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How can we simplify and streamline the process of creating project proposals?

Background

A Perfect Proposal

Creating impactful project proposals can be a daunting task for many individuals and organizations, as they often struggle with a lack of clarity on key components, structure, and effective language to communicate their ideas. This leads to missed opportunities, wasted time and resources, and the inability to secure the necessary support and funding to advance their projects.

Research has shown that well-structured and persuasive project proposals have a higher chance of being understood and approved by decision-makers. Additionally, ineffective language and communication can hinder understanding and fail to convey the value and potential of a project. Incorporating visual representations in proposals has been proven to enhance comprehension and retention of information.

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Problem Statement

Project Proposal's Are Hard to Make

Ineffective project proposals hinder success, causing missed opportunities and difficulties in securing support and funding

User Research

User PAin Points

  1. Lack of Clarity: Users often struggle to articulate their project ideas clearly and concisely in project proposals. This can result in confusion among stakeholders and a failure to convey the project's objectives and deliverables effectively.
  1. Visualizing Complex Concepts: Conveying complex ideas and concepts in a project proposal can be challenging, particularly when relying solely on text. Users may face difficulties in effectively visualizing their projects, resulting in limited understanding and engagement from readers.
  1. Difficulty in Iteration and Revision: Revising and iterating on project proposals can be cumbersome, especially when working with traditional document-based tools. Users may find it challenging to make edits, incorporate feedback, and maintain version control throughout the proposal creation process.

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Competitive Analysis

To gain a comprehensive understanding of the market and the problem at hand, I conducted an analysis by examining key players in the industry and related markets. Click on the symbols below to see more information!

The Solution

What is PromptPal?

PromptPal is a web tool that makes project proposal creation easier. It uses natural language processing and visual representations to simplify the process.

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Responsibilities

My Role in the Project

This project allowed me to experience first-hand how a product is built and carried out through all stages. I worked to oversee the product and a team of 2, and also as a developer, mainly focusing on coding with HTML. Throughout the project. My key responsibilities included but were not limited to:

Prioritization and Roadmap: I created a product roadmap that outlined the planned features and their timelines. My goal was to ensure that the team focused on delivering the most valuable features and met the project milestones.

Planning and Design: I collaborated with the design team to create intuitive and user-friendly wireframes based on user feedback and requirements. I also determined the necessary tech stack and frameworks to develop a medium-fidelity mockup design for the web application.

Development: I worked closely with the development team to implement core functionality, and iteratively refined the design and user interface based on usability testing and addressed bugs and errors to ensure a seamless user experience.

Testing and Integration: I finalized design assets with the product team and ensured seamless integration of design and functionality, implemented data retrieval and storage through a cloud infrastructure, and conducted thorough usability testing and made necessary adjustments.

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Conceptualizing the Solution

Low Fidelity Wireframes

Using Figma and Balsamiq, we were able to conceptualize the solution.
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Lessons Learned

Key Takeaways

While I was creating a plan, I knew it was crucial for me to remain flexible as circumstances evolved. The journey of developing PromptPal has presented various challenges that tested my skills and provided opportunities for growth and improvement. I learned to adapt and adjust my plans based on emerging needs and constraints.

Effective communication and collaboration within our development team were vital for overcoming technical challenges and delivering a successful product. We held regular meetings, maintained clear communication channels, and ensured a shared understanding of technical requirements. These efforts facilitated seamless integration and progress.

I proactively planned for technical challenges, such as integration complexities, scalability, and performance. This allowed me to anticipate potential obstacles and devise strategies to overcome them. By addressing these challenges in advance, I was better prepared to implement effective solutions.

Justin Quan Portfolio

Product Manager