Create your own MVP Spec










1 Solve the Diogenes Quiz

Before creating your own spec, calibrate your thinking - complete our quiz. There are six product examples with clearly stated leading product function. Your challenge is to choose just the right features in support of this function. Mark as many, or as few, as you consider sensible.

Greek philosopher Diogenes of Sinope lived in a wine barrel and his only possession, according to the legend, was a cup. But when he realized that he could drink from his cupped hands, he gave the cup away.

Zappos – Function: online shoes store

Features:MVP feature?
free shipping
365 days return window
filtering by brand
customer profile
filtering by size
filtering by gender
free returns
24/7 customer service chat
1-800-****** line
fashion trends blog
branded shipping boxes
order history database


iPod – Function: portable music player

Features:MVP feature?
10,000 tracks storage
7 hours play time
pocket size
waterproof
drag-and-drop file transfer
MP3 convertor
one data & power port
wi-fi enabled
custom playlist creator
in 5 colors
track skip
headphones


Spork – Function: convenient eating on the go

Features:MVP feature?
titanium material
spoon
fork
sharp edges
knife
hole for carabina
name labels
teflon coating
tent stake
carry case
screwdriver
dishwasher safe


Sports Watch – Function: entry level runner watch

Features:MVP feature?
time
alarm
multiple time zones
laps count
sweat proof
night light
auto winding
15 years battery life
waterproof
step count
stopwatch
mobile app connected


Unbreakable Pencil – Function: economical pencil for kindergarteners

Features:MVP feature?
drawing
unbreakable lead
replaceable cap
eraser
in 3 colors
writing
edible wood coating
standard sharpeners compatible
custom graphics
carry case
lead in 3 degrees of hardness
multipack


Google Maps App – Function: never get lost mobile app

Features:MVP feature?
navigation
business search
satellite view
heavy traffic warning
zoom
pedestrian routes
search history
biking trips
address search
business reviews
location tracking
GPS enabled


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