MVP
SCOPING

Plan out your MVP and fast-track your product to market with a clearly defined scope that saves time, reduces costs, and minimizes risk.

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You can’t afford to skip MVP scoping

Whether you’re an established business or an enterprise. With over 12 years in the industry, we helped countless clients launch their MVPs with minimum investments. But we’ve also seen what happens when you rush an MVP…

  • Budget waste
  • Delayed launches
  • Missed market fit
  • Costly reworks
  • Damaged reputation

The Process — Start your project on the right foundation

MVP scoping

01

Project Alignment

We kick off by diving deep into your business goals, understanding your market, and clarifying assumptions. This step ensures all stakeholders are aligned on the project’s objectives and value proposition.

  • Deliverable — A detailed document outlining your business model and product vision.
  • Outcome — Unified understanding of what success looks like for your MVP​​.

02

Assumptions and Risk Mapping

Next, we identify critical assumptions about your product, market, and users, uncovering potential risks and outlining strategies to mitigate them.

  • Deliverable — A risk map highlighting key areas to address.
  • Outcome — Reduced uncertainties, giving you confidence in moving forward​.

03

Technical design proposal

To ensure your product solves real problems for real users, we conduct:

  • Market research — We pinpoint gaps, analyze competitors, and uncover opportunities.
  • User research —We develop detailed personas and map their journeys, focusing on pain points, goals, and motivations.

Which leads to…

  • Deliverable — Comprehensive user personas and journey maps.
  • Outcome — A validated understanding of your audience and market​​.

04

Feature Prioritization

With user insights in hand, we identify the features that deliver maximum value with minimal effort. Using proven frameworks like the MoSCoW and RICE methods, we:

  • Determine which features must be included in the MVP (and which can wait).
  • Prioritize functionality that ensures quick feedback loops from users.

Which leads to…

  • Deliverable — A feature set aligned with your budget, timeline, and goals.
  • Outcome — A laser-focused MVP scope that drives results without scope creep​​.

05

Technical Solution Proposal

Finally, our software architects create a high-level technical plan, covering the following:

  • System architecture and technology stack recommendations.
  • Integration points and scalability considerations.
  • Security protocols and compliance requirements.

Which leads to…

  • Deliverable — A technical blueprint complete with timelines, budget estimates, and resource allocation.
  • Outcome — A clear development roadmap ready for execution​​​.
Technical Feasibility

Outcomes —
What you can expect

  • Development Roadmap — A step-by-step guide that includes prioritized features, technical requirements, and clear timelines.
  • Faster Time-to-Market — Deliver only the features that matter most to your users.
  • Cost Control — Avoid budget overruns by focusing on what’s essential.
  • User-First Approach — Solutions that are rooted in user needs, ensuring early adoption and market fit​​​.

Great, but why DECODE?

Here’s why businesses trust DECODE as their MVP scoping partner:

Expert teams

Each MVP scoping project is led by a product manager, designer, and software architect with years of experience. Together, they ensure every angle of your product—value, usability, and feasibility—is covered​​.

Laser-focused on you

Your MVP needs to be focused on one core value for the user. Just like the team working on its scope needs to be focused solely on your project. And that’s what we bring to the table.

Complex project experience

We’ve supported Fortune 500 companies, startups, and major enterprises on projects that demanded out-of-the-box thinking and deep technical expertise. Our track record includes the likes of Microsoft, AT&T, and Royal Caribbean. This proves we’re prepared to meet even the most challenging tech needs.

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But don’t take our word for it

Here’s what our clients have to say about us.

What struck us the most with DECODE is the versatility of their engineers who were able to tackle every problem and respond to every challenge with diligence and persistence. Their UI/UX designer showed extraordinary creativity and was a source of excellent ideas. They were an excellent bunch to work with!
William Skannerup
Founder at Gentoo App & VeridenKey
DECODE made an excellent job working with us on one of our most strategic projects with one of the biggest, most global clients within the industry. With great energy, great technical knowledge, very quick understanding of the situation and what was needed to be done, including the willingness to walk the extra mile, they were a big part of make this project so successful. True professionals and very good output with high quality and speed!
Christoffer Möller
COO at Snowfall
DECODE are one of our most trusted suppliers and we’re pleased to have them as a partner.
Alastair Mitchell
Senior Vice President Engineering at Metaswitch Networks →
DECODE’s in-depth knowledge of creating real-time communication apps was exactly what we needed for such a demanding mobile app solution. Because of their high quality and speed, I consider them as a five-star agency.
Jack Templin
CEO at Thoughtcap
They brought in the expertise in the area of mobile application architecture, automated deployment & testing, introducing new development paradigms and workflows.
Karen Sallick
CEO at Contacts411 →
I am continually impressed by the level of pride and ownership that DECODE takes in the work they perform for us. They treat our products as if they are their own, which translates into better user experiences for our customers.
Kenneth Huebsch
Software Engineering Manager at Qrypt →

Not convinced?

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Still unsure about something?

Don’t worry, whatever it is, we’ve got you covered in our FAQ.

MVP Scoping is the process of defining the minimum set of features your product needs to solve user problems and enter the market effectively. By scoping your MVP, you can:

  • Minimize development costs and risks.
  • Focus on solving core user problems.
  • Get to market faster and gather real-world feedback.
  • It’s an essential step to ensure your idea is validated and your resources are used wisely​​.

Each MVP scoping project is handled by a dedicated team of experts:

  • Product Manager — Ensures your product aligns with business goals and user needs.
  • Product Designer — Focuses on usability and crafting an intuitive user experience.
  • Solution Architect — Develops a technical roadmap, ensuring your product is feasible and scalable.

This multidisciplinary approach ensures a balanced, well-thought-out plan​​.

Typically, our MVP scoping process takes 4–8 weeks, depending on the project’s complexity and the availability of initial information such as market research or user insights.

Absolutely. If you’ve already completed market research, user personas, or wireframes, we can use those as a foundation to save time and refine your scope. Every project is tailored to your specific starting point and needs​​.

At the end of the process, you’ll receive:

  • A detailed development roadmap.
  • A prioritized feature set.
  • Technical architecture and resource requirements.
  • Budget and timeline estimates.

This plan ensures you’re fully prepared to move into development without surprises​​.

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