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Existing App You are the project manager / product manager / business analyst for an already launched Android App for a Premium Subscription Video service. The current Android app supports a single paying user account. In this service, the user is not able to watch any video at all without having a subscription. New App Feature : Multiple User Profiles Multiple User Profiles allow different members of the paying user’s friends and family to have their own personalized App experience, built around the TV shows and Movies they enjoy. This new feature will allow a fixed number of individual profiles within a single paid subscription account.
Each profile allows for its own: ・ Name ・ Avatar Image ・ UI Language preference ・ Featured and recommended titles based on profile preferences and viewing habits. ・ Recent Searches ・ Watch History ・ Favourites ・ Enable/Disable Push Notifications The subscription user account can set a profile to be a kids profile with appropriate parental control rating allowance set. This is to prevent a kid getting access to inappropriate content for their age.
Your Tasks related to Multiple User Profiles feature
- Research industry benchmarks for this feature. Consider standard user expectations and product differentiators. Write a short summary of your research.
- Write a short and precise brief for the design team for this new feature on the Android app detailing what you expect from the design team as part of their first iteration which will last 1 week carried out by 1 full time senior UIUX designer who is experienced in video streaming app design.
- Write a short and precise brief to the technical architect regarding this new feature detailing what you would like them to analyse for you. The technical architect is assigned to work on this for 3 days. No other technical resource is assigned.
- Write 20-30 of the most important user stories for the User Profiles feature and their acceptance criteria. Within these users stories breakdown technical tasks for the Development team. Do this in a spreadsheet using a categorised table of user stories / tasks emulating a product backlog in Jira and organised these items into 2-3 sprints.
- Create a dependency table to track dependencies from outside the development team that are required to deliver the User Profiles feature.
- Create a timeline chart for the User Profiles project for sharing with management.
Paper For Above instruction
Introduction
The introduction of a Multiple User Profiles feature in an existing premium video streaming app embodies a strategic move to enhance user engagement, personalization, and parental controls. This paper systematically explores the research, design, technical analysis, user stories, dependencies, and project timeline associated with implementing this feature, facilitating a comprehensive understanding for stakeholders.
Industry Benchmark Research and Summary
Research on industry benchmarks reveals that leading streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video have successfully integrated multiple user profiles into their services. According to industry reports (e.g., Netflix, 2023; Hub Entertainment Research, 2022), users expect a seamless experience where profiles are easily creatable, customizable, and contain personalized content recommendations. Key features include profile icons or avatars, age-appropriate restrictions, and customizable preferences such as language and notifications. Differentiators among platforms include tiered parental controls, the number of profiles allowed per account, and the ability to switch between profiles without logout. User expectations emphasize simplicity, visual clarity, and privacy assurance, particularly for kid profiles.
This benchmarking indicates that the primary goal of the new feature should be to offer intuitive profile management with robust parental controls, personalized recommendations, and seamless switching, ensuring the experience is aligned with industry leaders yet tailored to our platform's unique context.
Design Team Brief
The design brief for the UI/UX team emphasizes creating an intuitive, user-friendly profile management interface for Android. The initial iteration (1 week, 1 senior UI/UX designer) should focus on:
- Designing a dedicated profile management screen accessible from the app's main navigation.
- Prototype of the profile creation process, including input fields for name, avatar selection, language preferences, and parental control toggle.
- Visual design for profile icons or avatars, ensuring clear differentiation and easy recognition.
- Designing UI flows for switching profiles, editing profiles, and setting parental controls.
- Incorporating visual cues for profile types such as 'Kids' with parental controls, and distinguishing profiles with notification settings.
- Ensure designs are accessible, with high contrast, easy touch targets, and support for multiple languages.
Deliverables: wireframes, interactive prototypes, style guides, and a user-flow diagram. The focus is on simplicity, clarity, and consistency with the current app aesthetic.
Technical Architect Brief and Analysis Focus
The technical brief for the architect (3-day analysis) should include:
- Review of existing architecture regarding user account management and multi-profile support.
- Assessment of necessary backend modifications to accommodate multiple profiles per subscription, including data storage, synchronization, and parental control settings.
- Analysis of the impact on existing user authentication and session management workflows.
- Evaluation of how profile switching will be integrated into the current app flow without degrading performance.
- Security implications related to parental controls and data privacy, especially for kid profiles.
- Potential API requirements for profile CRUD operations and personalization features.
- Compatibility considerations across Android devices and OS versions.
The output should include a detailed technical feasibility report, an impact analysis, and preliminary recommendations for implementation phases.
User Stories and Technical Tasks
Based on industry standards and project scope, the following are 20-30 prioritized user stories with acceptance criteria, categorized and organized into two sprints for backlog management. Each user story also includes technical breakdowns for development tasks.
| Category | User Story | Acceptance Criteria | Technical Tasks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile Creation & Editing | As a user, I want to create a new profile so that I can personalize my viewing experience. | Profiles can be created with a name, avatar, and default settings. The profile appears in the profile list after creation. | Implement profile creation API, UI form, validation, and database schema. |
| Profile Management | As a user, I want to edit profile details so that I can update my preferences. | Profile details can be edited and saved successfully; updates reflect immediately in UI. | Design edit profile API endpoints, update UI flows, handle validation. |
| Profile Deletion | As a user, I want to delete a profile to remove obsolete or unwanted profiles. | Deletion removes profile data and updates profile list without errors. | Develop delete profile API, confirm deletion modals, handle database cleanup. |
| Profile Switching | As a user, I want to switch profiles seamlessly from the main screen. | Switching profiles updates user experience instantly without logout. | Implement profile switch logic, session management, cache update. |
Dependency Table
| Dependency | Description | Impact on Delivery | Responsible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backend API | API endpoints for profile CRUD operations, personalization data | Critical for development; delays could delay feature rollout | Backend Team |
| Identity and Session Management | Support for switching profiles without session conflicts | Essential for seamless user experience | Authentication Team |
| Parental Control Settings | Integration with existing content rating and restriction management | Must be aligned for consistency and functionality | Content Management Team |
| Design Assets | Profile icons, avatar options, UI components | Dependent on UI/UX team outputs | Design Team |
| Testing Environment | Pre-production environment for comprehensive testing of multi-profile flow | Necessary for feature validation before release | QA Team |
Project Timeline Chart
The timeline spans approximately 8 weeks divided into phases:
- Weeks 1-2: Requirements gathering, industry benchmarking, initial design concepts, and architect analysis.
- Weeks 3-4: Detailed UI/UX design, backend API development, and initial technical implementation.
- Weeks 5-6: Integration, internal testing, bug fixing, and usability refinement.
- Weeks 7-8: User acceptance testing, final adjustments, deployment preparation, and release.
A Gantt chart can visually depict overlapping tasks, dependencies, and critical milestones, ensuring clear communication with management.
Conclusion
The integration of Multiple User Profiles into the existing Android streaming app is a multi-faceted project requiring careful research, design, technical analysis, detailed user stories, and strategic planning. By aligning industry best practices with our platform capabilities and stakeholder expectations, we can deliver a feature that greatly enhances user personalization, engagement, and parental control, ultimately strengthening our competitive position in the streaming market.
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