Discovery & planning
Turn a business problem into a focused scope, rough screen concepts, and a realistic next step.
A practical path
from idea to software.
Focused discovery, internal tools, and carefully scoped applications. We take on select client projects with clear deliverables and room to do the work well.
Start with a free fit call ↗Fixed-fee starter
Internal tools & automation
Dashboards, trackers, portals, and workflows designed around the way your business actually operates.
Web & mobile applications
A focused first version (MVP) with prioritized features, agreed milestones, and a clear handoff.
CLARITY BEFORE COMMITMENT
Discovery Starter
A clear scope before you commit to a build.
For one business problem and one primary workflow. We define what matters, sketch the essentials, and identify what a build is likely to involve.
$750Fixed fee
5 business days
5 business days
Delivery target begins after required information is received and depends on timely feedback.
Discuss your project ↗No obligation to commission a build.
Explore a sample handoff →What you’ll leave with
- A concise project brief
- A prioritized feature list
- Up to three rough wireframes
- A build estimate with assumptions
- One consolidated revision round
Wireframes communicate layout and function. Production code, live integrations, and technical proofs of concept are outside this package.
A clear next step, every time.
Find the fit
A free 20-minute conversation about the problem, likely budget, and whether Atlas is the right match.
Define the work
Use paid discovery when uncertainty needs resolving. Straightforward requests may go directly to a build quote.
Agree on a plan
Scope, acceptance criteria, milestones, pricing, and support are agreed before development begins.
Build & hand off
Deliver the agreed scope, review it together, and make the next steps clear.
Focused tools. Useful outcomes.
Illustrative project types; final scope is agreed for each engagement.
Intake and approvals
Bring requests, ownership, decisions, and status into a shared workflow.
Operational dashboards
Turn agreed data sources into a clear view of work, exceptions, and next steps.
Focused mobile tools
Make a specific daily task easier to capture and review on a phone.
FROM OUR OWN PRODUCT WORK
Read the project story →See how FosterMe took shape.
An Atlas-owned product in testing, built around everyday foster care.
A FOCUSED PARTNERSHIP
Know what comes next.
Each build proposal defines the deliverables, acceptance criteria, review points, and handoff. Hosting, third-party services, and ongoing support are identified separately, so the full commitment is clear before work begins.
A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS
Before we begin.
Do I have to buy discovery first?
No. If a request is straightforward enough to scope confidently, we can quote the build directly. Discovery is for resolving uncertainty.
Is the $750 credited toward development?
Discovery is a standalone service with its own deliverables. It is not automatically credited toward a later build.
What happens if the scope grows?
The package covers one primary workflow. Additional workflows, significant changes, or technical investigation are discussed and quoted separately before that work starts.
Are hosting and ongoing support included?
Discovery includes planning, not hosting or maintenance. Development proposals identify recurring costs such as hosting, subscriptions, and store fees, and specify what is included. Ongoing support is scoped separately.
What if I decide not to build?
That can be a useful outcome. You still receive the agreed discovery documents and can use them to reassess the idea or discuss it with another developer.
LET’S TALK
Discuss a project ↗Have a project in mind?
Start with a free 20-minute conversation about what you need.