Photographer Dashboard Overview

Photographer Dashboard for MVP: Comprehensive Overview

Purpose of the Dashboard

The Photographer Dashboard is the central hub of the EventFoto app, designed to align with the photographer’s existing workflow while introducing streamlined, intuitive enhancements to improve productivity and customer interaction. Its primary purpose is to support the photographer in managing photos, facilitating sales, and tracking basic earnings—all in real-time during live events.

Rationale for the Streamlined Approach
1. Support Existing Workflow:

• The MVP is designed to work seamlessly with the photographer’s current workflow to encourage immediate adoption.
• Photographers take pictures, sell them to customers, and track earnings; the app directly complements this without requiring significant behavioral changes.
  2.Focus on Essential Features:
• Features beyond the current workflow are limited to critical value additions, such as digital payment links, simple earning insights, and photo organization tools.
• Non-essential features (e.g., profitability tracking, printing support) have been deferred to future versions to avoid overcomplication.
  3.Cater to a Non-Tech-Savvy Audience:
• Simplicity is paramount. Relatable language and visual design ensure that the interface feels accessible to photographers who may not be comfortable with advanced technology.
  4.Prioritize Customer Interactions:
• All dashboard features focus on helping photographers maximize customer engagement and sales at events.
  5.Maintain Flexibility for Future Growth:
• The streamlined structure allows for modular expansion in later iterations, accommodating additional features without disrupting the existing workflow.

Simplified Dashboard Structure

The dashboard is divided into two main sections: Tabs and Primary Navigation. Everything a photographer needs is accessible through these.

Tabs: Task-Focused Subsections
1. Selling Tab (Primary Tab)

• Consolidates all selling-related functionality into one intuitive space, reducing navigation complexity.
• Core Features:
• Carousels (Top Section):
• Display of all carousels created at the event (thumbnails).
• Tools to create, edit, or delete carousels.
• Add photos to carousels directly.
• Photos (Below Carousels):
• View all photos taken at the event.
• Actions for individual photos: price setting, premium tagging, discounts, carousel inclusion, or deletion.
• Sales Tools:
• Generate purchase links for photos or carousels.
• Preview how customers will see photos/carousels.
  2.Earnings Tab
• Focuses on giving photographers basic insights into their sales.
• Core Features:
• Total earnings for the event.
• Number of photos sold.
• Overview of top-performing photos or carousels.
• Real-time updates with clear, simple metrics (e.g., “You’ve sold 15 photos today!”).
  3.Other Tabs (To Be Explored)
• Reserved for future iterations as the MVP evolves.

Primary Navigation
1. Home (Dashboard Overview):

• Displays quick links to key tabs (Selling, Earnings) and real-time stats (e.g., total sales for the day).
  2.Notifications:
• Alerts about customer purchases, errors, or system updates (e.g., expired links).
  3.Account:
• Basic account settings (e.g., contact details, payout preferences).

Key Advantages of the Streamlined Design
1. Unified Selling Experience:

• Consolidating photos and carousels under the Selling Tab ensures all sales-related actions are in one place, minimizing confusion.
  2.Real-Time Feedback:
• Simple earning updates and intuitive tools help photographers focus on what matters most: making sales.
  3.Low Cognitive Load:
• The use of intuitive language and visuals ensures photographers can easily navigate the app during busy events.
  4.Scalability:
• While tailored for an MVP, the modular structure allows easy addition of advanced features in later iterations.

This approach balances the needs of photographers with the constraints of building an MVP, ensuring functionality while setting a foundation for future growth.

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