day 10
type | user segmentation
Assume you are a PM for Google Maps with the prompt design a solution to find parking. What would be your three user segments?
why | standard
Everyone understands the base problem because they have struggled through it themselves. At the very least, it is a 2-sided marketplace challenge (could be three, depending on how you approach it).
hint | start with marketplace dynamics
In something like this, you need to consider the driver and the “owner of the parking space” if you don’t clearly pick a side or explain your approach, you will run into problems.
drill | dive in deeper
Take piece of 8.5 x 11 paper and split it into 4 quadrants. Come up with four sets of three distinct users or use cases. Forcing yourself to practice multiple approaches helps you focus under pressure and learn to pivot if the interviewer forces the issue.
