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Journey-Driven PRD Template

🎯 Vision Statement

"We believe that [user type] should be able to [achieve outcome] without [current pain point]. When this happens, [positive impact]."

🎭 Character Profiles

Primary Protagonist: [User Persona Name]

  • Background Story: [Brief user story and context]
  • Motivation: [What drives this user]
  • Current Struggle: [Specific pain points they face]
  • Desired Transformation: [How they want to change]

Supporting Characters

  • Antagonist: [Main obstacle or competing solution]
  • Mentor: [How your product guides the user]
  • Allies: [Other users or systems that help]

📖 The Hero's Journey

Act 1: The Ordinary World

  • Current State: [What users do now]
  • Inciting Incident: [What triggers the need for change]
  • Refusal of the Call: [Why users resist change]

Act 2: The Special World

  • Crossing the Threshold: [How users discover your solution]
  • Tests & Allies: [Key features and integrations]
  • Approach to the Inmost Cave: [Core user experience]
  • The Ordeal: [Critical decision points or challenges]
  • Reward: [Value users receive]

Act 3: Return with the Elixir

  • The Road Back: [How users return to their workflow]
  • Resurrection: [Transformation achieved]
  • Return with the Elixir: [Ongoing value and sharing]

🎪 Key Scenes (Features)

Scene 1: [Feature Name]

  • Setting: [Where/when this happens]
  • Characters: [Who's involved]
  • Action: [What happens]
  • Dialogue: [User interactions]
  • Outcome: [Result for the user]

Scene 2: [Feature Name]

  • Setting: [Where/when this happens]
  • Characters: [Who's involved]
  • Action: [What happens]
  • Dialogue: [User interactions]
  • Outcome: [Result for the user]

🎬 Technical Production

Props & Sets (Technical Requirements)

  • Core Infrastructure: [Backend systems needed]
  • User Interface: [Frontend components]
  • Data Management: [Storage and processing]
  • Integration Points: [APIs and third-party services]

Special Effects (Advanced Features)

  • AI/ML Capabilities: [Intelligent features]
  • Real-time Processing: [Dynamic functionality]
  • Personalization: [User-specific experiences]

📊 Success Metrics (Box Office Numbers)

Leading Indicators

  • User Engagement: [Daily/weekly active users]
  • Feature Adoption: [Usage of key features]
  • Time to Value: [How quickly users see benefits]

Lagging Indicators

  • User Retention: [Long-term engagement]
  • Business Impact: [Revenue, efficiency gains]
  • User Satisfaction: [NPS, reviews, testimonials]

🎭 User Journey Map

[User's Current State] 
    ↓ (Pain Point)
[Discovery of Solution]
    ↓ (Onboarding)
[First Value Realization]
    ↓ (Adoption)
[Regular Usage Pattern]
    ↓ (Advanced Features)
[Power User Status]
    ↓ (Advocacy)
[Referral & Sharing]

🎪 Go-to-Market Strategy

Opening Night (Launch)

  • Target Audience: [Initial user segment]
  • Marketing Channels: [How to reach users]
  • Success Criteria: [Launch metrics]

Word of Mouth (Growth)

  • Viral Mechanisms: [How users share]
  • Referral Programs: [Incentives for sharing]
  • Community Building: [User engagement]

🎬 Risk Assessment

Plot Twists (Potential Issues)

  • Technical Risks: [System failures, performance]
  • User Adoption Risks: [Resistance to change]
  • Market Risks: [Competition, market changes]

Contingency Plans

  • Plan B Scenarios: [Alternative approaches]
  • Rollback Strategies: [How to recover]
  • User Communication: [How to handle issues]

📝 Success Criteria

Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

  • Core user journey complete
  • Basic functionality working
  • Initial user feedback positive

Full Release

  • All key scenes implemented
  • Performance targets met
  • User satisfaction high
  • Business metrics achieved

This template transforms product development into a storytelling experience, making it easier to understand user needs and create compelling solutions.