2. About 50-60 dog owners, dog
walkers, and observers at Rosie’s
Dog Beach in California on
February 4th from 3:00-5:30 pm
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Observed Group
9. • Interacting with dogs without
looking strange
• Getting free dog walkers from
people who would do it without
charging
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Unmet Needs
10. • Many people feel uncomfortable just playing
with stranger’s dogs, but admit to wanting
to
• Two individuals have stated that they wish
they could find dog walkers for free
• Many people enjoyed the dog’s company
• Non- dog owners wish they could spend
time with dogs without taking full
responsibility for various reasons (work,
school, travel, etc.)
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Observation Summary
11. • An app that connects social media and
vetted profiles of dog lovers wishing to
spend time with them, to dog owners
needing a walker for free.
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Draft Idea of the App
18. Home Screen:
• Similar to Tinder and Wag! Matching
people with others
• Shows the photos of each member
• Requires a vetting process
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App Design Interface
19. Selected Words:
• Dog Lovers
• Buddies
• Beneficial
• Walking
Words Expression:
• Helping
• Mutually Beneficial
Name Choices:
• Dogbuddies
• Benefitwalker
• Walkingbuddies
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Naming Process