How do you gather project requirements?
Requirements gathering is the foundation of every successful project. We use a structured discovery process refined over 200+ projects to ensure nothing critical is missed before design or development begins.
Our Discovery Process
Stakeholder Interviews
We conduct one-on-one sessions with key stakeholders — founders, product owners, department heads, and end-user representatives. Each interview is focused on understanding business objectives, pain points, and success metrics rather than jumping to solutions.
User Journey Mapping
We map out every user type and their paths through the application. For the Perodua SA app, this meant documenting flows for 3,000+ sales advisors, branch managers, and regional directors — each with different needs and permissions.
Technical Assessment
We evaluate your existing systems, APIs, and infrastructure to identify integration points and constraints. If you are replacing a legacy system, we audit it to ensure no critical functionality is lost in the transition.
What You Receive
- Scope document: Detailed description of every feature, organised by priority (must-have, should-have, nice-to-have).
- User stories: Each feature broken into clear user stories with acceptance criteria.
- Technical architecture: System diagram showing frontend, backend, databases, third-party integrations, and infrastructure.
- Timeline & budget estimate: Realistic ranges based on the defined scope, not guesswork.
- Risk register: Known risks and our mitigation strategies for each.
Collaborative, Not One-Sided
Discovery is not us disappearing for two weeks and returning with a document. We run collaborative workshops where your team and ours work together on whiteboards, Figma, and shared documents. You review and approve the scope before we write a single line of code.
Ready to start? Book a free consultation and we will walk you through how discovery works for your specific project.
Related Questions
What do you need from me to start a project?
A clear idea of what you want to build, your target users, key features, and your approximate budget range. We'll help refine the scope during our free consultation.
Process & TimelineWhat is your development process?
We follow Agile methodology with 2-week sprints. The process includes: Discovery & Scoping → UX/UI Design (Figma prototypes) → Development (with regular demos) → QA & Testing → Deployment → Post-launch support.
Process & TimelineDoes Advisory Apps offer free project consultations?
Yes. We offer free initial consultations to discuss your goals, timeline, and budget with no obligation. It helps both sides understand if we're a good fit before committing.
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