MVP | 0 - 1 Design Sprint - 4 WeeksMichael Pons
I work with early-stage startups as an embedded founding designer in 4 weekly sprint blocks. Typical projects span a 12 to 24 week engagements, taking on all the key design responsibilities of a Founding Product Designer.
We cover everything from product strategy and user research to visual design and design system implementation. My approach centers on agile iterations and lean UX principles, focusing exclusively on core functionality that solves the main user problem while eliminating unnecessary features. Each week delivers tangible progress through rapid build-measure-learn cycles that validate assumptions with real users and mitigate the risk of building features nobody wants.
What's included
Product Strategy & Feature Prioritization
Strategic decisions on what to build first, defining the minimum feature set that delivers genuine user value while remaining feasible within current resources and timelines.
User Research & Validation
Continuous user interviews, usability testing sessions, and feedback analysis that test hypotheses about product-market fit and guide iterative improvements.
Low-Fidelity Wireframes
Rapid sketches and early prototypes exploring different approaches to core user flows, optimized for speed and learning rather than polish.
Rapid / Low-code Prototypes
Clickable prototypes for weekly testing cycles, enabling fast validation of design decisions before committing development resources.
High-Fidelity UI Design
Intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that prioritize usability and clarity, ensuring the MVP is easy to understand and valuable enough to warrant user engagement.
Analytics & Feedback Integration
Designed feedback mechanisms including in-app surveys, analytics event tracking, and user input channels that inform data-driven iteration.
Developer Handoff Specifications
Clear annotations, asset exports, and implementation guidance that enable efficient development with minimal back-and-forth.
Design System Foundations
Scalable component libraries and style guides built incrementally, establishing patterns that support rapid iteration without creating technical debt.
Analytics & Feedback Integration
Designed feedback mechanisms including in-app surveys, analytics event tracking, and user input channels that inform data-driven iteration.
Weekly Progress Reports
Documented learnings, validated assumptions, and strategic recommendations that keep stakeholders aligned and focused on what truly matters to users.
Contact for pricing
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Notion
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Product Strategist
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Michael Pons New York, USA
MVP | 0 - 1 Design Sprint - 4 WeeksMichael Pons
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Tags
Figma
Notion
UserTesting
Product Designer
Product Strategist
UX Designer
I work with early-stage startups as an embedded founding designer in 4 weekly sprint blocks. Typical projects span a 12 to 24 week engagements, taking on all the key design responsibilities of a Founding Product Designer.
We cover everything from product strategy and user research to visual design and design system implementation. My approach centers on agile iterations and lean UX principles, focusing exclusively on core functionality that solves the main user problem while eliminating unnecessary features. Each week delivers tangible progress through rapid build-measure-learn cycles that validate assumptions with real users and mitigate the risk of building features nobody wants.
What's included
Product Strategy & Feature Prioritization
Strategic decisions on what to build first, defining the minimum feature set that delivers genuine user value while remaining feasible within current resources and timelines.
User Research & Validation
Continuous user interviews, usability testing sessions, and feedback analysis that test hypotheses about product-market fit and guide iterative improvements.
Low-Fidelity Wireframes
Rapid sketches and early prototypes exploring different approaches to core user flows, optimized for speed and learning rather than polish.
Rapid / Low-code Prototypes
Clickable prototypes for weekly testing cycles, enabling fast validation of design decisions before committing development resources.
High-Fidelity UI Design
Intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that prioritize usability and clarity, ensuring the MVP is easy to understand and valuable enough to warrant user engagement.
Analytics & Feedback Integration
Designed feedback mechanisms including in-app surveys, analytics event tracking, and user input channels that inform data-driven iteration.
Developer Handoff Specifications
Clear annotations, asset exports, and implementation guidance that enable efficient development with minimal back-and-forth.
Design System Foundations
Scalable component libraries and style guides built incrementally, establishing patterns that support rapid iteration without creating technical debt.
Analytics & Feedback Integration
Designed feedback mechanisms including in-app surveys, analytics event tracking, and user input channels that inform data-driven iteration.
Weekly Progress Reports
Documented learnings, validated assumptions, and strategic recommendations that keep stakeholders aligned and focused on what truly matters to users.
Contact for pricing