreciated tools that required minimal steps

• Lighthearted/informal format

  • user/market analysis: interviewees expressed an interest in informal/fun formats that made planning hangouts less a chore and something exciting