Post-Mock Research

This is for people who are struggling to build their product sense.

I recommend you pick a handful of prompts and try to do research after you try doing the mock. Then try doing the mock again.

For example:

Prompt: Build a travel product for groups. Assume you are a Meta PM.

After you complete the mock, consider the following out on the internet:

People who are hacking Meta for travel. Let’s think through this:  A quick Google search got me the following:

• On Groups,

• Advice from Frommers,

• From the Houston Chronicle

• From Facebook group

In fact, this article mapped out the key pain points for group travel. How did they compare to your answer?  

The Pain Points/Steps

1. Establish terms & conditions

2. Admin (booking hotels, checking passports, etc.) 

3. Setting Deadlines

4. Brainstorming 

5. Itinerary with some flexibility

6. Keep the planning fun

This app is solving group.

Task: Study what they have done and compare and contrast to your approach. This will help build your product sense. 

The solution has the following key features: 

1. Group setup (Facebook already has)

2. Suggest & Vote Capabilities (Think Thumbs up but more organized)

3. Poll & Share Notes (Meta has but lacks control)

4. Decide on activities & build itinerary (is this in Meta’s wheelhouse?)