3. Agenda Who we are Details about our client’s requests Timeline & Deadlines Competitor Research How we beat our competition Work samples Client pitch & Approval Will – MaKenzi – Adam – Jacob 3
4. Who we Are Will J.- Project Lead MaKenziS.- Design Lead Jacob C. - Tech lead Adam L. - Tech lead backup Will – MaKenzi – Jacob – Adam 4
5. Details About our Client’s Requests Objectives There is no definite objective. Strategy Make an app. Android OS Message Get this app, and learn how to write Mandarin in an exciting way. Target Audience People who work internationally, however the app will function well enough for anyone who can use an Android tablet. Will – MaKenzi – Adam – Jacob 5
6. Timeline & Deadlines Will – MaKenzi – Adam – Jacob 6 Year Long Project! Despite considerable amounts of communication errors, the project is moving along smoothly.
8. Competitor Research 2 particular apps peeked our interest Learn to write Mandarin Chinese Phonetic Symbols (Bopomofo) for iPhone & iPod Touch 50 Chinese Words - Learn to Write Audio (FREE) However, both apps are incomplete. Zumobihttp://www.zumobi.com/ Applications made only for smart phones. Mobihandhttp://www.mobihand.com/ Applications and smart phones Very similar to Handmark, not as many partners as Handmark. * Links are embedded Will – MaKenzi – Adam – Jacob 8
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12. Competitor Research 50 Chinese Words - Learn to Write Audio (FREE) Pros Detailed characters. Decent interface. Cons It only shows how to write, the user can not trace in the app. Confusing funcitons. Will – MaKenzi – Adam – Jacob 10
13. How we Beat the Competition We plan to trump the other apps by providing a way to teach Mandarin Chinese writing in a way that feels seamless and enjoyable. We will do this by making an app that feels natural, interactive, and educational. Will – MaKenzi – Adam – Jacob 11
15. Client Pitch & Approval We will use a date and signature to get everything approved. This will cover us in the future if the client were to change their mind. Document everything. Keep track of what client liked/did not like. Will – MaKenzi – Adam – Jacob 13