Address
Pittsburgh, PA
Work Hours
Monday to Thursday: 9AM - 5PM ET
Friday: 9AM -1PM
1. Discover
Clarity Before Code
Every great product starts with understanding. We dive into your business goals, user needs, and market realities through research, stakeholder interviews, and data analysis. AI accelerates the heavy lifting, so we can focus on the insights that matter.
Outcomes:
- User personas & stakeholder profiles
- Problem statements & opportunity maps
- Competitive & market analysis
- AI-assisted research reports
2. Design
From Idea to Interactive Prototype
We translate insights into functional, user-tested prototypes. Accessibility (A11y) and globalization (G11y) are built in from the start, ensuring inclusive design for all audiences. Our AI-assisted tools allow us to explore more options in less time, so the best ideas rise to the top quickly.
Outcomes:
- UX flows & wireframes
- High-fidelity, mobile-first UI prototypes
- Interactive demos for stakeholder review
- AI-generated variations for faster iteration
3. Develop
Code-Ready Assets, Done Right
We hand off dev-ready designs with pixel-perfect specs, organized components, and clear documentation. If you need more, our team can build and deploy fully functional MVPs so you can validate your product in the real world before committing to a full build.
Outcomes:
- Dev-ready design systems
- Functional MVPs
- Accessible, scalable components
- AI-assisted QA and testing scripts
4. Deploy
Launch with Confidence
Whether it’s a beta test or a public launch, we help you validate, measure, and refine. Our user testing loops ensure you’re not just shipping a product — you’re shipping the right product.
Outcomes:
- User testing & validation reports
- Post-launch analytics & insights
- Iteration & optimization plans
- AI-driven feedback analysis
Our Rapid 5-Day Cycle
We’ve built our workflow to turn ideas into working features in just one week — without cutting corners.
Monday – Discover
We align on the problem, goals, and success metrics. Stakeholder interviews, quick research, and requirement gathering happen here.
Tuesday – Prototype & Internal Test
We create a functional prototype and review it with your internal stakeholders for instant feedback.
Wednesday – Refine & User Test
We incorporate feedback, refine the prototype, and test with real users from our vetted pool.
Thursday – Develop
Approved designs go straight into development, with our team and your engineers working side-by-side.
Friday – Deploy
We ship, measure results, and capture learnings for the next cycle.
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