The NoAppForThis! Podcast
The NoAppForThis Podcast Series tells the story of six designers, currently developing health applications from ideation to launch.
They will share their personal experiences, insights, challenges, and lessons learned along the way.
The podcast series forms part of the Wellcome Trust Project, implemented across 3 countries (Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa) by the Open Institute, CIPESA and The Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) working in collaboration with the of University of Warwick in the UK, University of Nairobi, and University of Witwatersrand in South Africa.
The NoAppForThis! Podcast
Episode 3 | Do the apps we want to build exist?
Episode 3 | Do the apps we want to build exist?
In today’s episode, Roy Waswa hosts Terry Gichuhi, Joy Kwamboka, and Kiprotich Kimutai, all from the experimental incubator, to talk about whether the apps they are building exist. The discussion will be on the apps they are developing within an experimental incubator, highlighting their evolution over time. The conversation will underscore their involvement in the ideation phase and research process, emphasizing their integral role in shaping the app concepts from their inception in comparison to the traditional development process, where developers often enter the project at a later stage.
The discussion further explores the market feasibility of their apps, assessing their potential to meet real-world needs and demands. It also delves into the vital aspect of financial sustainability, contemplating how these innovative apps can not only gain traction but also maintain viability in the long run. This comprehensive discussion provides valuable insights into the unique characteristics of app development within an experimental incubator, emphasizing the importance of early developer involvement, market viability, and financial sustainability in driving their success.
The NoAppForThis podcast is part of a project by Wellcome Trust, implemented across 3 countries (Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa) by the Open Institute, The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA), and The Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) working in collaboration with the of University of Warwick, in the UK University of Nairobi, and University of Witwatersrand in South Africa.
The NoAppForThis podcast is part of a project by Wellcome Trust, implemented across 3 countries (Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa) by the Open Institute, The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA), and The Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) working in collaboration with the of University of Warwick, in the UK University of Nairobi, and University of Witwatersrand in South Africa.
