Revised Vision Statement
There are many restaurants today that have the problem with how they offer users the ability to reserve a table at a restaurant. Most restaurants use a call ahead system which allows user to call ahead and make arrangements to be placed on a waiting list with an estimated time of when their table would be ready. Another way users reserve a table at restaurants is just by walking into the restaurant and putting their name down on a waiting list; restaurants prefer this because they would have less of a chance of losing customers. Not many users are satisfied with the current practices and wish things would be at more of a convenience for them.
Applications and websites such as OpenTable.com offer the service to allow users to reserve a table at their own convenience using an electronic device. The problem with OpenTable however is that they do not offer a wide range of restaurants, and are more specified to high end restaurants. In order to solve the problem, and allow users to be able to have more variety with reserving a table at a restaurant, they need a better solution.
In order to solve the problem, a service or software would need to be introduced to facilitate convenience and productivity in reserving a table at a restaurant. Our proposed design, “APPetite” is an application universally available for tablets computers, and other computer-like electronic devices, but the primary target would be smartphones. Everyday smartphone users from adults, to teens, to businessmen and friends can easily access this application to make going out to eat less of a hassle, and more enjoyable. With this application, users will be able to put down their name and party information on the waiting list of any restaurant within their proximity—even if they don’t take reservations. Instead of having to be physically present inside a dining establishment to be put on its waiting list, users will be able to check wait times and put their names on the list prior to their arrival at the restaurant. This design is beneficial because it allows users to access the application at their own convenience, and the overall time users spend in line waiting at restaurants is reduced.
When starting the app, the users first pick a type of cuisine (i.e. Chinese, Italian, Indian, etc.). After selecting the cuisine, the application directs the user to a corresponding list of restaurants within a certain range of user location. This range is based on whether the user is traveling by foot or by car. If the user is on foot, the range is from 0 to 0.5 miles, and if the user is in a car, the range is from 0 to 5 miles. The user then can go through different steps where they select the restaurant of their choice in order to view the current wait time. If the user decides the wait time is appropriate, they would begin their wait list application. Users would need to place their name, number of people in their party, and a phone number. With the information given and with the app running, the user will also receive notification on their device of when their table is ready—similar to a buzzer.
Dining establishments and their staff members also benefit from the use of APPetite. The restaurant waiting areas become less packed, and the restaurant atmosphere as a whole has a more relaxed, and free-flowing ambiance.
The application would be free to download via the Apple store, the Android market, etc. However, those who choose to receive more benefits from the service, like coupons, gift cards, etc., would by a premium version that would cost roughly $1.99.
Applications and websites such as OpenTable.com offer the service to allow users to reserve a table at their own convenience using an electronic device. The problem with OpenTable however is that they do not offer a wide range of restaurants, and are more specified to high end restaurants. In order to solve the problem, and allow users to be able to have more variety with reserving a table at a restaurant, they need a better solution.
In order to solve the problem, a service or software would need to be introduced to facilitate convenience and productivity in reserving a table at a restaurant. Our proposed design, “APPetite” is an application universally available for tablets computers, and other computer-like electronic devices, but the primary target would be smartphones. Everyday smartphone users from adults, to teens, to businessmen and friends can easily access this application to make going out to eat less of a hassle, and more enjoyable. With this application, users will be able to put down their name and party information on the waiting list of any restaurant within their proximity—even if they don’t take reservations. Instead of having to be physically present inside a dining establishment to be put on its waiting list, users will be able to check wait times and put their names on the list prior to their arrival at the restaurant. This design is beneficial because it allows users to access the application at their own convenience, and the overall time users spend in line waiting at restaurants is reduced.
