Quick Journey
I Have an Idea
Starting point for validating a new idea and planning MVP
50 min Total Time
5 Steps
Quick journeys typically take under an hour
What You'll Learn
- Validate the problem is worth solving
- Sketch solution approach without coding
- Identify critical risks early
- Create actionable plan to MVP
Journey Steps
1
job to be done surface
10m Validate the problem before falling in love with your solution
Key questions:
- Can you describe the problem without mentioning your app?
- Who has this problem and how badly do they need it solved?
- How do they solve it today and what's wrong with that?
2
concept of operations surface
10m Sketch how users will accomplish their goals
3
scope setting surface
10m Define MVP scope - what's in, what's out, what's later
Key questions:
- What's the absolute minimum to prove the concept?
- What can you cut and still solve the core problem?
- What feels critical but is actually nice-to-have?
4
threat modeling surface
8m Identify 3 things that could go really wrong
5
architecture design surface
12m Choose simplest architecture that could work for MVP
Key questions:
- What's the simplest technical approach?
- Can you use existing services instead of building?
- Are you over-engineering for future scale?