

BUSINESS ANALYSIS
We turn strategy into .
Strategic business analysis to define requirements, optimize processes, and turn ideas into scoped, shippable product roadmaps.
Analysis Process
Plan Smart, Build Right
WHAT WE DO
Our business analysis services
- 01
Modeling and Wireframing
Modeling and wireframing to visually represent and test business ideas and processes before implementation.
- 02
Product Discovery
Product discovery to test ideas and prototypes before investing time and money into development.
- 03
Requirements Gathering and Documentation
Requirements gathering and documentation to ensure clear and concise communication between stakeholders and project teams.
- 04
Development Planning
Development planning to provide a clear understanding of project scope, timelines, and costs.
- 05
Process Optimization
Process optimization to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience.
- 06
Market Analysis
Market analysis to identify growth opportunities, potential threats, and competitive landscape.
- 07
Competitive Analysis & Benchmarking
In-depth analysis of your competitive landscape including feature comparisons, market positioning, pricing strategies, and user experience benchmarks to inform your product strategy.
- 08
Technical Feasibility Assessment
Evaluate the technical viability of your product ideas before investing in development. We assess technology options, estimate complexity, identify risks, and recommend the optimal approach.
Our Process
From business goals to an actionable plan
Typical engagement: 10-14 weeks to first launch
AI-assisted engineering, human-led quality - we ship faster without cutting corners.
Typical engagement: 10-14 weeks to first launch
AI-assisted engineering, human-led quality - we ship faster without cutting corners.
Project Kickoff
Phase 1 of 5
1 weekWe meet your stakeholders, understand the business problem behind the project idea, and agree on the questions the analysis must answer and the decisions it must enable.
Deliverables
Signed ContractStakeholder MapAnalysis Goals BriefInterview ScheduleDiscovery & Design
Phase 2 of 5
2-3 weeksWe interview stakeholders and users, map current processes, and research the market and competitors. The problem space is documented before solutions are proposed.
Deliverables
Stakeholder Interview NotesProcess MapsMarket & Competitor ResearchProblem StatementSolution Modeling
Phase 3 of 5
1-2 weeksWe model candidate solutions: user stories, scope options, and rough costs for each. Trade-offs are made visible so you choose a direction with full information.
Deliverables
User Story MapScope Options & Trade-OffsCost & Effort EstimatesRecommended DirectionRequirements & Roadmap
Phase 4 of 5
2-3 weeksThe chosen direction becomes a development-ready package: detailed requirements, acceptance criteria, and a phased roadmap any competent team could pick up and build.
Deliverables
Requirements SpecificationAcceptance CriteriaPhased RoadmapRisk RegisterHandoff & Support
Phase 5 of 5
2+ weeksWe walk your team or chosen vendor through the package, answer questions during early development, and keep the documents current as reality refines the plan.
Deliverables
Handoff WorkshopsVendor Q&A SupportDocument UpdatesEngagement Review
ANALYSIS TOOLKIT
Tools that power our analysis
Miro
- Notion
- Jira
- Confluence
Figma
- Google Analytics
- Mixpanel
- Hotjar
Airtable
- Lucidchart
Monday.com
- Asana
- Dovetail
- Microsoft Excel
- Power BI
WHY US
Why choose Design Key for business analysis?
Reduced Project Risk
Thorough upfront analysis catches potential issues before development begins, saving time, money, and frustration down the road.
Faster Decision-Making
Clear documentation and validated research give stakeholders the confidence to make informed decisions quickly, keeping your project on track.
Clear Documentation
Comprehensive PRDs, user stories, and technical specifications that serve as a single source of truth for your entire team.
Validated Before Building
We test assumptions with real users and market data before committing to development, ensuring you build something people actually want.
Industry-Specific Expertise
Our analysts have experience across healthcare, finance, e-commerce, education, and technology sectors, bringing relevant domain knowledge to your project.
Bridges Business & Technology
We translate complex business requirements into clear technical specifications that development teams can execute with minimal ambiguity.
Case studies
Real projects we've shipped
Recent projects we built for clients - each one shipped, in production, and serving real users.


Financial Software

LiveOak Website Redesign
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