# Immersive - Product Roadmap

## Vision
Transform immersive into an accessible, intuitive WebXR diagramming platform that delivers a frictionless onboarding experience and sustainable growth path.

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## Phase 1: Onboarding & User Experience (Q1 2025)

### 1.1 Frictionless Entry
**Goal:** Reduce barriers to entry for new users

- [ ] Redesign landing page to clearly guide users to immersive experience
- [ ] Create one-click "Enter VR" / "Try Demo" workflow
- [ ] Optimize initial load time and progressive loading
- [ ] Add clear device compatibility messaging (desktop/VR)
- [ ] Implement guest mode with no sign-in required for basic exploration

### 1.2 Marketing Content
**Goal:** Communicate value proposition effectively

- [ ] Create 3-5 demo videos showcasing key features (30-60 seconds each)
  - Creating a basic diagram
  - VR interaction showcase
  - Collaboration features
  - Template usage
- [ ] Develop tutorial video (2-3 minutes) explaining core workflows
- [ ] Autoplay video carousel on landing page
- [ ] Write marketing copy for landing page
  - Hero section with clear value proposition
  - Feature highlights
  - Use case examples
  - Call-to-action

### 1.3 In-Experience Tutorial
**Goal:** Replace external tutorial with immersive learning

- [ ] Remove existing external tutorial system
- [ ] Design in-VR tutorial experience with interactive steps
- [ ] Implement progressive disclosure (teach as users interact)
- [ ] Add contextual tooltips and hints in 3D space
- [ ] Create "first-time user" detection and guided walkthrough
- [ ] Add skip/replay tutorial options

### 1.4 Template System
**Goal:** Provide starting points for new users

- [ ] Design template/example diagram system
- [ ] Create 5-10 starter templates:
  - Simple organizational chart
  - Project workflow diagram
  - Concept mapping example
  - Architecture diagram
  - Spatial layout example
- [ ] Build template browser UI (2D and VR)
- [ ] Implement "New from Template" workflow
- [ ] Add template preview/thumbnail generation

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## Phase 2: Collaboration & Sync (Q2 2025)

### 2.1 Cross-Device Sharing
**Goal:** Enable seamless content sharing between desktop and Quest

- [ ] Research device-to-device sync options (WebRTC, local network)
- [ ] Design sync architecture without backend dependency
- [ ] Implement user content sync for signed-in users
- [ ] Add fallback to server-based sync when needed
- [ ] Create device pairing UI/workflow
- [ ] Test sync reliability across desktop ↔ Quest
- [ ] Add conflict resolution for simultaneous edits

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## Phase 3: Immersion & Environment (Q2-Q3 2025)

### 3.1 Audio Integration
**Goal:** Enhance presence with ambient soundscapes

- [ ] Source/create ambient audio assets
  - Nature sounds (birds, wind, water)
  - Office ambience
  - Abstract/focus music
- [ ] Implement spatial audio system
- [ ] Add audio settings (volume, on/off, environment selection)
- [ ] Create audio manager for seamless transitions
- [ ] Add positional audio for collaboration (optional user voices)

### 3.2 Environment System
**Goal:** Provide varied immersive environments

- [ ] Design environment switching architecture
- [ ] Create environment presets:
  - Outdoor/nature scene
  - Modern office
  - Abstract/minimal space
  - Workshop/studio
- [ ] Implement skybox and lighting variations
- [ ] Build environment selector UI (2D and VR)
- [ ] Optimize environment assets for performance
- [ ] Add environment-specific audio pairing

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## Phase 4: User Feedback & Polish (Q3 2025)

### 4.1 In-VR Feedback Mechanism
**Goal:** Enable users to provide feedback without leaving VR

- [ ] Design in-VR feedback form/interface
- [ ] Implement voice-to-text option (VR accessibility)
- [ ] Add screenshot/recording attachment capability
- [ ] Create feedback submission backend
- [ ] Build feedback review dashboard
- [ ] Add "Report Bug" quick action in VR menu

### 4.2 Keyboard Improvements
**Goal:** Improve text input experience

- [ ] Test system keyboard integration (Quest/desktop)
- [ ] Evaluate custom keyboard vs. native keyboard UX
- [ ] Implement system keyboard fallback where supported
- [ ] Optimize keyboard positioning in VR space
- [ ] Add keyboard shortcuts for power users (desktop)

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## Phase 5: Growth & Monetization (Q4 2025)

### 5.1 Marketing Roadmap
**Goal:** Build sustainable user acquisition

- [ ] Define target audience segments
  - Educators
  - Remote teams
  - Designers/architects
  - Knowledge workers
- [ ] Create content marketing strategy
  - Blog posts on use cases
  - Social media showcase
  - Community building (Discord/Reddit)
- [ ] Develop SEO optimization plan
- [ ] Plan partnership outreach (VR communities, productivity tools)
- [ ] Create referral/sharing incentives
- [ ] Build analytics dashboard for user metrics

### 5.2 Monetization Strategy
**Goal:** Establish path to sustainability

**Potential Revenue Streams:**
- [ ] Freemium model research
  - Free tier: Limited diagrams, basic features
  - Pro tier: Unlimited diagrams, advanced features, collaboration
- [ ] Team/Enterprise pricing
  - Private deployment options
  - Admin controls
  - Priority support
- [ ] Template marketplace
  - Premium templates
  - Community submissions (revenue share)
- [ ] Educational licensing
  - Institutional pricing
  - Classroom management features

**Implementation:**
- [ ] Define pricing tiers and feature gates
- [ ] Integrate payment processing (Stripe)
- [ ] Build subscription management UI
- [ ] Implement feature flags for tier differentiation
- [ ] Create upgrade prompts and conversion flow
- [ ] Add usage analytics for pricing optimization

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## Success Metrics

### Phase 1-2 (Onboarding)
- Time to first diagram creation < 2 minutes
- Tutorial completion rate > 60%
- Return user rate (7-day) > 30%

### Phase 3-4 (Engagement)
- Average session duration > 15 minutes
- User satisfaction score > 4/5
- Feedback submission rate (active users) > 10%

### Phase 5 (Growth)
- Monthly active users growth > 20% MoM
- Free-to-paid conversion rate > 5%
- Customer acquisition cost < lifetime value

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## Technical Debt & Infrastructure

### Ongoing Priorities
- [ ] Migration from legacy ConfigType to AppConfig
- [ ] Performance optimization (target 90fps in VR)
- [ ] Accessibility improvements (WCAG compliance)
- [ ] Testing coverage > 70%
- [ ] Documentation for contributors
- [ ] CI/CD pipeline enhancements

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## Notes

**Dependencies:**
- Auth0 for user authentication
- PouchDB/CouchDB for data persistence
- BabylonJS 8.x for rendering
- Vite for build tooling

**Platform Support:**
- Desktop browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
- Meta Quest 2/3/Pro
- Future: PSVR2, Vision Pro (evaluate demand)

**Review Cadence:** Quarterly roadmap review and adjustment based on user feedback and metrics.

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*Last Updated: 2025-11-19*