Solution Design Sprint

Define what to build before you invest in development.

A structured product and technical discovery sprint for teams preparing to build, modernise or scale a digital product: MVP, SaaS, internal tool or AI system.

Outcome · A build-ready product & technical roadmap

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years building digital products

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platforms, MVPs & systems delivered

1–2

weeks from kickoff to roadmap

The cost of unclear scope

Building without clarity is expensive.

Many products go over budget because teams start development before defining the real problem, scope, flows, technical requirements and priorities. The Solution Design Sprint reduces that risk, before you commit.

  • 01You know what you want to achieve, but not exactly what to build.
  • 02Your team has ideas, but no clear product scope.
  • 03You need technical validation before investing.
  • 04You want to avoid unnecessary features and development waste.
  • 05You need a roadmap that business and technical teams can align around.
The offer

What is the Solution Design Sprint?

A short, structured engagement where Dengun's product and technical team works with you to define what should be built, how it should work, and the implementation path that makes sense for your business.

Structured

Not a brainstorm. A planning sprint with defined inputs and outputs.

Senior-led

Run by product strategists and senior engineers, not delivery resources.

Build-ready

Outputs feed directly into MVP, platform or AI system implementation.

Who it's for

Designed for teams preparing to build or improve a digital product.

Whether you are planning a new MVP, improving an internal process or modernising an existing platform, the sprint helps turn uncertainty into a clear product and technical roadmap.

  1. 1Idea
  2. 2MVP
  3. 3Launch

Founders & startups

You have a validated idea and need to define the MVP before investing in development.

Best for: MVP planning
  1. 1Manual process
  2. 2Digital workflow
  3. 3Scalable system

Business teams

You have a process, opportunity or operational problem that needs a digital solution.

Best for: internal tools & operational systems
  1. 1Requirements
  2. 2User flows
  3. 3Roadmap

Product owners

You need to define requirements, user flows and roadmap before engaging engineering.

Best for: product scope & delivery alignment
  1. 1Legacy platform
  2. 2Architecture review
  3. 3Scalable product

Companies with existing software

You need to modernise, rebuild or scale an existing product or platform.

Best for: replatforming & product scaling
What you get

You leave with clarity. Not slides.

Every output is concrete, decision-ready, and feeds directly into your next build phase.

Engagement Brief

Sprint Deliverables

  1. 01

    Product scope

    Clear definition of what should be built first.

  2. 02

    User flows

    Key journeys and functional logic.

  3. 03

    Technical requirements

    Needs, constraints and dependencies.

  4. 04

    Architecture recommendation

    Structure, integrations and systems.

  5. 05

    Risk assessment

    Assumptions, blockers and feasibility risks.

  6. 06

    Implementation roadmap

    Phased plan for MVP, product or system.

  7. 07

    Budget logic

    Development effort and investment range.

  8. 08

    Next-step recommendation

    Clear path into build or validation.

1–2
weeks
8+
deliverables
100%
build-ready

The process

How the sprint works.

Typical duration · 1–2 weeks

  1. 01

    Discovery call

    We understand your business context, product idea, current stage and constraints.

  2. 02

    Product & technical workshop

    We map goals, users, workflows, requirements and technical assumptions.

  3. 03

    Scope definition

    We define what should be included, excluded and prioritised.

  4. 04

    Architecture & feasibility review

    We assess technical risks, integrations, data, systems and scalability.

  5. 05

    Roadmap delivery

    You receive a clear product and technical roadmap for the next build phase.

Use cases

When this sprint makes sense.

  • You are preparing to build an MVP.
  • You need to define software requirements before development.
  • You have a product idea but no technical roadmap.
  • You need to validate feasibility before investing.
  • You want to modernise or rebuild an existing product.
  • You are considering an AI-powered system, internal tool or automation.
  • You need alignment between business, product and technology.
  • You are scoping a SaaS platform or multi-tenant system.

Qualification

Is this the right fit?

Good fit
  • You have a business problem, product idea or software challenge to solve.
  • You are preparing to invest in development.
  • You need senior product and technical input.
  • You want a structured roadmap before building.
  • You may need Dengun to support implementation afterwards.
Not the right fit
  • ×You only want a free brainstorming session.
  • ×You are looking for the cheapest possible development option.
  • ×You do not have a clear owner for the project.
  • ×You only need a simple website or design mockup.
  • ×You are not ready to discuss budget, scope or timeline.
Why Dengun

Product Builders, not just a software house.

Dengun combines product strategy, UX/UI, software engineering and AI systems implementation to move you from uncertainty to a build-ready roadmap.

01

Product thinking

We challenge what should be built, not just how to build it.

02

Technical depth

We assess architecture, feasibility, integrations and scalability from day one.

03

Implementation capability

Move directly into MVP, platform, internal tool or AI system build.

04

Senior team

Work with experienced product and technical specialists.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Is this a free consultation?+

No. The Solution Design Sprint is a structured paid engagement designed to produce a clear product and technical roadmap.

Do I need to have a technical team?+

No. Dengun can support both product planning and implementation afterwards.

Is this only for startups?+

No. It is equally relevant for companies planning internal tools, platforms, AI systems or product modernisation.

Can Dengun build the product afterwards?+

Yes. The sprint is designed to clarify the roadmap and, when there is fit, move into implementation.

What happens after the sprint?+

You can use the roadmap internally or continue with Dengun into MVP, platform, AI system or technical implementation.

What does it cost?+

Cost depends on project complexity. We share the investment range after the discovery call.

Proof of delivery

What you actually receive.

Short, anonymised samples of deliverables produced in recent sprints — not slides, not promises.

01SaaS · Hospitality

Multi-property platform

Phased 3-step roadmap (booking engine → dashboard → integrations) with a sealed MVP scope and 2 critical risks mitigated.

Client entered build with budget and timeline approved by leadership within 2 weeks.

02Operations · Industrial

Internal AI system

Reference architecture + data matrix, functional requirements for 4 critical flows, and effort estimate per phase.

Replaced 3 vague vendor proposals with a clear, comparable technical RFP.

03Marketplace · B2B

Legacy platform modernisation

Technical risk analysis, incremental migration plan and product roadmap aligned with commercial goals.

Internal team got the clarity to decide evolve vs. rewrite — without burning a quarter.

Schedule the meeting

Ready to define your product before you build?

Tell us about your project. If there's a strong fit for a Solution Design Sprint, we'll get back within one business day.

Engagement
Solution Design Sprint
Duration
1–2 weeks
Format
Remote · Workshop-based
Outcome
Build-ready roadmap

We review every submission. Expect a reply within one business day if there is a fit.