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Interview Insights: A college-aged student facing challenges of detachment from loved ones and the unfamiliarity of a large city. They are in search of a supportive community.
- Limited access to mental health support.
- Encountering redundant paperwork when seeking an animal.
- Difficulty in authenticating establishments that provide support animals, leading to a verification burden on the user.
- Struggles to locate specific animals, resulting in prolonged online searches.
- Too little information provided about animals and their traits when trying to adopt.
- Fears of being scammed by unreliable adoption services.
- Worries of wasting time with unprofessional services.
- A streamlined application for efficient mental support access.
- Animal matches that align with their personality traits.
- Assurance of animals sourced from authenticated shelters.
- A refined filtering system for emotional support animals based on care requirements and the level of support they offer.
- Gaining a Furr-Ever Friend!
- Exploring more efficient ways deal with Anxiety and Stress.
- Locating the right animal that suits their lifestyle (Ex: An active pet for an active and adventurous person).
- A way to find a legitimate ESA's without encountering questionable adoption services.
- To help more animals find homes and match with people in need of a companion.
- To Provide a different solution for those who need assistance with mental health but may not be able to schedule appointments with a therapist or psychologist.
Concept: "SoulPet" is a dedicated mobile application designed to connect individuals, particularly those navigating loneliness or isolation, with the ideal emotional support animal. With a focus on nurturing genuine connections, SoulPet ensures a foundation of mutual respect and companionship.
Target Audience:
- Individuals experiencing feelings of loneliness, isolation, or emotional distress.
- Those contemplating or having previously considered an emotional support animal but are apprehensive about compatibility.
- Users who lean towards technology-based solutions and appreciate the convenience of mobile platforms.
SoulPet aims to be a leading platform that intuitively links individuals seeking emotional companionship with the perfect emotional support animal, seamlessly bridging the space between solitude and unwavering affection.
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Finding the Right Match: As a lonely individual, I want to find an emotional support animal that matches my personality so that I can have a companion who understands and complements me.
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Profile Creation: As a new user, I want to easily create a profile detailing my interests and personality so that the app can find the best animal match for me.
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Choice of Animal Type: As a user with specific preferences, I want to select the type of animal I'm interested in so that I'm only matched with animals I'm comfortable with.
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Learning About the Animal: As a prospective pet owner, I want to see detailed profiles of the animals, including their history, temperament, and needs, so that I can make an informed decision.
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Easy Communication: As a user, I want to communicate easily with shelters or current owners so that I can ask questions and arrange meetings with potential emotional support animals.
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Safety Measures: As a concerned individual, I want to know that all animals on the platform are verified and safe so that I can trust my future companion.
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Feedback and Reviews: As a user, I want to read reviews and feedback from other users who have adopted animals so that I can make a more informed decision.
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Updating Preferences: As a user whose preferences change, I want to easily update my profile and animal preferences so that I continue to get matches that suit my current situation.
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Post-Adoption Guidance: As a new pet owner, I want access to resources and tips on taking care of my emotional support animal so that we can have a harmonious relationship.
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Community Engagement: As a user, I want to interact with a community of like-minded individuals who have also adopted emotional support animals so that I can share experiences and gain insights.
As a lonely individual, I want to find an emotional support animal that matches my personality so that I can have a companion who understands and complements me.
As a new user, I want to easily create a profile detailing my interests and personality so that the app can find the best animal match for me.
For a hands-on experience of our platform's potential, explore our Prototype on Figma