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Chapter 1 · MakeYourMaps

Overview

What MakeYourMaps is, what I built, and what success looked like.

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TL;DR

MakeYourMaps is a local guide app concept that helps people discover places and experiences through community-created maps and recommendations.

My role: Product Manager (end-to-end case study)
Timeline: ~8–10 weeks
Goal: Define an MVP that balances user value, contributor motivation, and business control — with clear success metrics.

What I owned

  • Defined the product vision, objectives, and measurable KPIs
  • Synthesized user needs into MVP scope
  • Resolved prioritization conflict using a clear framework
  • Produced UX direction and feature definitions to support delivery

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