I really like the content of this post! Some super helpful tips, I find myself often thinking in those Invisible Crowded Spaces. I would argue that some attempt to break into those spaces is better than no one trying though.
Do you go into those problem domains intending to make a lot of money? Probably not. However I think that in some of those spaces, you have the opportunity to explore very niche interactions that you might be able to apply elsewhere. I think it can be a great research opportunity.*
** I do not think mental health is a space where it's good to experiment, but in other spaces such as Todo apps, alarm clocks, or very common ideas.. why not? I guess I'm also approaching this from an individual passion, as opposed to someone with the intention of some return on investment (in users, data, or $$).
Do you go into those problem domains intending to make a lot of money?
I don't and I'm skeptical of folks that do. There's likely money to be made here, but probably not by tech people.
In the mental health space, tech is and should be an after thought. It's necessary, but it's like the plumbing in the Google campus; it's a big deal when it fails, but no one would consider Google a plumbing business.
That's why every MH tech application is either:
A small hyper-specific utility like a journal, a todo app, a timer, etc
A Zocdoc competitor
A communication platform that connects people with therapists, or a support group, or whatever
Tech always plays either a small role or tech isn't the main focus.
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I really like the content of this post! Some super helpful tips, I find myself often thinking in those Invisible Crowded Spaces. I would argue that some attempt to break into those spaces is better than no one trying though.
Do you go into those problem domains intending to make a lot of money? Probably not. However I think that in some of those spaces, you have the opportunity to explore very niche interactions that you might be able to apply elsewhere. I think it can be a great research opportunity.*
** I do not think mental health is a space where it's good to experiment, but in other spaces such as Todo apps, alarm clocks, or very common ideas.. why not? I guess I'm also approaching this from an individual passion, as opposed to someone with the intention of some return on investment (in users, data, or $$).
I don't and I'm skeptical of folks that do. There's likely money to be made here, but probably not by tech people.
In the mental health space, tech is and should be an after thought. It's necessary, but it's like the plumbing in the Google campus; it's a big deal when it fails, but no one would consider Google a plumbing business.
That's why every MH tech application is either:
Tech always plays either a small role or tech isn't the main focus.