Engineering sprint

From a stuck idea to an action plan and a first prototype

A concentrated period in which an engineer gets deep into the project, breaks it down, and gets you out with a direction and a first deliverable.

What you get An action plan Including a first physical deliverable where relevant

When the project will not move and nobody knows why

The sprint suits exactly these moments:

Development stalled before the prototype and nobody knows what the real blocker is.
There are plenty of ideas and no decision on which to test first.
You need to show progress to an investor or to management inside a fixed window.
The team is stretched and has no time to stop and think the product through.

A deep engineering review We break the product down and identify what is genuinely holding it up.
DFM / DfAM The design is matched to the production method at this stage, not afterwards.
A risk map What is risky, what is expensive and what can safely wait for a later stage.
A first physical deliverable Where it makes sense, you leave the sprint with a part in hand and not only a document.

1 Set the sprint goal What has to be resolved by the end, so there is a clear success criterion.
2 Concentrated work An engineer joins the project and works on it intensively alongside your team.
3 Wrap up and hand over An action plan, the findings and recommendations for what comes next, with us or without us.

You only need a direction-setting call An engineering consultation is shorter and cheaper. Details →
The need is ongoing rather than concentrated A monthly engineering retainer suits better. Details →
You know what you need and just want the part A functional prototype is the next step. Details →

From an idea on paper to a product in production.

How long does a sprint run?

It is set by the scope of the project and the goal we defined. You get an exact schedule in the proposal, before anything starts.

Does our team need to be available?

Yes, at least partly. A sprint works best when there is one point of contact on your side who is reachable for questions.

What if the conclusion is that the direction has to change?

That is a legitimate outcome, and sometimes the most expensive one avoided. Better to find out in a sprint than after a year of development.

Are we committed to continuing with you?

No. Everything produced is yours and you can take it wherever you choose.