I need to cut my list of possibilities down to just 2 to move forward with. I was expecting to have to spend some time deliberating this, but I arrived at my conclusion after asking just 2 questions:
1. Would I use it?
It’s so much easier to develop an app concept for which you consider yourself to fit the profile of the target market. Therefore, it was easy for me to eliminate the trades person’s work management tool and the children’s treasure hunt concepts.
2. Do I know enough about the subject area?
As time is a limiting factor here, it is wise to discard any concept that would require extensive research in order to generate authentic and meaningful content. I eliminated the habit breaker concept on this grounds. Although it is something that I think I might really enjoy bringing to life, I don’t know nearly enough about Neural Linguistic Programming, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or any of the necessary psychological techniques required to effectively make a difference. Extensive research time and collaboration with experts in the field would be essential and these are resources that I just don’t have at my disposal.
So that leaves me with two concepts to delve a little deeper into, to explore the possibilities:
- A cookery competition app
- A mentoring platform
My Journey to App Success 