The document discusses prototypes for an online networking site for college students to connect with professionals. Prototype 1 involves a social networking site hosted by the college, allowing students and alumni to interact, follow mentors, and participate in webinars. Feedback noted the need to attract industry professionals and connect to other social media. Prototype 2 develops a page on LinkedIn to leverage its large user base and brand the college. Feedback focused on differentiating the college and attracting professionals to discussions. Reflection acknowledges the prototypes were similar and more work is needed to refine or develop a new prototype.

1. Idea
“Online networking with
professionals”

2. Prototype 1
“Social networking site of college”.
• Important features:
o Students login
o Corporate professionals/alumni login
o Follow trends
o Setup forum threads
o Interact with the professionals
o Follow mentors
o Assessment section
o Attend webinars and video lectures

3. Test 1 Feedback
• The idea of social website for college.
• Good interaction platform.
• Self assessment for self
improvement.
• Webinar and information segment.
• Assessment section.
• Target audience.
• How to invite industry professionals
to signup?
• Link with other social media sites like
facebook, linkedin, and twitter.
• Connect it with college library to
provide eBooks.

4. Prototype 2
“Develop web page on existing social media
portal(Linkedin) ”.
• Important features:
o Large pool of professionals
o Cost effective solution
o College branding
o Connect with specific industry professionals
o Industry/sector guidance
o Community forums
o Debates and discussions

5. Test 2 Feedback
• Leading social media portal.
• Vast pool of existing members.
• Information about college.
• Scope of branding.
• Collaboration with other institutes.
• How can we differentiate between
ourselves and other institutes?
• How to attract more professionals to
be a part of our community
discussions?
• Find specific professionals who will
guide the students.
• Conduct polls and start debates on
topics.

6. Reflection
a. After thoroughly testing my prototypes I realized that both my
prototypes were similar and there was little to no differentiation
between them.
b. The subject seemed to respond positively towards the prototype
and was quite happy with the functioning of the prototype.
c. The subject was more receptive towards the 2nd prototype as a
well established social network site drives more confidence in the
user.
d. If I were to continue on this project I would do the following
things:
i. Go back to the prototype phase and see if new and better prototype
can be made.
ii. If yes develop and test, else refine the existing prototype to improve
its functionality and user friendliness.