Project Discovery By Digital Product Experts
We do project discovery for founders, product leaders, and ops teams who need a clear scope before they commit to build. Align user journeys, permissions, integrations, reporting, and a phased release plan so delivery stays predictable.
30-minute free consultation, clear next steps, scope direction
- 100+ production-grade software builds
- 11+ years of delivery experience
- 4 stage delivery software model
- 5+ year average client partnerships
Trusted By Growing Businesses & Enterprise Teams
We run discovery that turns early ideas into a clear scope, phased roadmap, and confident next steps for delivery.
When a digital project build starts without clarity
Most digital projects fail quietly at the start: assumptions stay untested, scope stays fuzzy, and teams move into build without agreeing what "done" looks like.
Discovery fixes that. It aligns outcomes, constraints, users, and technical direction early, so you can decide what to build first, what to defer, and what needs deeper thinking before engineering time is booked.
Use Cases
- You need a reliable scope before requesting quotes or approvals
- Stakeholders disagree on priorities, users, or release order
- Integrations, permissions, and data ownership are not clear yet
- You want a phased plan rather than a big-bang build
- You need UX direction before committing to development
- You want estimates tied to a backlog, not guesswork
Ideal before quoting or approvals.
What you get from a proper discovery phase
Discovery is not paperwork. It is a working plan that connects business goals to user journeys, system design, and a deliverable-first roadmap. The output is decision clarity you can act on.
Scope That Holds Up
A prioritised backlog with assumptions surfaced, acceptance criteria where needed, and a clear definition of what is in and out for the first release.
UX Direction Before Build
Key journeys and screen-level direction so stakeholders can validate flows early and engineering can build with fewer loops.
Technical Approach Options
Architecture and integration options mapped to your constraints, with a sensible path that supports iteration, security, and scale.
Roadmap, Milestones, Next Steps
A phased plan with milestones, dependencies, and an estimate range that helps you plan budget, staffing, and delivery cadence.
Clear outputs, not vague workshops.
Our Work
Clarity first. Delivery stays calm.
We help teams move from early ideas to shipped platforms by setting scope, direction, and an execution-ready plan before build begins.
Make your project predictable
A practical set of artefacts you can use to brief teams, plan releases, and make confident build decisions.
- Stakeholder alignment workshop
- Goals, constraints, and success measures
- User groups, roles, and permissions map
- Key user journeys and workflow mapping
- Information architecture outline
- Feature prioritisation and release order
- Integration map and data flows
- Data ownership and system boundaries
- Architecture options and recommendation
- Security, compliance, and access approach
- Backlog with acceptance criteria
- Estimation model and budget range
- Milestones and review gates
- Release readiness and QA approach
- Analytics and reporting considerations
- Operational handover plan
- Decision log and open questions
- Next-step plan to start build
Our Process
Discovery that produces usable delivery outputs
Alignment, Outcomes & Constraints
Agree what matters, early.
We start with a structured workshop to align stakeholders on outcomes, users, constraints, and what the first release must achieve. This creates a shared definition of success and a clean starting point for the rest of discovery.
- Outcome and success measure alignment
- User groups, roles, and access needs
- Constraints: timeline, budget range, compliance
- Release shape and prioritisation rules
30-minute call, scope + outputs
Research, Workflows & Systems
Map what exists and what breaks.
We map current workflows, data sources, and operational realities. If there is an existing system, we review what is working, what is slow, and what needs redesign. If it is new, we validate assumptions and define the simplest workable path.
- Current process mapping and pain points
- Data sources and ownership
- Integration and dependency discovery
- Reporting and operational needs
30-minute call, focus areas
Solution, UX & Architecture
Turn needs into a buildable shape.
We shape the solution with journey flows, key screens, permissions, and system boundaries. We also define architecture and integration options so build choices support iteration and long-term maintainability.
- Key journeys and screen direction
- Roles, permissions, and access approach
- Architecture options and recommendation
- Integration map and data flow outline
30-minute call, direction + options
Roadmap, Backlog & Estimates
Leave with a plan you can execute.
We convert the discovery outputs into a phased backlog, milestones, and an estimate range. You leave with a clear next-step plan: either proceed to build with confidence or adjust scope based on the roadmap.
- Prioritised backlog and release order
- Milestones and review gates
- Estimate range and delivery assumptions
- Next-step plan for build kickoff
30-minute call, roadmap + actions
Our Partners & Recognitions
Industry partners and independent recognition
Our Engagement Models
Choose the level of support that matches your stage and delivery pace.
Project Discovery Sprint
Scope direction + next steps
A short, focused engagement to align outcomes, define scope, and confirm the most sensible path to a first release.
- Scope direction note
- Prioritised next steps
- Integration map outline
- Release shape recommendation
Phased Build Delivery
Phased plan + milestones
End-to-end delivery structured around phases so progress stays measurable and approvals stay simple.
- Phased plan and milestones
- Backlog with acceptance criteria
- Release readiness approach
- Governance checkpoints
Support & Maintenance
Cadence + governance
Ongoing improvements on a set rhythm with clear prioritisation, QA, and release governance.
- Delivery cadence and planning
- Backlog management
- Release and QA rhythm
- Ongoing optimisation
Senior Advisory
Decision support and architecture guidance for key technical choices, delivery governance, and roadmap prioritisation when stakes are high.
Get Your Project Discovery Plan
Bring 2-3 key workflows and the systems involved. We'll confirm scope direction, phased steps, and next actions so delivery starts clean and stays predictable.
Get my discovery plan30-minute call, plan + next steps
What clients say about Webdigita
Long-term partnerships built on clarity, quality, and consistent delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Project Discovery decisions: scope, handover, estimates, and next steps
What do we receive at the end of the discovery phase?
Is discovery a fixed fee or time-based?
Will discovery guarantee a fixed price for development?
Can we take the discovery outputs to another vendor?
How much of our team's time is needed during discovery?
Do you include UX research and competitor review?
Will you include wireframes or screen direction?
Will the deliverable include a Statement of Work for the next phase?
What about integrations and licensing costs?
What happens if discovery shows the idea is not viable as scoped?
How do you estimate without writing code?
Can discovery be done for different service types (web, ecommerce, portals, automation, custom apps)?
What should we prepare before starting discovery?
A short brief (goal, users, current tools), any existing documentation, and access to stakeholders who can confirm workflows and constraints.
What are the next steps after discovery?
Want scope direction before you commit?
Share your goal, users, and constraints. We will suggest the right discovery scope and what outputs you should expect, plus clear next steps.
Get a free consultationProject Scope That Holds Up
Speak with our specialists.
Get clarity on scope, budget range and next steps.
Ideal if you're planning a build, rebuild, or platform upgrade in the next 60-90 days.
What happens after you get in touch
- 1An expert reviews your goal and current context;
- 2If needed, we sign an NDA to ensure the highest privacy level;
- 3We confirm discovery scope, outputs, and next-step options.
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