Shaping the product to the customer’s needs was the main challenge of this project. Overcoming it required a few steps. First, clearly defining the scope of and the strategy for the project allowed us to focus on key aspects. Second, ensuring seamless communication and transparency helped us deliver value fast and embrace change when necessary. Third, starting the project with an iOS prototype allowed us to follow the specifications without huge effort.
The second challenge was the tight deadline for the final product. Given that, we decided to validate the idea early in the process, with an MVP. Accordingly, we developed the MVP and collected end-user feedback, which indicated we could go into production. Next, we used the feedback to build the final product, which generated revenue when it hit the market. Last, we implemented the Android solution in less than half of the development time agreed with the client.