Idea generating techniques:
In class we made some physical representations of our idea, Timetraxx. I made a disorganized desk covered in sticky-notes as I felt that such an app could displace the need for note-taking of this type, while others built representations of computers, clocks, and other related ideas. I also started designing a possible logo for the company as we were getting low on time and I wanted to play around with what such a thing would look like. My sketch looked something like this:
(note, this is a bad MS paint rendition, and I am not an artist)
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| Experience 1 | Experience 2 | |
| Employer | Dynamic Shift Scheduling -allow quick changes and notifications to employees (one-click functionality) -automatically reformat other shifts based on pre-entered constraints when one work schedule changes (Dynamic data-updates) |
Allow quick communications
-features to allow employers to send
company-wide communications
as well as individual correspondances
(TimeTraxx MassMail(tm*))
-Real-time update of schedules and the
ability to change schedules at any time
(TimeTraxx ScheduleSwap) |
| Employee | Ease of use -allow the application to run on many different devices (Android/iOS/Windows versions) -have automatic notifications for the employee to remind/ update employee (TimeTraxx ReliableReminder) -Simple to use and uncluttered graphical user interface (TimeTraxx mobile App) | Allow employees to swap schedules -It is relatively common for employees to take someones shift for them, and this could be easily reflected in such a program that would allow the employees to make the update themselves when allowed (TimeTraxx ScheduleSwap) |
| Personal user | Reminders -allow user to be reminded of events that they have entered into the program (TimeTraxx Notification Assistant) | Everything in one place -Personal users can keep track of their schedules, due dates, and other important, time-sensitive information on the app (TimeTraxx CentralCommand easily navigable start page) |
* not really a trademark.
Zach, you're almost there! Use what you've written in each block as the guide to creating some new product or service ideas, somewhat related to what you're doing, but expanding it. For example, how else can the Shift Manager's job be made more convenient? Maybe it's "voice activated app". For the employee, perhaps it's "call your times using your phone".
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