Application Concept Proposal
MVP Research, Planning, and Budget Discovery
This initiative aims to develop a foundational roadmap and strategic framework for an innovative social VR application focused on enhancing user experiences around shared viewing, productivity, and social interaction. Leveraging extensive prior experience and market insights, the project will address critical gaps found in existing VR platforms such as Bigscreen, VRChat, and Spatial, Banter, Horizon, etc focusing on a more streamlined UI/UX approach, screen sharing, advanced moderation tools, ethical design principles, and monetization strategies.
1. Project Objective
The primary objective of this initial project phase is to provide a concise yet insightful foundational assessment and strategic outline. This will serve as the starting point for understanding project complexities, opportunities, and potential future developments without overcommitting resources or prematurely finalizing extensive details. This first pass will highlight critical areas requiring deeper investigation in subsequent phases.

By focusing on creating a solid foundation first, we can ensure that all future development efforts are aligned with our core vision while remaining adaptable to emerging technologies and user needs in the rapidly evolving VR landscape.
2. Project Goals
Define MVP Scope
Clearly define the MVP scope and core functionality.
Platform Analysis
Analyze leading VR platforms to identify key success factors and improvement opportunities.
Technology Evaluation
Evaluate Meta SDKs and other strategic technologies to streamline development and optimize functionality.
Technical Architecture
Establish preliminary technical architecture and recommended technology stack.
Moderation Systems
Propose moderation and safety mechanisms to foster a healthy and inclusive community environment.
Business Model Canvas
Explore monetization models and identify sustainable revenue streams.
3. Market Research & Platform Analysis
The first phase of our research and development approach involves a comprehensive evaluation of leading VR platforms including VRChat, Bigscreen, Spatial, Banter and Horizon Worlds. This analysis will require approximately 3-4 hours and will focus on the following:
3.1 Market Research & Platform Analysis (3-4 Hours)
  • Comprehensive evaluation of leading VR platforms (VRChat, Bigscreen, Spatial, Horizon Worlds).
  • Identify strengths, weaknesses, user pain points, and notable UX/UI features.
  • Highlight gaps in market offerings particularly around avatar customization, streaming capabilities, moderation tools, and overall UX/UI modernity.
3.2 Technical Stack & SDK Evaluation (2-3 Hours)
  • Detailed analysis of Meta’s SDK offerings (Avatars, Spatial Audio, User Presence).
  • Comparative assessment of integrating native SDKs versus third-party or custom-built solutions.
  • Feasibility study on cross-platform functionality (Meta Quest, SteamVR, PC, Mac compatibility).
3.3 Moderation, Safety, and Ethical Standards (2 Hours)
  • Define core moderation features, including user-driven moderation, reputation scoring systems, and administrative control panels.
  • Develop a framework for ethical content sharing, community guidelines, and mechanisms for safeguarding underage users.
  • Evaluate moderation and reputation system best practices (drawing from platforms like Discord, Reddit, and VRChat).
3.4 User Experience & Interface Design Framework (2 Hours)
  • Outline initial concepts for avatar personalization and expressiveness leveraging Meta Avatars SDK.
  • Plan intuitive, efficient methods for screen sharing, media playback synchronization, and productivity-oriented interactions.
  • Recommend design principles to align with current hardware capabilities (Meta Quest 3 and upcoming devices), optimizing graphics fidelity and immersive quality.
3.5 Monetization & Quality-of-Life Enhancements (2 Hours)
  • Explore monetization strategies based on successful models (e.g., Discord Nitro, League of Legends cosmetic model).
  • Propose value-driven subscription tiers or premium features that enhance the user experience without compromising free usage.
3.6 Draft MVP Architecture & Project Scope Documentation (2 Hours)
  • Prepare a high-level project architecture document outlining key systems, features, and interactions.
  • Define clear development phases, milestones, and recommended next steps for project execution.
  • Create a Notion workspace or similar collaborative platform as a central project home base for live documentation, feature lists, roadmap development, and task management.
4. Deliverables
Upon completion of this research and planning phase, the following deliverables will be provided:
  • Comprehensive market analysis document detailing insights from competitor platforms
  • Technical evaluation report of potential SDKs and technologies
  • Recommended moderation and ethical standards guidelines
First Pass
  • R&D cost analysis table
  • UX/UI design apprach draft
  • Monetization strategy draft
  • Initial MVP architecture and strategic roadmap document
  • Dedicated project home in Notion or equivalent for collaborative management
5. Budget & Timeline
This comprehensive research and planning phase encompasses 15 hours of work across six critical domains identified .

The maximum cost for this phase of the project is $1,350. As requested, we will also perform a direction check at the 10-hour mark to ensure we're on track.
Next Steps—
Please review the outlined research plan and budget.
Upon your approval, I'll send a contract detailing paired with this document to intiate the project and officialize deliverables, timeline commitments, and payment terms.
Thank you for taking the time to review and oppurtunity to collaborate!
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