Date: Friday, February 21, 2025

1. Key Discussion Points

Sprint 2 Demo Overview & Project Evolution

• Gelon Brumfield introduced the agenda which included:
  • A recap of Sprint 1.
  • Updates on user insights and design.
  • Future project goals.
• Rachel Beyerlein suggested reaching out to a client who had not yet joined.

Vision & Prioritization for MVP Development

• Gelon Brumfield introduced the refined MVP vision statement, defining the product as an AI-powered content creation tool.
• Alexi King outlined prioritization criteria using the Moscow framework (Must-haves, Should-haves, Could-haves, Won’t-haves).
• Amir Panahi categorized features into epics and discussed a dynamic backlog for design team communication.

User Insights & Content Creator Research

• Oana Ozunu presented research on content creators' workflows, focusing on challenges in scientific communication.
• Phillip Lee highlighted how user needs have evolved from MVP1 to MVP3, emphasizing:
  • Efficiency, authenticity, control, and reliability.
  • Addressing pain points like restrictive onboarding and limited customization.

Design & Navigation Enhancements

• Stephanie Beeguer outlined usability challenges with the Feedmap VeriSci prototype, including:
  • Overloaded pages and inconsistent navigation.
  • Proposed sitemap refinements to improve clarity.
• Danni presented a revised user flow, integrating:
  • Fact-checking and content creation as parallel features.
  • Wireframes showcasing source verification and customization options.

Client Feedback & Iterative Development

• Brinleigh Murphy-Reuter suggested incorporating ConsenusMeter updates into the project.
• Pablo M. Flores discussed ongoing development of a consensus meter for source verification.
• The team agreed on wireframing and prototyping as the next steps.