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Approach

A calm process for ambitious software.

No black boxes and no surprises: a written plan before building, working software every two weeks and code you own.

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01

Discover

Interviews, a look at how the work really happens, and a short prototype of the riskiest idea. You get scope, budget and a roadmap in writing.

1–3 weeks
02

Design

Paper sketches, wireframes and clickable prototypes tested with real users, then a visual design system developers can build from.

2–4 weeks
03

Build

Two-week sprints with a working demo at the end of each one. You see progress in the software, not in a slide deck.

6–14 weeks
04

Launch & evolve

A careful release, training for your team, monitoring from day one — then a support plan that keeps the software improving.

Ongoing
Ways to work together

Three engagement models.

  • Start here

    Discovery sprint

    Two to four weeks of workshops, research and prototyping. You leave with scope, architecture, roadmap and a fixed price for the first release. Typically $6,000–$18,000, credited if you continue with us.

  • Most common

    Fixed-price release

    A defined first release built in two-week sprints, with a demo at the end of each. Scope changes are discussed openly and priced before work begins.

  • Long-term

    Monthly retainer

    A dedicated team and a monthly bank of hours for new features, improvements and support — ideal once your software is live and growing.

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Principles

What you can count on.

  • Honest scope

    We say what we would cut, and what we wouldn’t build at all.

  • Visible progress

    A working demo every two weeks, in your hands.

  • Your ownership

    Code, accounts and designs belong to your company.

  • Accessible by default

    WCAG 2.2 AA from the first sketch, not the last week.

Tell us what you’re building.

A free 30-minute call is the easiest way to start. Bring the problem, the half-formed idea or the spreadsheet that runs your business — we’ll bring questions.

Book a discovery call or call (773) 848-8874