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Asked at Snap • 3 years ago
How would you improve the Spotlight feature at Snapchat?
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Product Design
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"Make it easier for creators to create content by introducing easier to use tools such as : video editor, filters, audio/video mixing using different layover speeds. This would encourage new creators to jump onto the spotlight bandwagon. Make it easier for consumers of spotlight content to search relevant content that they would find entertaining and keep coming back for. Build recommendation algorithms that suggests content that users are likely to enjoy based on their view /engagement his"
Ozark - "Make it easier for creators to create content by introducing easier to use tools such as : video editor, filters, audio/video mixing using different layover speeds. This would encourage new creators to jump onto the spotlight bandwagon. Make it easier for consumers of spotlight content to search relevant content that they would find entertaining and keep coming back for. Build recommendation algorithms that suggests content that users are likely to enjoy based on their view /engagement his"See full answer
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Product Design
Asked at Microsoft • 4 years ago
Design a video game for a 5-year-old.
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Asked at LinkedIn • 4 years ago
Design a guest experience for YouTube.
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Asked at Meta (Facebook) • 4 years ago
Redesign Facebook's birthday experience.
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Asked at Microsoft • 3 years ago
Design an electric car dashboard.
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You're a PM at Swiggy. How would you design a new segment for liquor on Instamart?
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Asked at Google • 3 years ago
Design a product to track animals.
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Asked at Google • 3 years ago
Design the UI for a consultation app for doctors.
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Asked at Meta (Facebook) • 3 years ago
You're a PM at a company focused on the grocery shopping experience. How would you build a grocery shopping experience for a couple?
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Asked at Meta (Facebook) • 4 years ago
Tell me about a recent frustrating experience you had with technology.
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Asked at Apple • 4 years ago
Design a classical music product for Apple Music.
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System Design
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Asked at Uber • 4 years ago
You're the PM for UberPool. How would you create value for it?
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Product Strategy
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Asked at Lyft • 4 years ago
What is your favorite loyalty program?
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Product Design
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"Starbucks"
Dominique H. - "Starbucks"See full answer
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Asked at Google • 3 years ago
Design a studio apartment for 3 people.
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Asked at Google • 4 years ago
What can Google build for the over 100 million people who regularly go out to bars?
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Product Strategy
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"Lets start with assumptions 100m people go out to bars in US Assuming COVID is behind us Also assuming this is annually and not monthly or daily (though it might be better to ask this) Step 1: Why should Google build something like this Google Mission: Make information accessible and useful Google's current state: Focus on improving current products (improve engagement and thus monetization) while also building things for future (growth) Product Mission: Make going to bar a"
Date G. - "Lets start with assumptions 100m people go out to bars in US Assuming COVID is behind us Also assuming this is annually and not monthly or daily (though it might be better to ask this) Step 1: Why should Google build something like this Google Mission: Make information accessible and useful Google's current state: Focus on improving current products (improve engagement and thus monetization) while also building things for future (growth) Product Mission: Make going to bar a"See full answer
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Product Strategy
Design a supermarket that caters to older adults.
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Product Design
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"Asked clarifying questions Thought through the motivation (came up with a mission and business model, modeled it on Safeway with agreement from the interviewer User segmentation both by age groups and behavior, then prioritized user group Went through user journey (both physical store and online) to identify pain points Prioritized pain points Came up with 5 solutions Interviewer picked one for me to deep dive. I went into detail on that one. "
Samya S. - "Asked clarifying questions Thought through the motivation (came up with a mission and business model, modeled it on Safeway with agreement from the interviewer User segmentation both by age groups and behavior, then prioritized user group Went through user journey (both physical store and online) to identify pain points Prioritized pain points Came up with 5 solutions Interviewer picked one for me to deep dive. I went into detail on that one. "See full answer
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Product Design
Asked at Google • 4 years ago
Design a post-accident algorithm for a self-driving car.
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Technical
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"Ensure immediate safety: The first priority is to secure the vehicle and its occupants by stopping the engine, activating hazard lights, and unlocking doors. Assess the situation: The car evaluates the extent of damage, determines its location, and checks on the status of passengers. Call for help: Based on the assessment, the car calls emergency services if necessary and notifies the manufacturer. Collect and store accident data: This is crucial for later analysis and potential legal pu"
Surbhi G. - "Ensure immediate safety: The first priority is to secure the vehicle and its occupants by stopping the engine, activating hazard lights, and unlocking doors. Assess the situation: The car evaluates the extent of damage, determines its location, and checks on the status of passengers. Call for help: Based on the assessment, the car calls emergency services if necessary and notifies the manufacturer. Collect and store accident data: This is crucial for later analysis and potential legal pu"See full answer
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What was your process for arriving at the design solution in your portfolio and critique of the web app?
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Product Design
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"I was not very confident in my answers. My explanations were round about and I was mostly nervous."
Archana C. - "I was not very confident in my answers. My explanations were round about and I was mostly nervous."See full answer
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Product Design
Asked at Google • 4 years ago
Design an ATM for airports.
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Asked at Meta (Facebook) • 4 years ago
Design a solution for the sports industry.
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