Development of a Shareable Gift Wishlist Platform for Special Occasions

Users often face disappointment when they do not receive the gifts they expect during special events. There is a demand for a unified platform where users can build and share their gift wishlists with connections, enabling their friends and family to easily view and purchase desired gifts, thereby enhancing gift-giving experiences and reducing miscommunication.

A mid-sized consumer-focused digital platform facilitating users to create, share, and manage personalized gift wishlists for events such as birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays.

• Enable users to register and authenticate via social media platforms.
• Allow users to create and manage personalized gift wishlists associated with their profiles.
• Incorporate features to mark gifts as purchased, with real-time updates and notifications.
• Facilitate connections between users through request-based following, including accept/reject functionalities.
• Notify users about upcoming events within a configurable timeframe (e.g., 14 days).
• Support creation of family or child profiles with dedicated wishlists.
• Implement a user profile system capturing preferences, hobbies, and relevant personal information.
• Deliver a seamless experience across both Android and iOS mobile platforms, complemented by a responsive web interface.

• User registration/login with social media integration
• Password reset and profile editing capabilities
• Creation and management of multiple wishlists
• Management of gift items including adding, editing, and tagging as purchased
• Real-time notifications for gift purchases and upcoming events
• Connection management including sending, accepting, and rejecting connection requests
• Marking gifts as bought by connections with a visual tag (‘purchased’)
• Upcoming events notification system based on user-defined timelines
• Profile customization with preferences, hobbies, and activity details
• Child/family profile creation with dedicated wishlists

• Social media platforms for user authentication and sharing
• Notification services for real-time alerts (e.g., Firebase Cloud Messaging)
• Payment systems if including gift purchase or delivery features
• Calendar or event management tools for upcoming event notifications

• System should support at least 10,000 active users initially, with scalability plans for future growth
• Response times should be under 2 seconds for core functionalities
• Data security and privacy controls to protect personal information and gift data
• High availability and uptime (99.9%) to ensure reliable access
• Responsive UI/UX design optimized for both mobile and web platforms

The platform aims to significantly enhance the gift-giving experience by enabling users to share their wishlists effortlessly, resulting in increased user engagement and satisfaction. Target metrics include achieving over 10,000 active users within the first year, a reduction in gift miscommunication by 80%, and fostering stronger social connections through seamless sharing and notifications.