At Tryonfit, Testing Your Idea with Minimal Resources is the journey to creating our innovative virtual fitting mirrors that began with building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). The MVP allowed us to test our ideas with minimal resources while gathering valuable feedback from users. Here’s how we approached the process and how you can follow these key steps

Bar Chart: Key Steps in Building an MVP

Step 1: Define the Problem (Effort Level: 20%)

• What It Is: Clearly understand the problem your product aims to solve.
• How We Did It at Tryonfit:
  • Identified the challenge of finding the perfect beauty product fit online and offline.
  • Conducted market research to validate the problem with potential customers.
• Key Insight: A well-defined problem ensures your product is solving a real need.

Step 2: Identify Core Features (Effort Level: 30%)

• What It Is: Determine the most critical features your product needs to address the core problem.
• How We Did It at Tryonfit:
  • Focused on core functionalities like real-time virtual fitting and accurate shade matching.
  • Eliminated non-essential features to streamline development.
• Key Insight: Less is more—start with features that deliver the highest value to users.

Step 3: Build a Prototype (Effort Level: 50%)

• What It Is: Develop a basic version of your product to demonstrate its functionality.
• How We Did It at Tryonfit:
  • Created a simple virtual mirror prototype using existing technology.
  • Prioritized usability and reliability over aesthetics at this stage.
• Key Insight: A prototype doesn’t have to be perfect—it just needs to work.

Step 4: Test with Users (Effort Level: 70%)

• What It Is: Gather feedback from a small group of target users to validate your product.
• How We Did It at Tryonfit:
  • Partnered with local beauty salons and e-commerce sites to test the mirror.
  • Collected user feedback on features, usability, and value.
• Key Insight: Early user feedback helps refine your product before a full launch.

Step 5: Iterate and Improve (Effort Level: 90%)

• What It Is: Use feedback to make necessary changes and enhance your MVP.
• How We Did It at Tryonfit:
  • Enhanced the mirror’s interface and expanded the product database based on user input.
  • Conducted multiple iterations to align the product with user expectations.
• Key Insight: Iteration is key—continuous improvement ensures a better product-market fit.

Why an MVP Matters

An MVP allows startups like Tryonfit to:

• Save Resources: Focus on essentials without over-investing in unnecessary features.
• Test Quickly: Validate ideas and identify issues early.
• Build Confidence: Show stakeholders and users the potential of your product.

The MVP process is a vital step for any startup aiming to bring a new product to market efficiently. At Tryonfit, our MVP journey laid the foundation for a scalable and impactful product. By following these steps, you can turn your vision into reality while minimizing risk.