Detailed user stories were developed for both customer and vendor personas to reflect the new value proposition—Poptop was no longer just a directory; it was an experience-driven marketplace that offered value from the moment users landed on the website until the event’s final minute.
This year, John desires something unique for his birthday. Opting for an intimate gathering with seven close friends, he dismisses restaurants as too crowded, fearing that a celebratory dinner might devolve into a regular friend meetup. The ideal solution is hosting the party at his place, but a lack of culinary skills and restaurant delivery pose challenges. John decides to explore birthday celebration ideas online, realizing his lack of experience in this area. He discovers private parties as an intriguing format with various options, ranging from mobile bars and chefs to BBQs, magicians, singers, and even poker games.
As John's curiosity deepens, he looks further into the subject. Stumbling upon the "Birthday Party Ideas" section, he attempts to select an idea suitable for his apartment, the number of friends, and the chosen theme. The Hawaiian party with a chef becomes the perfect choice. Inspired, John decides that all guests should wear Hawaiian shirts, and he plans to adorn the apartment with flowers.
With the idea in mind, John becomes curious about the cost. He delves deeper into how the service works, step by step, generating a list of available Hawaiian cuisine chefs based on his request and location. Reading reviews, comparing prices and services, he realizes the importance of gluten-free options. John identifies two suitable chefs, each offering a similar number of dishes at comparable prices. Wishing for more than just food, he discovers that one chef can provide cocktails for an additional fee. John adds two cocktails per guest to the order. To his delight, he also finds Hawaiian leis as an extra option. He adds eight leis to the order. The budget aligns, and John decides to place the order, making a deposit and eagerly anticipating the upcoming party.