Discovery & problem framing
We start by getting clear on what you're actually solving — who uses it, what they need, and what a successful outcome looks like. Most projects fail because this step gets skipped.
Prototype Sprint
Test the idea before
you fund the build.
Most small business software projects go wrong for the same reason: no one validated the idea before the build started. A Prototype Sprint gives you a working, testable product in two to four weeks — enough to know whether you're solving the right problem before you spend real money on it.
From $4,500Fixed price
2–4 WeeksIdea to prototype
Real feedbackFrom actual users
Why this matters
Most business software fails before a line of code is written.
A local service company spends $30,000 building a customer portal their clients never use. A retailer commissions an inventory tool that doesn't match how their warehouse actually works. A professional services firm builds a quoting system that's slower than the spreadsheet it replaced.
Every one of these is a validation problem, not a technical one. A Prototype Sprint exists to catch these issues before they become expensive.
Talk to us about your idea“The two weeks you spend testing your assumptions will save you more money than anything else you do this year.”
— Something we say in every kickoff call.What you get
A prototype you can actually use. Not just look at.
Every sprint ends with a working product, a clear read on what your users think, and a recommendation on what to do next. You leave with real information, not another presentation.
UX design & user flows
Screens, flows, and interactions designed around real users. Not generic templates — layouts that match how your customers or team actually think and move through a process.
Working prototype
Not a PDF. Not a slideshow. A real, clickable product you can put in front of customers, staff, or investors and get honest feedback from.
Feedback framework
A structured approach to testing the prototype — what to ask, what to watch for, and how to turn what you learn into clear next steps.
Findings & recommendations
A plain-language summary of what worked, what didn't, and what to build next. No jargon, no fluff — just a clear read on where to put your money.
Build-ready handoff
If you decide to move forward, you already have everything a development team needs to start — no redesign, no rework, no starting from scratch.
Pricing
Two tiers. Both fixed-price.
You know exactly what you're paying before anything starts. No hourly billing, no scope creep, no surprises at the end.
Discovery Sprint
$4,500/ 2 weeks
For business owners who need to answer one important question before spending real money. We map the problem, design the core flow, and build a prototype you can actually react to.
- Problem framing session
- Core user flow design
- Clickable prototype (5–8 screens)
- User testing framework
- Written findings & recommendation
Most popular
Foundation Sprint
$9,500/ 3–4 weeks
For businesses ready to build something more complete — a full prototype that covers the end-to-end experience and is detailed enough to test with real customers or present to stakeholders.
- Everything in Discovery Sprint
- Full UX design (10–20 screens)
- Functional prototype with real interactions
- Multiple rounds of user feedback
- Build-ready design handoff
- Technical stack recommendation
Not sure which tier is right for you? Email us — we'll ask a few questions and give you a straight answer.
How it works
Four steps. Four weeks max.
Brief
You walk us through your idea, your users, and what you need to find out. We ask the uncomfortable questions and align on what a useful result looks like.
Design
User flows, wireframes, high-fidelity screens. We move quickly — you review and give feedback in real time. No month-long design phases.
Build
A working prototype your customers or team can actually use. We build it to be tested — not just to look good in a demo.
Test & hand off
You put it in front of real people. We help you read what you learn. Then you get everything: designs, prototype, findings, and a clear recommendation.
Who it's for
For business owners who want to know before they build.
A Prototype Sprint is for anyone who has an idea worth testing but doesn't want to spend $20,000–$50,000 finding out it was the wrong one.
Business owners before their first software investment
You've never spent $20,000 on custom software before and you want to make sure you're solving the right problem before committing. A sprint is the lowest-risk way to find out.
Teams replacing a manual process
Your team is running on spreadsheets, email chains, or a tool that almost fits. You need to see what a purpose-built solution could look like before you commission a full build.
Companies adding a customer-facing feature
You want to offer online booking, a client portal, or a self-serve tool — but you don't want to build the wrong thing. Two weeks of prototyping can save months of rework.
Let's talk
Tell us what you're trying to figure out.
Describe the idea and the question you're sitting on. We'll tell you which sprint makes sense and what you'll walk away knowing. Most sprints start within a week of first contact.
hello@toshlabs.com
Based in Vancouver, BC · Serving businesses across Canada and the US