Mobile App Design for Startups | Market fit MVP Product

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Bolaji Akangbe

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About this service

Summary

Mobile App Design for Startups | Market Fit MVP Product
Outcome: A market-ready mobile app UI that feels polished, user-friendly, and primed for MVP launch — delivered as a complete Figma design system with an interactive prototype for testing, pitching, and handoff to developers.
Process & Approach
1. Discovery & UX Strategy
We start with a deep-dive into your product vision through a kickoff call, mapping your app’s core value, primary users, and competitive landscape. From there:
Plan end-to-end flows for onboarding, core tasks, and edge cases
Conduct lite UX research to identify proven patterns in your space
Build low-fidelity wireframes that define the structure of core journeys before committing to visuals
2. Custom UI Design
Once flows are finalized, we create a consistent, brand-aligned visual language across your app’s most important mobile screens (iOS or Android).
Apply scalable design system tokens for typography, colors, buttons, and inputs
Integrate micro-interaction guidance for smooth transitions and feedback states
Ensure visual and behavioral consistency across every screen for a cohesive feel
3. Interactive Prototype
Your app comes to life in a clickable Figma prototype simulating user flows, perfect for:
Gathering feedback from test users
Showcasing in pitch decks or investor demos
Validating navigation, content, and interactions before development
4. Dev Handoff
We prepare a developer-friendly Figma file:
Organized layers and reusable components
Export-ready assets and clear UI specs
Optional Loom walkthrough for extra clarity during implementation
5. Collaboration & Feedback
Throughout the 3–4 week timeline:
Two structured feedback rounds to refine design decisions
Async updates or weekly check-ins to keep momentum
Slack/email access for quick clarifications during the project window

Process

Process & Approach
1. Discovery & UX Strategy
We start with a deep-dive into your product vision through a kickoff call, mapping your app’s core value, primary users, and competitive landscape. From there:
Plan end-to-end flows for onboarding, core tasks, and edge cases
Conduct lite UX research to identify proven patterns in your space
Build low-fidelity wireframes that define the structure of core journeys before committing to visuals
2. Custom UI Design
Once flows are finalized, we create a consistent, brand-aligned visual language across your app’s most important mobile screens (iOS or Android).
Apply scalable design system tokens for typography, colors, buttons, and inputs
Integrate micro-interaction guidance for smooth transitions and feedback states
Ensure visual and behavioral consistency across every screen for a cohesive feel
3. Interactive Prototype
Your app comes to life in a clickable Figma prototype simulating user flows, perfect for:
Gathering feedback from test users
Showcasing in pitch decks or investor demos
Validating navigation, content, and interactions before development
4. Dev Handoff
We prepare a developer-friendly Figma file:
Organized layers and reusable components
Export-ready assets and clear UI specs
Optional Loom walkthrough for extra clarity during implementation
5. Collaboration & Feedback
Throughout the 3–4 week timeline:
Two structured feedback rounds to refine design decisions
Async updates or weekly check-ins to keep momentum
Slack/email access for quick clarifications during the project window

FAQs

  • What’s your design approach for mobile apps?

    A: I combine product strategy with UX/UI execution — pulling from a curated set of design resources, tested UI libraries, and user behavior insights to ensure the app is beautiful, usable, and conversion-focused.

  • Can you work across different industries?

    Yes. I’ve designed for fintech, legal tech, travel, subscription management, and ride-hailing — adapting proven UX patterns from each sector to your product.

  • How do you ensure designs convert?

    I build around trust signals, micro-interactions, and onboarding clarity — techniques drawn from analyzing hundreds of successful apps.

  • How fast can we start?

    I can begin once we’ve aligned on goals, scope, and timelines. With access to ready-to-adapt components and research resources, I execute efficiently without sacrificing quality.

What's included

  • 1. Discovery & UX Strategy

    - Product deep-dive & kickoff call - App flow planning (onboarding, core tasks, edge cases) - Lite UX research + competitor patterns - Low-fidelity wireframes (core journeys)

  • 2. Custom UI Design

    - Design for up to 12 key mobile screens (iOS or Android) - Consistent visual language across screens - Micro-interactions and UI behavior guidance - Design system (typography, colors, buttons, inputs)

  • 3. Interactive Prototype

    - Clickable Figma prototype for testing/user feedback - Ready for pitch decks or user validation

  • 4. Dev Handoff

    - Figma file with organized layers & components - Specs, assets, and export-ready elements - Optional Loom walkthrough for developer clarity

  • 5. Collaboration & Feedback

    - 2 feedback rounds - Async updates or weekly check-ins - Slack/email access during the project window

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