Personas - User Research

[mlivai]

1. Find out all about your users!

10-15 user stories per person (1.5 hrs per person)

[mlivai]

Found During DP1:

• https://www.reddit.com/r/Pets/comments/z54saf/how_much_do_i_need_to_feed_my_kitten/ (worried about underfeeding and wanting to change up pets diet)

• https://www.reddit.com/r/Pets/comments/z4h5rn/my_cat_has_been_periodically_vomiting_advice/ (worried about pet eating too much too fast and vomitting)

• https://www.quora.com/Do-you-weigh-out-dog-food-before-giving-it-to-your-pet (people who want to measure their pet's food exactly versus people who don't as long as the pet eats and is healthy)

• https://www.reddit.com/r/puppy101/comments/gqw8go/how_do_i_know_if_my_puppy_is_eating_enough/ (worried pet is not eating/drinking enough)

• https://www.reddit.com/r/Pets/comments/irdtuo/do_pets_raised_alone_have_different_eating_habits/?utm_source=BD&utm_medium=Search&utm_name=Bing&utm_content=PSR1 (notices pet eats more competitively in the presence of other pets)

• https://www.reddit.com/r/Pets/comments/k6b3f5/my_cats_eating_habits_are_changing_and_im_not/ (worried about pets diet changing)

• https://www.reddit.com/r/dogs/comments/osc9vf/am_i_feeding_my_dog_enough/?utm_source=BD&utm_medium=Search&utm_name=Bing&utm_content=PSR1 (worried about not feeding pet enough)

• https://www.justanswer.com/dog-health/7rylg-not-feeding-dog-enough-lab-mix-or-even.html (worried about not feeding pet enough)

• https://www.reddit.com/r/AskVet/comments/fqm886/how_do_you_know_how_much_food_a_pet_actually_needs/?utm_source=BD&utm_medium=Search&utm_name=Bing&utm_content=PSR1 (cant tell if pets are need or just want more food)

• https://www.reddit.com/r/Pets/comments/yv10bn/how_to_put_cat_on_a_diet/ (worried and annoyed that no amount/type of food can stop their pet from begging for food)

• https://www.reddit.com/r/Pets/comments/ywczge/deterring_dog_but_not_cat/ (doesn't know how to stop/track one pet getting into the other pets food)

• https://www.reddit.com/r/Pets/comments/yq2m7s/im_losing_it_9yr_old_pup_peeing_inside_almost/ (wants to know/concerned about why pet is peeing inside so much)

[mlivai]

• https://www.reddit.com/r/CatAdvice/comments/zvw10s/my_pet_sitter_has_left_my_cats_without_food_and/ (wanting to make sure pet is eating)

• https://www.reddit.com/r/vegan/comments/5uefns/discussion_share_your_personal_philosophy_on/ (what to put in a pets diet)

• https://www.reddit.com/r/lynxpointsiamese/comments/105zwvj/i_need_feeding_suggestions_for_my_7month_baby/ (doesn't know if pet is eating too much or not)

• https://www.reddit.com/r/homeautomation/comments/aqkl80/look_for_personal_experiences_with_smart_pet/ (varying views on pet feeders)

[ajb974]

• https://www.reddit.com/r/CatAdvice/comments/t5hx46/automatic_pet_feeders/ (how often and what kind of auto feeder do they want)
• https://www.reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/comments/vl600h/lpt_use_an_automatic_feeder_for_your_cats/ (comments describe pets breaking auto feeders)
• https://www.reddit.com/r/homeautomation/comments/audyd9/smart_automatic_pet_feeder_comparison_review/ (review describing auto feeder features. Consider battery backup for power supply?)
• https://www.reddit.com/r/homeautomation/comments/aqkl80/look_for_personal_experiences_with_smart_pet/ (comments describe set and forget mentality)

[ajb974]

@mlivai your user stories look good.