How we work

THE
PROCESS

A battle-tested four-step workflow. No chaos, no black boxes — just a clear path from your idea to a live, measurable product.

01
1
Discover

UNDERSTAND
EVERYTHING

We don't start designing until we know your business inside-out. Week one is entirely dedicated to research — your goals, your users, your competitors, and what success actually looks like.

Kickoff call & brief
A structured session to capture your vision, goals, timeline, and non-negotiables.
Competitor analysis
We audit your top 5 competitors to find gaps, opportunities, and benchmarks.
User persona mapping
Defining who we're building for — their needs, frustrations, and decision drivers.
Discovery brief
Target audience
25–40 yr, tech-savvy, B2B SaaS buyers
Primary goal
Increase demo sign-ups by 40%
Competitor gap
None offer real-time collaboration
Timeline
6 weeks to launch · Q2 2026
02
2
Design

SHAPE THE
VISION

Before a line of code exists, you'll see the full product in Figma. We wireframe, prototype, and iterate until every interaction feels inevitable. You never get surprised by the final build.

Wireframes & information architecture
Low-fidelity layouts showing structure, hierarchy, and user flows before any styling.
High-fidelity UI design
Full visual design with colour, typography, and components — in your brand identity.
Interactive prototype
A clickable Figma prototype so you can feel the experience before it's built.
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03
3
Build

ENGINEER
WITH CARE

Clean, commented, maintainable code. We work in sprints with weekly check-ins so you're never left wondering what's happening. Staging environment from day one — you can see the build live as it develops.

Agile sprints
One-week sprints with a shared Trello board. Full transparency, no surprises.
Staging environment
Live preview from day one so you can test and give feedback as we build.
QA & cross-browser testing
We test on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, iOS and Android before delivery.
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04
4
Launch

SHIP &
GROW

Launch day isn't the end — it's the beginning. We handle deployment, DNS, SSL, performance monitoring, and stay on call for 30 days post-launch. After that, we offer maintenance and growth retainers.

Zero-downtime deployment
CI/CD pipeline to Vercel, Forge, or your hosting of choice. Rollback ready.
Analytics & monitoring
Plausible or GA4 set up, uptime monitoring, and error tracking from day one.
30-day post-launch support
We monitor, fix bugs, and iterate based on real user behaviour for a full month.
SSL certificateActive
Performance score99 / 100
Uptime (30d)100%
Deploy statusLive
lostcode.dev — production
Typical timeline

FROM BRIEF
TO LIVE

Most projects go live in 4–6 weeks. Here's what a typical engagement looks like.

1
Day 1–3
DISCOVERY CALL
Kickoff, brief, scope, and timeline agreed. Contract signed.
2
Week 1–2
RESEARCH & WIREFRAMES
Deep-dive research, competitor audit, and low-fidelity wireframes presented.
3
Week 2–3
UI DESIGN
Full high-fidelity design in Figma. Interactive prototype delivered for review.
4
Week 3–5
DEVELOPMENT
Build phase with weekly check-ins. Staging environment available throughout.
5
Week 5–6
QA & LAUNCH
Cross-browser testing, performance audits, and go-live. 🚀
Common questions

FREQUENTLY
ASKED

How long does a typical project take?+
Most projects are delivered in 4–6 weeks. Simple landing pages can be done in 2 weeks, while complex SaaS platforms can take 10–12 weeks depending on scope.
Do you work with clients outside Africa?+
Absolutely. We work remotely with clients globally. All check-ins are via video call, and we accommodate different time zones as needed.
What if I need changes after launch?+
Every project includes 30 days of post-launch support. After that, we offer maintenance retainers or can quote individual change requests.
Can you take over an existing website?+
Yes. We regularly take on codebases in Laravel, Next.js, or vanilla HTML/CSS. We'll audit the existing project first and provide a clear proposal.
What do you need from me to get started?+
Just a brief conversation to start. We provide a structured brief template to gather everything we need — logo files, copy, goals, and any inspiration references.
Do you offer payment plans?+
Yes. We typically split into 50% upfront and 50% on delivery. For larger projects we can arrange milestone-based payments across the project lifecycle.
Ready to start

LET'S BUILD
SOMETHING

First conversation is always free. No commitment, no sales pitch — just a genuine chat about your project.

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