Product Consulting

We’ve developed a unique framework of agile called Blueprint Agile, and it’s supported the launch of hundreds of MVPs and extended products for organizations including Intel, VMWare and the U.S. Department of Defense. It’s what makes us different.

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U.S. Department of Defense
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Ellucian
Prashanth Tondapu, CEO of Tava Trip

[Brandcave’s] creative process is very unique. The ideas that they bring to the table are modern and highly focussed on user behavior.

Prashanth TondapuCEO, Tava Trip

Our Process Blends Short, Iterative Phases with Agile Implementation

Our methodology, Blueprint Agile, provides the predictability of waterfall with the adaptability of agile in short, iterative phases that only require 80% confidence at every phase. Here's how it works!

  • Create tight feedback loops with growing levels of confidence.
  • Enable quick product pivots without incurring major scope creep.
  • Align business, design and development with the same vision.
Phase 1Discovery

Entity Relationship Blueprint

Averages 1 week for MVPs

Our first step in creating or improving your product is understanding your data model. After a workshop with stakeholders on your team, we'll diagram the core entities of your product and their relationships.

  • Determines a logical foundation for the product's data architecture.
  • Ensures alignment between the product idea and technical requirements.
  • Unlocks the Information Architecture (IA) Blueprint.
Phase 2Discovery

Information Architecture Blueprint

Averages 1-2 days for MVPs

The information architecture is the backbone of your product's navigation and user experience. We build on the entity relationship blueprint by diagramming how your entities present themselves in your software.

  • Serves as the structural blueprint for your sitemap.
  • Identifies the screens of your application.
  • Unlocks User Flowcharts.
Phase 3Discovery

User Flowcharts

Averages 2 weeks for MVPs

Our flowcharts are a living document that guides both design and development, capturing all requirements and laying the groundwork for the user experience design.

  • Provides the first wholistic view of all user interactions.
  • Enables accurate scoping and time estimation.
  • Unlocks Synchronized Delivery.
Phase NImplementation

Synchronized Delivery

Averages 2-10 design sprints for MVPs

Think of it as unparalleled parallel delivery. Having scoped, estimated and prioritized each feature, design and development simultaneously kick-off their respective sprints.

  • Ensures design & development teams are fully aligned.
  • Accelerates the delivery process with reduced rework.
  • Allows tight feedback loops and product pivots.

Rinse, Repeat

Regardless of your planning and preparation, your software is never perfect. Following implementation, the four phases of Blueprint Agile accelerate, and user feedback transforms into quicker iterations through each of the three discovery phases.

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There’s More to Learn About Blueprint Agile

Our book, Blueprint Agile, explains in detail how we’ve helped hundreds of founders turn vague, undefined visions into highly iterative software products. Founders that take our process to heart experience higher alignment and better product outcomes. Learn more by reading our book or supporting the development of Blueprint Agile by purchasing a copy.

Brandcave is the Complete Digital Product Agency

Since 2015, we've helped people just like you get from pure idea to beautiful product faster. Our methodology, Blueprint Agile, sets us apart. Leadership and development teams alike love us. Want to talk more? Let's start a conversation.

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