The MVP Lie: Prioritizing Desirability Over Feasibility in Early-Stage Product Design

Traditional MVP prioritizes feasibility over desirability, leading to 90% churn. Learn the MDP (Minimum Desirable Product) framework: Core Value, Core Emotion, Feature Scaffolding. Includes case study where 3 polished features beat 8 simple features (47% vs 25% activation, 61% vs 18% retention), metrics guide, and how to convince your team.

Simanta ParidaProduct Designer at Siemens

•March 9, 2025•

23 min read