Divyadharshini J
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Delve - Helping you find yourself

App Idea
In a world that often keeps us busy and disconnected from ourselves, Delve is here to guide you to delve deep into yourself. Find meaningful activities that bring joy, fulfillment, and a sense of purpose to your life. Whether you're seeking a new hobby, hoping to reignite an old passion, or simply looking for a way to escape the daily grind, Delve is your companion on the path to self-exploration.

  • Status
    WIP (Work In Progress)
  • Timeline
    4 weeks
  • Type
    Collaborative
01 Research
NerdFish

Marketed as an app with the aim to create a new way of learning and self-development for those who want to learn something new every day

Short interesting articles on the concepts of arts, history, science, and tech. Interlinked topics for user to follow interests discover unexpected connections. Build knowledge and boost confidence with quizzes

Key Differentiator : Nerdish focuses purely on the bookish realm, promising theoretical proficiency in STEM, Arts and Humanities.

Hobify

Hobify's biggest value is in being able to monetise your hobbies. A stable side hustle.

5 Categories - Social Work, Arts and Crafts, Lifestyle, Culture, Sports
Explore options based on experiences
Monetization - Mentoring fees / Freelancing

Blinkist

With the tagline Big Ideas in 15 minutes, Blinkist offers it's users bite-sized insights on bestselling books and concepts in the user's interest area.

Orely

Custom features based on hobby (outdoor = weather forecast, philosophy = quote of the day)

02 Empathise
The ideal user is a user who has successfully embraced the process of learning new hobbies. One who eagerly seeks out new activities, invests time in research and practice, and revels in the joy of continuous learning and growth.

The empathy maps are mapped out based on a mix of personalities, who's defining characters are that they are a newbie looking to learn hobbies but cannot due to certain constraints (Time, Money, Consistency etc). The data required was collected from a 20 question survey to 22
03 Ideate
Condensed Pain Points and Possible Features
1. Can't find hobbies aligned with interests
  1. Assesments / Quizzes
  2. Randomizer
  3. Slider to understand habits
  4. Daily intro to new hobbies (similar to existing and new)
2. No structured guide for those starting out
  1. Byte sized tuts
  2. Connect noobs to other users with expertise (mentor like)
  3. Community Portal for inspo
  4. Roadmap for hobby to understand possibilities
3. Can't maintain consistency
  1. Set Goals / Milestones, level up (gamify)
  2. Time scheduler
  3. Celebrate small wins
  4. Pause and play on hobbies, to reduce anxiety or guilt
4. Couldn't pursue hobbies due to personal issues
  1. Monetisation Ideas
  2. Suggest other similar and less taxing hobbies
Decision Tool - MoSCoW Method

Since feasibility is not a constraint for this project, we decided it to switch to MoSCoW method instead of the Prioritisation Matrix. We've used this method to figure out the features required for a MVP. Only Must haves given here

App Note: We don't care about what's popular or in trend. We won't haunt you with useless recommendations. App Tone: extremely light
Moodboard

Even though the ideation phase is not yet completed, we are curating interesting design finds into a Milanote moodboard

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