Product Requirement Document (PRD): On-Demand Crossfade for Spotify

1. Overview

1.1 Product Name: On-Demand Crossfade

1.2 Product Summary: This feature introduces a smooth transition between manually selected songs on Spotify, eliminating the jarring abruptness of current manual switching. Users can activate an on-demand crossfade effect to create a more seamless listening experience, especially in social settings.

2. Target Audience

2.1 User Personas:

• The Music Enthusiast: A user who enjoys curated playlists and discovering new music. They value a seamless listening experience and appreciate features that enhance their enjoyment of music.

• The Social DJ: A user who frequently hosts parties or gatherings and enjoys curating playlists for their guests. They want to create a vibrant atmosphere and avoid awkward pauses in the music.

3. User Stories

• As a music enthusiast, I want to have a seamless listening experience when switching songs manually so that I can enjoy my playlists without interruptions.

• As a social DJ, I want to be able to create a smooth transition between songs during parties or gatherings so that I can maintain a lively atmosphere.

• As a Spotify user, I want to have the option to enable or disable on-demand crossfade based on my personal preference.

4. Goals and Objectives

• Enhance user experience: Provide a more seamless and enjoyable listening experience for users, especially in social settings.

• Increase user engagement: Encourage users to explore their music libraries and create more playlists.

• Differentiate Spotify: Position Spotify as the leading music streaming service with innovative features that cater to diverse user needs.

5. Functional Requirements

• On-demand crossfade: Users should be able to activate or deactivate an on-demand crossfade effect when manually selecting a new song.

• Customizable transition styles: Offer various transition styles, such as different fade durations or DJ sound effects, to cater to different preferences.

• Integration with existing features: Seamlessly integrate the feature with Spotify's existing playlist and playback functions.

• User-friendly interface: Provide a clear and intuitive interface for users to easily access and control the on-demand crossfade feature.

6. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: Ensure that the feature does not negatively impact the overall performance of the Spotify app.

• Reliability: The feature should function reliably across different devices and platforms.

• Accessibility: Design the feature to be accessible to users with disabilities.

7. Success Metrics

• User adoption: Measure the percentage of users who activate and use the on-demand crossfade feature.

• User satisfaction: Conduct surveys and gather feedback to assess user satisfaction with the feature.

• Increased engagement: Track changes in user behavior, such as playlist creation, listening time, and sharing activity.