Design a Product for Gifting

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In this StellarPeers group coaching session, expert coach Malena Mesarina walks participants through a product sense interview question on designing a gifting product. She teaches a practical framework that includes clarifying the prompt, aligning with business motivation, picking a target user, prioritizing pain points, naming and comparing solutions, and assessing risks. She also emphasizes the importance of crisp communication (think first, then present). A live mock interview illustrates why empathy matters: great gifting is meaningful, timely, and pleasantly surprising, not transactional. Concepts explored include AI-powered recommendations, dynamic wish lists, and social media-aware discovery, with cautions regarding privacy and recommendation quality.