Musician's Financial Planner

Description

The goal of this design challenge is to create a website that musicians can use as a financial planning tool. Musicians often struggle with managing their income and expenses due to the irregular nature of their earnings. They need a tool that can help them track their income from various sources such as live performances, streaming royalties, and merchandise sales, as well as monitor their expenses such as studio rentals, instrument maintenance, and marketing costs. The website should provide musicians with a clear overview of their financial situation and help them make informed decisions about budgeting, saving, and investing.

Target user group

The target user group for this website is musicians of all genres, including solo artists, bands, and session musicians. They could be amateurs, semi-professionals, or full-time professionals. These musicians may have a diverse range of income sources, including performances, streaming platforms, merchandise sales, teaching, and sponsorships. They may also have various expenses related to their career, such as studio rentals, equipment purchases, marketing expenses, and travel costs. Some musicians may have additional sources of income and may also work part-time jobs to supplement their earnings.

Consider these

User should be able to easily add and update their income sources and expenses

Website should provide a clear overview of the user's income and expenses

User should be able to set financial goals and track their progress

Website should provide personalized recommendations for budgeting and saving

User should feel confident in making financial decisions based on the information provided

Research questions

What are the common challenges musicians face when managing their finances?

What features would musicians find most valuable in a financial planning tool?

How can we make the tool user-friendly for musicians with varying levels of financial knowledge?

What are the preferred methods of tracking income and expenses for musicians?

How can we encourage musicians to regularly use the financial planning tool?

Research methods

User interviews

Surveys

Usability testing

Competitor analysis

Prototype testing

Sample content

{
  "income_sources": [
    {
      "name": "Live Performances",
      "amount": 500,
      "frequency": "monthly"
    },
    {
      "name": "Streaming Royalties",
      "amount": 200,
      "frequency": "monthly"
    },
    {
      "name": "Merchandise Sales",
      "amount": 100,
      "frequency": "monthly"
    }
  ],
  "expenses": [
    {
      "name": "Studio Rentals",
      "amount": 200,
      "frequency": "monthly"
    },
    {
      "name": "Instrument Maintenance",
      "amount": 100,
      "frequency": "quarterly"
    },
    {
      "name": "Marketing Costs",
      "amount": 50,
      "frequency": "monthly"
    }
  ]
}