Discovery Phase:

Process & Value

An expert team explores your idea through research, strategy, and design validation — 4-6 weeks before development. We analyze users, competitors, and product goals to build a clear roadmap and minimize risks. You get a solid foundation and predictable plan for the next stage.
Discovery phase
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Brief & Strategy

Takes around 2 hours in total for this step

1h — Introduction & Goal Alignment Meeting

1h — IInternal Research, Analysis & Preparation

Our Workflow

What happens?

01

Client Brief Submission

The client completes a concise brief, outlining goals, target audience, market details, deadlines, budget, and inspirational references. This helps us understand the context and define initial directions

02

Vision & Scope Alignment

Together, we discuss expectations, refine priorities, and agree on the project's core objectives and boundaries — ensuring everyone's on the same page from the start

Alignment

Clear priorities and expectations between the client and our team

Clarity

Reduces future misunderstandings and keeps the process transparent

Foundation

A solid starting point that defines the direction of the whole project

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UX & Competitor

Research

Takes around 3 hours in total for this step

1h — UX Research & Key Insights Collection

1h — Market & Competitor Analysis

1h — Customer journey mapping

Our Workflow

What happens?

01

UX Research

Analyzing how users interact with similar products, identifying their goals, frustrations, and behavioral patterns to uncover actionable insights for design

02

Market & Competitor Analysis

Benchmarking direct and indirect competitors, identifying best practices, visual trends, and unique value propositions to spot differentiation opportunities

03

Customer Journey Mapping

Visualizing user touchpoints and emotions throughout the experience to define pain points, motivations, and opportunities for improvement

INSIGHT

Decisions based on data, not assumptions

UNDERSTANDING

A clear understanding of users and the competitive landscape

POSITIONING

Stronger market presence and strategic advantage

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Wireframing & Structure

Takes around 6 hours per page (depending on complexity)

Interactive wireframes (includes 3 iterations)

Workshops and collaborative reviews

Our Workflow

What happens?

01

Interactive wireframes (3 iterations)

We create black-and-white wireframes that define layout, structure, and flow before adding visuals. Through three iterative rounds, we refine user logic, test navigation, and ensure clarity in every interaction

02

Workshops & reviews

Collaborative sessions where we brainstorm, prioritize, and map ideas with the client. These reviews help align vision, validate key decisions, and uncover hidden opportunities before moving into design

Clarity

A clear picture of the product's logic before design

ADAPTABILITY

Easy to adjust and validate ideas at low cost

COLLABORATION

Active client involvement in shaping solutions

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UI Design & Concept

Takes around 25 hours per phase

Moodboard & visual direction

High-fidelity screens & UI kit

Design system & responsive setup

Our Workflow

What happens?

01

Moodboard & Direction

We begin by crafting a moodboard that defines the project's tone — exploring typography, colors, imagery, and overall visual direction to ensure a cohesive style from the start

02

High-Fidelity Design

We bring key pages to life (usually the homepage and one main flow), focusing on layout precision, hierarchy, and interactive elements that reflect the final product's experience

03

Design System & UI Kit:

We create a structured design system and UI kit to maintain clarity, scalability, and efficiency across all future designs and components

04

Responsive Consistency

We ensure all layouts adapt seamlessly to different screen sizes, preserving both usability and aesthetics across every device

Vision

Early validation of the visual identity and style

Validation

A polished concept & first production-ready screens to test

SYSTEM

Consistent UI kit that supports every next step in design

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Building Pages

15h per page (depending on complexity)

Expand and refine the design system

Ensure UI consistency across layouts

Deliver final design documentation

Our Workflow

What happens?

01

Concept Expansion

We extend the approved concept and design system to all remaining pages, keeping the visual direction consistent across the project

02

UI Kit Application

We apply the UI kit across all layouts to ensure visual and functional consistency throughout the interface

03

Design Documentation

We prepare a final design document that includes all screens, flows, and specifications for a smooth handoff to development

Finalization

A complete set of final designs, ready for development

Consistency

Scalable and consistent design across the entire product

Approval

Tangible materials for stakeholder approval and handoff

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Development Architecture

Takes around 5h (depending on complexity)

Technical review and scope definition

Initial proposal draft with estimated timelines and approach

Our Workflow

What happens?

01

Technical Assessment

We evaluate component complexity, reusable libraries, and key dependencies to define the project's technical scope

02

Proposal Drafting

We prepare a clear proposal outlining project steps, timelines, and cost estimate

Planning

A clear and predictable timeline with transparent budgeting

Confidence

Defined scope helps reduce risks during the development

Structure

A well-organized execution plan provides efficient delivery

OFFERS COMPARISON

Discovery Phase vs. Accelerated MVP

Alongside the MVP, we also offer a Discovery Phase — a focused 4–6 week process to validate your idea and set a clear roadmap

Discovery Phase

4-6 WEEKS BEFORE DEVELOPMENT
CHOOSE IF YOU NEED TO:
Reduce risk before major investment
Gain clarity on users & market
Build scalable product from the start

Accelerated MVP

8-WEEKS, MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
CHOOSE IF YOU NEED TO:
Get something tangible quickly
Test ideas with users or investors
Prioritize speed over polish & scaling
OFFERS COMPARISON

Pros and Cons

ADVANTAGES

Discovery Phase

Clear strategy, priorities, and roadmap
Deep UX and competitor research
Wireframes, UI concepts, and full design kit
Development architecture plan, predictable costs & timelines

Accelerated MVP

Working prototype in 8-weeks
3-5x faster than traditional development
Immediate feedback from real users
Investor & showcase ready
DISADVANTAGES

Discovery Phase

Slower to reach a testable product
More upfront time & cost before users can try it

Accelerated MVP

Not built for long-term scaling
Minimal research and design depth
Higher chance of rework later if direction changes

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