Interviewing Customers No. 3

Because I broke my phone this past week and was only able to interview people based on questions, I had a very different experience. I actually found that those who I interviewed we're more eager to answer my questions when I was not recording them. I did, however, still include the notecard that gave them an idea of my business idea.

The notecard said the following:
In our generation, individuals begin consuming alcoholic beverages around the time they start high school. The unmet opportunity is the promotion of responsible drinking among all ages. Because the drinking age fails at preventing underage drinking, a possible solution is to develop an app that promotes drinking responsibly at any age. This would allow users to check their BAC, track the types and amounts of drinks they have consumed and locate taxi or Uber services in the local area to get drinkers home safely.  The app would be called DrinkSmart and the significant take away is to have a good time, but do so responsibly.

Interviewee #1
Name: Brandon
Age: 21

How many drinks do you consume during a normal week?

10-15

In what ways do you drink responsibly?

I never drink and drive and I always do my best to look out for my friends. In the past, I have learned my limits. 

When you are drinking do you stop yourself once you start to feel drunk?

I have not been the best about this but I do know my limits. 

Would you stop if you knew you were getting past your limit based on data from the app?

Absolutely, as long as this app was able to provide this information to me with minimal effort. 

Interviewee #2

Name: Caitlyn

Age: 16

How many drinks do you consume during a normal week?

About 5 

In what ways do you drink responsibly?

I try to minimize drinking too excessively because I had a very bad experience once. However, whenever my friends and I go out we have a designated driver. 

When you are drinking do you stop yourself once you start to feel drunk?

Yes, absolutely. Based on my previous experiences I feel uncomfortable if I don't. 

Would you stop if you knew you were getting past your limit based on data from the app?

Yes, although I am unsure if I would actually use the app because I do not drink very often. 

Interviewee #3

Name: Christopher

Age: 20 

How many drinks do you consume during a normal week?

20 

In what ways do you drink responsibly?

I always call an uber and every  now and then Ill chug a water between shots or drinks. 

When you are drinking do you stop yourself once you start to feel drunk?

Not really, I enjoy getting super drunk. I feel a lot more fun and sociable. 

Would you stop if you knew you were getting past your limit based on data from the app?

Ehh....I do not know about that it depends on the night and how drunk I was trying to get it. 

Interviewee #4

Name: Beau

Age: 17 

How many drinks do you consume during a normal week?

I do not drink alcohol. 

In what ways do you drink responsibly?

I feel as when I do start to drink, I will learn my limit at a quick rate. I'm still a little nervous about it but I do like the idea. 

When you are drinking do you stop yourself once you start to feel drunk?

I am sure when I do start that I will. 

Would you stop if you knew you were getting past your limit based on data from the app?

Yes, most definitely in the future I think an app is an excellent idea and would promote drinking responsibly. 

Interviewee #5

Name: Michelle

Age: 25

How many drinks do you consume during a normal week?

16-19 

In what ways do you drink responsibly?

Never drink and drive. Never take consecutive shots. 

When you are drinking do you stop yourself once you start to feel drunk?

Yes, I love being tipsy but I know when I start to feel that way I should slow down. 

Would you stop if you knew you were getting past your limit based on data from the app?

Absolutely! I think that is a great idea