Product discovery for a real estate app.
PRODUCT DISCOVERY
Avoid costly, dead-end projects by following a data-backed product strategy. You’ll get guidance from top experts who’ve built products for Microsoft, Royal Caribbean, AT&T, and others.
Why bother with discovery
Having an idea and having a good idea are 2 different things.
Product discovery helps in identifying the latter.
Validate your idea
Most ideas suck. We’ll make sure yours doesn’t by doing comprehensive discovery workshops and user interviews, along with analyzing your competitors. This way we’ll ensure your idea is thoroughly tested before you make hefty investments.
Understand your users
User is king. Through user testing and user research, we’ll learn what your users want and how they’ll use the app. All of this will amount to an overall better user experience. This is crucial to your software product’s success.
Develop efficiently
Planning makes perfect. Using thorough analysis, we’ll determine exactly which features are crucial to solve your users’ pain points. Only those features will be added to the MVP. This leads to focused development with a clearly defined roadmap.
Prevent costly mistakes
Mistakes cost money. Through discovery we’ll identify potential risks and issues before significant investments are made. That means you can use your resources more efficiently. All in all, product discovery leads to better decisions. Better decisions save money.
The Process — Validate your idea in 7 simple steps
01
Discovery and alignment
This is where we lay the groundwork for success. Think of it as getting everyone on the same page before we dive in.
- Kickoff workshop — A focused 60–90-minute session where we clarify your goals, align expectations, and map out how we’ll work together.
- Assumption mapping — We identify what we know, what we don’t know, and what we need to find out.
- Risk analysis — Together, we’ll uncover potential challenges (technical, market, or user-related) and develop plans to handle them.
What you get
A clear, shared understanding of your product’s goals, risks, and priorities.
02
Market and user research
Here, we dig deep into your market and your users. It’s about learning what they need, what they’re frustrated with, and what opportunities we can seize.
- Market Analysis — We’ll study your competitors, pinpoint gaps in the market, and explore where your product can stand out.
- User Interviews — Speaking directly with your target audience, we get to the heart of their challenges and motivations. (For example: “What’s your biggest frustration with current solutions?”) This lays the foundation for creating the user persona.
- Survey Deployment — Need broader data? We can roll out surveys to get quantitative insights.
What you get
A detailed report on your market position, user pain points, and opportunities for differentiation.
03
User journeys
and flows
Here’s where we map out how people will actually use your product—what they’ll see, click, and experience.
- User Persona — Before getting started with mapping and flows, we create a user persona. Here the focus is on understanding their motivations and goals.
- User Journey Mapping — We illustrate the entire journey your user takes, from discovering your product to achieving their goals.
- User Flow Diagrams — Step-by-step visuals show how users will navigate through the app to complete specific tasks, like signing up or making a purchase.
What you get
Clear, easy-to-follow maps and flows that set the stage for intuitive design.
04
functionality prioritization
Now we translate insights into action by figuring out what your product needs to do—and what it doesn’t.
- Feature brainstorming — We collaborate to generate a list of potential features based on user needs and business goals.
- Prioritization frameworks — We use methods such as MoSCoW and Value vs. Complexity to help you determine which features are a priority.
What you get
A well-defined feature set for your MVP, with clear justifications for each decision.
05
Wireframing and prototyping
This is where your product starts to take shape.
- Wireframing — We design key screens, focusing on structure and functionality rather than final visuals. Think of it as your product’s blueprint.
- UI screens — We create the first UI designs for your product, following the latest design trends and best practices.
- Clickable Prototypes — You’ll get an interactive version of your product to test workflows and get feedback.
- Usability Testing — If needed, we’ll put prototypes in front of real users to ensure they make sense and feel right.
What you get
Mid-fidelity wireframes and a working prototype that lets you experience the product before development even begins.
06
Technical Solution Proposal
This step ensures your product is not just possible, but scalable and efficient.
- Architecture design —We create a high-level plan for your product’s technical structure, focusing on scalability and performance.
- Tech stack recommendations — We suggest the best tools and platforms (e.g., “React for front-end because it’s scalable and fast”).
- Integration Overview — From payment gateways to analytics, we plan how your product will connect with third-party systems.
What you get
A complete technical roadmap, including architecture diagrams and integration strategies.
07
Validation and handover
Finally, we make sure you’re ready to take the next step.
- Final Usability Testing — Optional but highly recommended—testing key workflows to fine-tune the user experience.
- Detailed documentation — You’ll receive a summary of all findings and decisions, finalized feature lists and technical specs alongside user flows, wireframes and prototypes.
What you get
Everything your development team needs to hit the ground running.
Product discovery: Expert insights
More of a visual learner? Here’s our Product Manager Ivan Kardum to explain all you need to know about discovery.
The goal of product discovery is to build a product your customers will love and need.
Lead Product Manager, Ivan Kardum
You can watch our entire product
discovery series — right here→
WHY US
Product discovery with a tech twist.
Our software architects will cover the part of discovery that many neglect. The feasibility part. It answers the questions: Can this be done? How can it be done? We’ll provide you with a tech stack, a list of 3rd party integrations, dependencies and we’ll mitigate all of the risks.
We made our own sucessful software product.
We’re not saying this to brag. All this means is we have experience creating a software product that attracts clients and has a steady source of income. If we could do it for ourselves, we can do it for you too. Check out Shake →
Your DECODE team works for nobody else.
We completely immerse ourselves in your world, laser-focused on your goals. From the moment we start working together, we’re never distracted by other clients. It’s all about you.
Packages
Simple
All you need for a simple software product limited to either a mobile or web platform.
Duration
3 – 6 weeks
Price
up to $19.000
Advanced
Great choice for multi-platform products requiring more research.
Duration
6 – 10 weeks
Price
$19.000 – $33.000
Complex
For multi-platform software product ideas with a set of many complex features.
Duration
10+ weeks
Price
$33.000+
YOUR TEAM
Our product discovery team consists of seasoned experts who’ll cover all of the angles your product needs to be successful.
- Product Manager
- UX/UI Designer
- Solution Architect
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