Know the market before you build

Find the gap worth building for.

We review the category, audience and alternatives, from competitors to comparable products and market material, to find the gaps worth building for.

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The work

The moments we design

What we look at before anyone decides what to build.

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The problem

Sounds familiar?

If 2 or more of these ring true, look at the market before the screens.

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Proof

“We have worked with a number of design and UX experts over the past year and nobody compares to working with Studio Scale.”

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Ways to start

2 ways to start

Check a new idea, or rethink where your product fits.

  • # New idea

    Check the opportunity

    See the category, the alternatives and the gap before you commit.

    • Competitor and alternative review
    • Gaps and opportunities
    • Questions to test next
    • Short findings report
  • # Existing product

    Rethink your position

    See where your product stands today and where it could stand out.

    • Market and competitor review
    • Positioning options
    • Opportunities by impact
    • Short findings report

FAQ

Questions founders ask

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01Do you use existing research?

Yes. We review your interviews, surveys, analytics, sales notes and market material before recommending anything new.

02How long does a project take?

It depends on the scope. Once we’ve seen the full picture, we’ll share a rough timeline.

03Is this a full market study?

No. We focus on what the product decision needs: the category, the alternatives and the gaps.

04What do we get at the end?

A short report with the landscape, the gaps worth pursuing and the questions to test next.

05Can this lead into design?

Yes. The findings feed straight into product definition, flows and screens.

Related capabilities

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Case-study and product-pattern reviews

How other products solve the same problem, and what to borrow.

Product definition

The problem, audience and boundaries, agreed by everyone.

User research

How your audience works today, and what they need next.

Scope and feature prioritization

What ships first, what waits, and why.

Tell us the idea you want to check.

A rough idea is a fine place to start. We’ll get back to you within 24 hours.

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