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Gelato
Product Improvement Medium Member-only

What features could Gelato add to its design tool to make it more user-friendly for non-designers?

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User Empathy Feature Prioritization Product Strategy E-commerce Print-on-Demand Graphic Design User Experience Product Improvement E-Commerce Design Tools Non-Designers
Product Management Improvement Question: Enhancing Gelato's design tool for non-designers in e-commerce

Introduction

To improve Gelato's design tool for non-designers, we need to focus on simplifying complex design processes while maintaining the tool's power and flexibility. I'll analyze user segments, identify pain points, propose solutions, and outline a strategy for implementation and measurement.

Framework overview

I'll use a structured approach to tackle this challenge, starting with clarifying questions, then moving through user segmentation, pain point analysis, solution generation, prioritization, and metrics. This will ensure we cover all crucial aspects of the product improvement process.

Step 1

Clarifying Questions (5 mins)

  • Looking at Gelato's position in the market, I'm curious about the primary use cases for non-designers. Could you share more about the most common design tasks these users are trying to accomplish?

Why it matters: Helps focus our improvements on the most impactful areas Expected answer: Social media graphics, basic marketing materials, and simple product designs Impact on approach: Would prioritize features that streamline these specific tasks

  • Considering the evolving needs of users, I'm wondering about the current adoption rate among non-designers. Can you provide insights into user growth and retention for this segment over the past year?

Why it matters: Determines if we should focus on acquisition or retention strategies Expected answer: Steady growth in new users but lower-than-desired retention rates Impact on approach: Would emphasize features that improve the learning curve and long-term value

  • Given the competitive landscape in design tools, I'm interested in understanding Gelato's unique value proposition for non-designers. What key differentiators currently set Gelato apart from other tools in this space?

Why it matters: Helps align new features with Gelato's core strengths and market position Expected answer: Integration with print-on-demand services and a focus on e-commerce Impact on approach: Would explore features that leverage these strengths while improving usability

  • Thinking about Gelato's product ecosystem, I'm curious about how the design tool fits into the broader platform. How do non-designers typically interact with other Gelato services, and are there any integration points we should consider?

Why it matters: Ensures new features complement the overall product ecosystem Expected answer: Many users create designs for products they sell through Gelato's marketplace Impact on approach: Would prioritize features that streamline the design-to-product workflow

Tip

At this point, I'd like to take a 1-minute break to organize my thoughts before diving into the next step.

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Updated Mar 29, 2025