Leobit
Product Discovery Phase Services
Validate your idea and determine the most suitable architecture and functionality through precise business and technical analysis of your future product.
150+
projects delivered
Digital & App Innovation
Quality management systems
Information security management
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UpCity
Top .NET Developer 2024
What's your challenge?
Undefined
project scope
We can help you define project scope by identifying key requirements, features, and deliverables.
Technical
limitations
We conduct technical analysis and feasibility assessments to identify and address potential issues before they impact the project.
Lack of end-user
requirements
Let us conduct user research and requirements gathering to ensure that the final product addresses user needs effectively.
No architecture
vision
During the DP, our team conducts architecture assessments, defines architectural principles, and creates architectural diagrams and prototypes.
Product development
budget estimate
Our approach lies in thorough cost-benefit analysis, prioritizing features based on business value, and exploring cost-saving alternatives such as cloud services.
Development risks
identification
We identify potential risks, assess their likelihood and impact, and develop strategies to mitigate or address them proactively.
What is a Discovery phase?
During discovery our team closely collaborates with you to conduct research, analyze user needs and behaviors, define the project scope, and establish project goals and objectives. We also identify project requirements, build architecture and identify potential risks & challenges that may impact the project's success.
benefits of discovery phase
Reduced development cost and time to market
Aligned project vision and expectations for all stakeholders
Comprehensive solution roadmap
Defined solution architecture and technology stack
Efficient resource allocation
Risks minimisation
Defined objectives and metrics to track the project’s success
When do you
Need a Discovery?
discovery
needed
Case 1
discovery
not needed
Case 2
Case 3
Discovery needed
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You have high-level requirements
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You have detailed requirements
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You have UI/UX design
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You have architecture
discovery not needed
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You have high-level requirements
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You have detailed requirements
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You have UI/UX design
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You have architecture
discovery not needed
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You have high-level requirements
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You have detailed requirements
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You have UI/UX design
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You have architecture
other cases When you can skip a Discovery
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You can start with a ballpark cost estimate only
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You are ready to use Dedicated Team model
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You want incremental Agile development without precise estimate for entire solution
Discovery phase deliverables you will receive
Outlined functional and non-functional requirements
Solution’s technical vision, architecture and tech stack
List of potential risks & challenges that may impact the project’s success
Roadmap with WBS (Work Breakdown Structure)
Team composition and estimates
UI/UX design concepts
Discovery phase areas
Business
The discovery phase establishes a shared understanding of project objectives and requirements among stakeholders ensuring everyone is on the same page and enabling informed decision-making based on market trends and technical feasibility.
Development
Detailed project plans and technical guidance provided during the discovery phase enable development teams to execute projects efficiently, minimizing delays and scope creep aligning development efforts with business goals.
Design
Insights from user personas and journey maps inform design decisions, creating interfaces that are intuitive and user-friendly, while consistency in visual design elements ensures brand recognition and trust among others.
Business
The discovery phase establishes a shared understanding of project objectives and requirements among stakeholders ensuring everyone is on the same page and enabling informed decision-making based on market trends and technical feasibility.
Development
Detailed project plans and technical guidance provided during the discovery phase enable development teams to execute projects efficiently, minimizing delays and scope creep aligning development efforts with business goals.
Design
Insights from user personas and journey maps inform design decisions, creating interfaces that are intuitive and user-friendly, while consistency in visual design elements ensures brand recognition and trust among others.
Key Stages
of a Discovery Phase
1. Requirements
gathering
- Workshops
- User interviews
- Prioritization
- Validation
- Documentation
2. UI/UX design
concept preparation
- Creating several app design wireframes
- Setting the foundation for a UI/UX design concept
3. Architecture vision
development
- Architecture and technology stack selection
- Feasibility study
- Risk assessment
4. WBS completion and
other documentation
- Outline of all the tasks and subtasks required for completing a project
- Time and cost estimates for different project phases
- Collaboration Plan
- Requirements Specification
- Released solution
- Source code
- Technical documentation
- Production infrastructure
- CI/CD
- System Monitoring
- Fixes
- Updates
- New features
- UX Research
- Information Architecture
- UI Design
- Software Architecture Specification
- PoC
Typical Software Solution Development Phases
- Roadmap
- Esimate
- Implementation Proposal
Typical Software Solution Development Phases
Why do discovery phase with Leobit?
Well, to name a few:
Advisory from top experts
Get accomplished professionals with 20+ years in the software industry & smartest top universities graduates to be on your side. You can involve an expertise of CTOs team, solution architects, top .NET, web, AI, cloud and mobile experts.
Fast problem identification
Our experts dive deep into your product specifics, predicting potential issues and making high-quality research within a smart timeline.
Actionable roadmap
By following it, you will have a detailed understanding of what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, and how it should be done within your budget.
Tanguble discovery outcomes
You get a documented comprehensive roadmap with WBS, UI/UX design concepts, and a clear vision of your goals, requirements, and potential risks.
Cross-domain expertise
We have 170+ seasoned specialists in development, testing, business analysis, and product management who have worked with different project complexity and industry specifics such as Real Estate, FinTech, EdTech, SportsTech, Healthcare and others.
Review our case studies
on discovery phase
Discovery Phase for an Externship Coordination Platform
A platform that aims to revolutionize the externship coordination process. Acting as a central hub, it seamlessly connects educational institutions and clinics, fostering collaboration and streamlining the externship experience for all stakeholders involved.
With a solid discovery phase, we came up with a roadmap guiding us throughout the entire project. We delivered a certain knowledge of the upcoming tasks and challenges, allowing the customer to minimize their involvement and avoid unexpected time and budget overruns.
Core industries
Completing over 150 successful software solutions, we’ve managed to get extraordinary results in many domains including:
Real Estate & PropTech
Web and mobile services for guarantee and trading solutions on real estate market.
Fitness & SportTech
Enhancing wellbeing with interactive cycling, walking apps, and live sports streaming platforms.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Full-cycle development for supply chains and procurement platforms.
Financial Services & FinTech
End-to-end solutions for trading, lending, insurance and global payment processing platforms.
Healthcare & MedTech
Clinic management apps and booking systems for healthcare business automation.
Education & EdTech
Educational and consulting platforms that enhance user experience.
Media & Entertainment
Video streaming and entertainment software solutions for SaaS, gaming, and niche industries like legal and procurement.
.what we offer
Roles we can cover
Customize your dream team with Leobit’s top talents of middle to senior levels in.
Software Development
DEVOPS
Tech Team Leadership
Software Architecture
UI/UX Design
Project Management
Business Analysis
Quality Assurance
Product Management