Product Overview
Magic Story Generator is an interactive web application designed to create personalized children's stories with narration and illustrations. The application aims to make storytelling more engaging and accessible for children through a combination of text, audio, and visual elements.
Product Link -
https://storywhimsy-generator.lovable.app/
Below is high-level overview of product discovery, PRD document i used to build this proto-AI product.
Product Discovery Process for Magic Story Generator
1. Problem Exploration
User Research
Target Interviews:
Parents of children aged 4-8
Elementary school teachers
Child development experts
Storytelling professionals
Key Questions to Answer
How do children currently engage with stories?
What challenges do parents face in storytelling?
What makes stories memorable for children?
How do educators use stories in learning?
What safety concerns do parents have about AI-generated content?
2. Market Analysis
Competitive Analysis
Traditional storytelling apps
AI story generators
Educational storytelling platforms
Interactive children's books
Audio story platforms
Market Opportunities
Gap in personalized children's content
Growing demand for educational tech
Increasing acceptance of AI in education
Rise in audio content consumption
Need for multilingual story options
3. Solution Validation
Prototype Testing
Basic Story Generator
Test story parameters
Validate age-appropriate content
Assess story coherence
Audio Features
Test voice quality
Evaluate accent preferences
Check pronunciation accuracy
Visual Elements
Test image appropriateness
Validate style preferences
Assess loading times
User Testing Sessions
Observe children's engagement
Monitor parent interaction
Test in educational settings
Gather feedback on UI/UX
Evaluate safety features
Product Requirements Document: Magic Story Generator
Target Audience
Primary: Children aged 4-12
Secondary: Parents, teachers, and caregivers who want to create engaging stories for children
Core Features
1. Story Generation
Requirements:
Allow users to customize story parameters:
Character name
Character type (Human, Animal, Magical)
Setting (Forest, Castle, Space, Ocean, City, Countryside)
Theme (Adventure, Friendship, Learning, Courage)
Story length (Short, Medium, Long)
Generate coherent, age-appropriate stories based on selected parameters
Support multiple story variations for the same parameters
2. Story Narration
Requirements:
Convert generated stories to audio using ElevenLabs API
Provide audio playback controls (play/pause)
Support high-quality voice synthesis
Allow users to input their ElevenLabs API key
Maintain audio quality across different devices
3. Story Illustration
Requirements:
Generate relevant illustrations using Runware AI
Create kid-friendly, appropriate images
Support multiple art styles
Ensure images match story context
Handle image generation errors gracefully
4. User Interface
Requirements:
Kid-friendly design with:
Playful animations
Clear, readable typography
Intuitive controls
Responsive layout
Accessible on various devices
Clear visual feedback for actions
Loading states for async operations
Technical Requirements
Performance
Story generation: < 3 seconds
Image generation: < 10 seconds
Audio generation: < 5 seconds
Responsive UI: < 100ms interaction feedback
Security
Secure API key handling
Content filtering for inappropriate content
Safe image generation parameters
Compatibility
Support modern web browsers
Responsive design for desktop and tablet
Minimum screen size support: 768px width
User Flow
User arrives at homepage
Customizes story parameters
Generates story
Views generated story with illustration
Optional: Generates audio narration
Optional: Regenerates story with same parameters
Future Enhancements
Save favorite stories
Share stories
Multiple language support
Custom illustration styles
User accounts
Story collections/libraries
Interactive story elements
Offline support
Success Metrics
Story completion rate
Narration usage rate
Time spent on application
Story regeneration rate
Error rates for API integrations
Technical Stack
Frontend: React + TypeScript
Styling: Tailwind CSS + Shadcn UI
APIs: ElevenLabs (narration), Runware (illustrations)
Build Tool: Vite
Dependencies
React Router for navigation
TanStack Query for data fetching
Sonner for notifications
Lucide for icons
Various UI components from Shadcn