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Product & MVP Development

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01

The problem

  • Building the wrong thing: too many features before anyone has checked what customers want.
  • Built only for the demo: MVPs rushed out in ways that need a rewrite as soon as real users arrive.
  • No clear owner: weekly decisions get made without anyone weighing product, design and engineering together.
  • Unpredictable timelines and scope.

02

What we do

Product discovery

  • The problem: we define target users, the problem and the core jobs to be done.
  • Proof points: we agree what the MVP must prove, and how we will measure it (activation, retention, conversion).
  • Scope: user story mapping to choose the smallest scope that delivers real value.
  • Technical plan: technical feasibility and a risk review of integrations, data, compliance and scale.

Design

  • Flows and screens: user flows, wireframes and a clickable prototype.
  • Early feedback: we test the prototype with target users before code is written.
  • Design system: a lightweight system that can grow with the product. See UI/UX Redesign.

Engineering

  • Web: React/Next.js.
  • Mobile: Flutter for Android and iOS from one codebase. See Mobile App Development.
  • Backend and APIs: on AWS or Google Cloud. We choose serverless or containers based on your needs. See Backend & Cloud Engineering.
  • Foundations from the first sprint:
    • authentication and roles
    • payments and notifications
    • analytics and admin tools
  • Engineering setup: infrastructure as code, CI/CD, automated tests and monitoring from day one.

Launch

  • Readiness checks: production readiness, load and security checks. See QA & Production Readiness.
  • App stores: submission and review handling.
  • Rollout: a staged rollout, plus analytics dashboards to track the metrics agreed in discovery.

After launch

Iteration based on usage data and customer feedback, then handover to your team or ongoing development.

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How it works

  1. Scoping call. We talk through your idea, users, timeline and constraints.
  2. Discovery (1–2 weeks). Goals, scope, prototype and technical plan.
  3. Build in sprints (usually 2 weeks each). You get a working demo at the end of every sprint.
  4. Testing and hardening. Functional, load and security testing.
  5. Launch. Deployment, app store releases and monitoring.
  6. Iterate or hand over. Your choice.

04

What you receive

  • Product brief, MVP scope and success metrics.
  • Designs and prototype in Figma.
  • Source code in your repositories, with documentation.
  • Cloud infrastructure defined as code, plus CI/CD pipelines.
  • Test suites and a test report.
  • Launched web and/or mobile apps.
  • Handover sessions and runbooks.

You own all code, designs and accounts.

05

Standards and tools

Aligned with: OWASP Top 10 and ASVS for security, WCAG 2.2 for accessibility, the Twelve-Factor App, and the AWS Well-Architected Framework and Google Cloud Architecture Framework.

Tools:

  • Design and frontend: Figma, React/Next.js
  • Mobile: Flutter
  • Backend: Node.js/TypeScript, Python
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, Firestore
  • Infrastructure and delivery: Terraform, GitHub Actions
  • Analytics: Mixpanel / PostHog
  • Error monitoring: Sentry

06

Packages

We offer fixed-price packages for businesses with different needs. Scope, timeline and deliverables are agreed in writing after the scoping call.

07

Next step

Book a 30-minute call to talk through your product and what you need.

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FAQ

Questions

How long does an MVP take?

It depends on scope. The discovery phase ends with a written scope and timeline that the fixed-price package is based on.

Who owns the code?

You do. It lives in your repositories and cloud accounts from the start.

Can you work with our in-house developers?

Yes. We can lead the build and pair with your team, or fill specific roles in your existing team.

How do you keep the MVP from needing a rewrite later?

We keep the scope small but the foundations sound: - **Structure:** clear module boundaries and a sensible data model. - **Safety:** automated tests and infrastructure as code. - **Room to grow:** we avoid complexity the product doesn't need yet, but leave room for it.

What if requirements change during the build?

They usually do. We review priorities every sprint. Changes are traded against existing scope, or agreed as an addition.

Do you help after launch?

Yes. You can continue with ongoing development and support, or we hand over fully with documentation and training.

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