When starting the app, the users first pick a type of cuisine (i.e. Chinese, Italian, Indian, etc.). After selecting the cuisine, the application directs the user to a corresponding list of restaurants within a certain range of user location. This range is based on whether the user is traveling by foot or by car. If the user is on foot, the range is from 0 to 0.5 miles, and if the user is in a car, the range is from 0 to 5 miles. The user then can go through different steps where they select the restaurant of their choice in order to view the current wait time. If the user decides the wait time is appropriate, they would begin their wait list application. Users would need to place their name, number of people in their party, and a phone number. With the information given and with the app running, the user will also receive notification on their device of when their table is ready—similar to a buzzer.
Dining establishments and their staff members also benefit from the use of APPetite. The restaurant waiting areas become less packed, and the restaurant atmosphere as a whole has a more relaxed, and free-flowing ambiance.
The application would be free to download via the Apple store, the Android market, etc. However, those who choose to receive more benefits from the service, like coupons, gift cards, etc., would by a premium version that would cost roughly $1.99.
Refinement Explanation
Words italicized are the refinements for this vision statement. The vision statement was redone as so in order to discuss more of the current problem that the users are facing with restaurants. These refinements were done in order to more specifically explain why this application would need to be present in user’s daily lives and what the application has to offer. Basically these refinements explain why our proposed application is the right choice for consumers to use.
Previous Vision Statement
Ever been frustrated by long wait times at your favorite restaurant because they don’t take a reservation? Wish there was a way you could get your name on their list or see how long the wait time is before you arrive? Then APPetite is the solution for you. APPeitite is a restaurant application universally available for tablets, computers, and other computer-like electronic devices, and primarily smartphones. Everyday smartphone users from adults, to teens, to businessmen and friends can easily access this application to make going out to eat less of a hassle, and more enjoyable. With this application, users will be able to put down their name and party information on the waiting list of any restaurant within their proximity—even if they don’t take reservations. Instead of having to be physically present inside a dining establishment to be put on its waiting list, users will be able to check wait times and put their names on the list prior to their arrival at the restaurant. This design is beneficial because it allows users to access the application at their own convenience, and the overall time users spend in line waiting at restaurants is reduced.
When starting the app, the users first pick a type of cuisine (i.e. Chinese, Italian, Indian, etc.). After selecting the cuisine, the application directs the user to a corresponding list of restaurants within a certain range of user location. This range isbe based on whether the user is traveling by foot or by car. If the user is on foot, the range is from 0 to 0.5 miles, and if the user is in a car, the range is from 0 to 5 miles. The user then can go through different steps where they select the restaurant of their choice in order to view the current wait time. If the user decides the wait time is appropriate, they would begin their wait list application. Users would need to place their name, number of people in their party, and a phone number. With the information given and with the app running, the user will also receive notification on their device of when their table is ready—similar to a buzzer.
Dining establishments and their staff members also benefit from the use of APPetite. The restaurant waiting areas become less packed, and the restaurant atmosphere as a whole has a more relaxed, and free-flowing ambiance.
The application would be free to download via the Apple store, the Android market, etc. However, those who choose to receive more benefits from the service, like coupons, gift cards, etc., would by a premium version that would cost roughly $1.99.
When starting the app, the users first pick a type of cuisine (i.e. Chinese, Italian, Indian, etc.). After selecting the cuisine, the application directs the user to a corresponding list of restaurants within a certain range of user location. This range isbe based on whether the user is traveling by foot or by car. If the user is on foot, the range is from 0 to 0.5 miles, and if the user is in a car, the range is from 0 to 5 miles. The user then can go through different steps where they select the restaurant of their choice in order to view the current wait time. If the user decides the wait time is appropriate, they would begin their wait list application. Users would need to place their name, number of people in their party, and a phone number. With the information given and with the app running, the user will also receive notification on their device of when their table is ready—similar to a buzzer.
Dining establishments and their staff members also benefit from the use of APPetite. The restaurant waiting areas become less packed, and the restaurant atmosphere as a whole has a more relaxed, and free-flowing ambiance.
The application would be free to download via the Apple store, the Android market, etc. However, those who choose to receive more benefits from the service, like coupons, gift cards, etc., would by a premium version that would cost roughly $1.99.