How do you come up with product ideas?

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Are your product ideas purely instinctive or do you have a process to find ideas to build?

Please share your ideating process with other makers in this community.

Ethan Xu · Accepted Answer

My product ideas often stem from a blend of personal experiences and market gaps—starting with identifying everyday frustrations or needs and then researching to see if there's a broader demand. I then iterate on these concepts through feedback loops with potential users, ensuring the idea is both personally resonant and market-viable.

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instinctive ideasw

Peter Puhov · Answer

For me, the process works as follows: Firstly, I realize that I want a product, then I Google what I want. If I can't find it, or if the available product doesn't do exactly what I need, then I start to entertain the idea of building it myself. A few things come into consideration: 
1. Will other people like it as well? 
2. Can I actually build it? 
3. What is the business model? (This one is the most challenging for me. :) )

Andreas Møller · Answer

It is always things that I wish existed. I prefer to work on products the I need myself

ISTIAK AHMAD · Answer

Hey Nithin, i consider these 5 elements to validate an idea. Check this out, hope this make sense to you (: https://www.producthunt.com/disc...

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Usually ideas for products come after encountering some situation or hearing a lot about it. For example, we have created the Arbonum platform, through which freelancers can conveniently and profitably transfer payments to freelancers and everyone will have peace of mind that no one will cheat anyone else

Nithin Jawahar · Answer

@rulik_tech this is so true! We dive into way too many products out of impulse and curiosity but when it comes to the business part of it is not too comfortable. I totally relate to this.

That's why nowadays we're trying to figure a business model before be build anything.

Nithin Jawahar · Answer

@istiakahmad thanks for sharing. Will check it out!

Nithin Jawahar · Answer

@andreas_toddle that's the best way to build.  Solve your own problems.

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My ideas for products frequently come from a combination of market gaps and personal experiences; I start by figuring out what everyday requirements or frustrations people have, and then I do research to see whether there's a larger market for it. I then refine these ideas via feedback loops with prospective customers to make sure the notion is both feasible from a personal and business standpoint.

Nithin Jawahar · Answer

@cen_xu that's a well thought out process. Can you share more on how you research or test if there's enough demand for your product idea?

Nithin Jawahar · Answer

@abid_ali34 cool. are you currently building any product?

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Generating product ideas involves understanding customer needs, market trends, and potential gaps. Conduct market research, gather customer feedback, analyze competitors, and explore emerging technologies. Engage with your target audience through surveys or social media to identify pain points and preferences. Collaborate with your team for brainstorming sessions and consider innovative solutions to common problems. Stay adaptable and open to feedback throughout the idea-generation process.

How do you come up with product ideas?

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