An app for sharing photos of your dog

#Background: My roommate has two dogs and he is delighted every time he sees “his” pup in random situations. Walking around the city, on a hike, being on the beach at the ocean etc. If he sees his dogs in any of those situations, he is instantly happy and can’t get enough of it. I know it’s not just him and I’d like to enable this for a lot of people.<br><br>#Goal: This app should enable people to see their own dog in random situations by AI-generated images.<br><br>#Functionality:<br><br>1. User onboarding<br>Sign up to the app, connect social media to fill in the profile, select dog(s)<br>Asks for location<br>2. User can upload pictures of their dog(s)<br>3. Users can select a photo of their dog(s) and choose a “scenario” (e.g. Alaskan Tundra, on the beach, hiking etc.)<br>AI generates an image of the dog in the scenario<br>4. Community view with all images (random scenarios and dogs)<br>5. Ability to share pictures to e.g. Instagram, Twitter etc. social media platforms<br>6. Daily random scenario of your dog(s)<br>7. Notification to attract users to go back into the app<br>8. Community sharing<br>Share the images not only on platforms like facebook, instagram, twitter, Whatsapp etc but also share them in the app<br><br>#Technical Flow:<br><br>1. User signs up for the app and connects their social media accounts<br>2. User needs to select their doggos (the app needs to know what dog needs to be shown in the scenarios)<br>3. The user can select pictures of each dog and also select where the dog is located and can then see the dog in the location<br>4. The app utilizes Google Maps to generate a photo of the dog in the selected location<br>5. User can select a random location and the app will randomly show e.g. Everglades, Florida or Yellowstone, Montana etc. and the app will show the dog there<br>6. User can select a location and the app will randomly show the dog in a random place in the selected location<br>7. Users can share their images on different platforms to make their friends laugh and make their day<br>8. Users can select different scenarios for their dog’s photos (a snowy mountain, a desert, a city etc.)<br>9. Users can select a daily random scenario (location and amount of photos) of their dog to get to see new pictures every day<br><br>#Target audience:<br><br>1. Dog owners that want to get a laugh out of it and can see their dog in random situations<br>2. Friends of dog owners that are notified by a dog owner about e.g. Everglades, Florida and can also see their dog in the same picture<br>3. Dog lovers that don’t have a dog and want to just have fun and see their favorite dog breed in random scenarios<br><br>#Competitive advantage:<br><br>1. First mover advantage: This app will have a competitive advantage since it’s unique to the market. No existing app offers the ability to upload pictures of your dog and then use AI to automatically generate different scenarios like e.g. a mountain range. It’s a fun app that people will want to share with their friends and family, giving it a strong viral potential.<br>2. User engagement: The app will encourage user engagement through its gamification features, such as daily challenges, rewards, and leaderboards. This will keep users active and engaged, increasing the app's retention rate.<br>3. Social sharing: The app will allow users to share their photos on various social media platforms, generating buzz and attracting new users.<br>4. Personalization: The app will offer personalized scenarios based on user preferences, location, and dog breed, enhancing the user experience and encouraging repeat visits.<br><br>#Monetization:<br><br>1. In-app purchases: Offer in-app purchases for premium features, such as additional scenarios, filters, or exclusive content.<br>2. Advertising: Display relevant ads within the app, such as pet food or accessory promotions.<br>3. Sponsored content: Partner with pet brands to create sponsored scenarios or content.<br>4. Subscription model: Offer a subscription-based model for access to exclusive content, premium features, or ad-free experience.<br><br>#Privacy and Safety:<br><br>1. User consent: Obtain user consent before collecting and using their data.<br>2. Data encryption: Encrypt user data to ensure secure storage and transmission.<br>3. Anonymization: Anonymize user data to prevent identification.<br>4. Compliance: Comply with relevant data protection regulations, such as GDPR and CCPA.<br><br>There’s a joke that’s particularly applicable to our project of the day: “Instagram was built to help Kevin Systrom share photos of his dogs.”