DCC interview prep

parts of a whiteboard challenge

context, constraints, user, business, persona, feature ideation, user flow, wireframes, and summary

parts of context

prompt and questions

parts of constraints

budget, device, timeline, and AI constraints

parts of user

demographics, goals, and needs

parts of business

description, goals, and needs

parts of persona

name, demographics, painpoints, goals, and needs

parts of feature ideation

painpoint and how the feature supports it, choose only the most feasible and effective ones

parts of user flow

walk through what the user persona’s journey step by step

parts of wireframes

visual interface of user flow including touchpoints

parts of summary

this solution helps [persona] [achieve goal] through [key features], ultimately addressing [pain point]. it also supports the business’s goal of [business goal] by [solution].

DCC x Looks pros

• moved away from initial ideation

• took risks on more unique ideas

• reimagined product to support business and user

• love the avatars and body type customizer, good for visualization

• could see myself using app

DCC x Looks cons

• no efficient way to integrate user’s preexisting wardrobe items, which may be helpful for outfit creation

• AI scan vs manual input feasibility

• outfit visualization could be unrealistic on cartoon avatars

DCC x EpicHire pros

• recognized that the easiest solutions are not the best option

• realistic avatars simulate actual interview process well

• could see myself using the product

DCC x EpicHire cons

how can you implement a realistic avatar that isn’t unsettling, especially given limited resources?