New features take too long, and nobody can explain why.
Scan
Find why feature work is taking too long
A product design assessment of how features get defined, what is slowing delivery, and what to change. Delivered in about a week as a written brief and readout call. No redesigns.
Sound familiar?
What changes after.
Clear diagnosis
What is actually slowing feature work: process, ownership, and product issues. Not a UI punch list.
What to change
Ranked recommendations your CTO/CPO and eng lead can act on next cycle.
Shared reference
A written assessment the team can point at so debates stop looping.
A path forward
Whether you need ongoing ownership, can fix it yourselves, or should wait.
Process
How it works
Step 01
Kickoff
Walkthrough with your CTO/CPO and eng lead: how features get defined, what feels slow, and product context.
Step 02
Assess
Product and product-design lens on definition process, where time goes, and issues creating drag. Async work during the week. No design production.
Step 03
Readout
Review the written assessment, priorities, and recommendations together (~45-60 min).
Fit
Is this for you?
CTOs and CPOs with a live product
Seed to Series A SaaS where feature work feels slow and you need a clear read on why.
Teams without a design leader
Design decisions fall to eng or product by default, and ownership is unclear.
Leaders who want clarity before a bigger commitment
Optional path into Product Design Partner if ongoing ownership is the right next step. No obligation.
Curated deliverables
What's included
Assessment
- Kickoff call with CTO/CPO and eng lead
- Feature definition and velocity diagnosis
- Product issue findings
Deliverable
- Written assessment brief
- Ranked recommendations on what to change
- Clear next-step options
Handoff
- Readout call
- Clarification while you decide what to do next
Starting point
Sprint
Velocity Scan
€399
One-time. About one week from kickoff.
Best for
- CTO / CPO buyers
- Live SaaS products
- Feature velocity problems
- Before ongoing ownership
Assessment
- Kickoff and product context
- Written diagnosis
- Ranked recommendations
Handoff
- Readout call
- Next-step options
FAQ
Common questions
How is this different from a typical UX audit?
Most audits list UI issues. This assesses how features get defined, why work takes too long, and what product and product-design issues to change. No screens. No redesigns.
Do I need to prepare anything?
Product access and a kickoff call (~45-60 min) with your CTO/CPO and preferably an eng lead. We handle the rest.
What if we already know the UI is messy?
That is fine, and usually not the root issue. We focus on decision quality, definition process, and product drag that burns engineering time.
What's the turnaround?
About one week from the kickoff call.
What happens after the scan?
Some teams use it as a standalone decision tool. Others continue with Product Design Partner for ongoing ownership. No obligation. The scan is designed to make that decision easier.
Is design work included?
No. Velocity Scan is assessment and recommendations only. Redesigns, screens, and execution are out of scope.
