Engagement Models
Discovery Workshop
Two weeks to a prototype, PRD and a fixed build quote - fee credited if we build.
$6k fixedfee credited to build
Who it's for
Built for these situations.
idea-stage founders
validate before you burn runway
enterprises de-risking budgets
evidence before procurement
teams with conflicting estimates
one neutral, priced truth
Included
What's in the model.
- 2-week sprint (remote or on-site)
- stakeholder interviews (8-12)
- problem statement + success metrics
- prioritized user stories
- clickable Figma prototype (up to 8 screens)
- architecture sketch + stack recommendation
- risk register
- fixed build estimate
- 90-day roadmap
- readout deck for leadership
Not included
What's outside the model.
- production design systemscoped separately
- market research panelsadd-on via partners
- user testing roundadd-on +$1.5k (5 users)
- build executionseparate engagement
Pricing
Typical rates.
| Tier | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| standard 2 weeks | $6k | credited to build |
| enterprise 4 weeks | $12k | compliance + integration mapping |
| user testing add-on | +$1.5k | 5 users + synthesis |
| design system starter | +$2k | tokens + 12 components |
Trade-offs
The honest picture.
Pros
- cheap truth before build
- credited fee
- artifacts yours to keep
- kills bad ideas fast
Limitations
- requires stakeholder time (~3h/wk)
- no production assets
- not a build engagement
Getting started
How it begins.
Kickoff
day 1, scope locked
Week 1 research + flows
interviews + analytics review
Week 2 prototype + estimate
riskiest flow first
Readout
day 10, leadership deck
Handoff
artifacts + fixed quote
Pricing FAQ
Questions, answered.
What if we don't build with you?
You keep everything - PRD, prototype, roadmap, estimate.
NDA?
Signed before kickoff.
Who attends?
PM + architect + designer, named up front.
What do we own?
All artifacts and IP, unconditionally.
Enterprise variant?
4 weeks with compliance + integration mapping.
Is the fee really credited?
Yes - written into the build SOW.
Discovery Workshop without the guesswork.
Tell us your rough scope — we'll put a real number on it within two working days.