AI Design

From idea to impact: AI Design for SaaS

Turn user needs into valuable, intuitive AI-powered features. AI Design is our strategic service to help SaaS teams define, validate, and design meaningful AI features that serve real user and business goals.

Challenges

Most AI features start with hype, not user needs.

It's tempting to jump on the AI trend, but without a clear use case, you risk building something no one uses or understands.

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No clear problem to solve

Teams often start with AI tools instead of solving real user problem first.

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Too abstract to act

It's unclear what to build first, what to prioritize, or what model to use.

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Low trust and adoption

Users don't understand what the AI does or how it helps them.

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Wasted time and budget

Unvalidated AI ideas lead to costly missteps and poor outcomes.

Unlock real value with AI-driven design

We're SaaS and AI design experts, here to help you uncover, shape, and launch AI features that truly serve your users and business goals. Whether you need full support from idea to launch or just a specific part of the journey, we've got you covered.

Our service is built as a flexible journey:

  • Discover your AI opportunities
  • Design intuitive solutions
  • Test and refine with users
Modular by design. Begin where it matters most for your product.

AI Discovery

UX & UI Design

Testing & Optimizing

Key solution

Flexible, modular packages that meet you where you are. Strategy, Insight & Action

Each package is valuable on its own and can be purchased separately. For maximum impact, we recommend combining all three to go from discovery to AI optimization.

Pack 1
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AI Discovery
Clock ~ 2 weeks

Uncover the right AI opportunities in your product.

Best for teams exploring how AI could add value but unsure where to begin.

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Discovery workshop: We guide your team in clarifying goals, user needs, and where pain points emerge.

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Product deep dive: We review your product's journeys and AI readiness to identify new opportunities.

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AI Opportunity Mapping workshop: An ideation and prioritization session to surface the most promising ideas.

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Proof of concept generation: We use AI to quickly simulate 1-2 feature ideas for faster, cost-efficient validation.

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Feasibility check: We bring in expert advice to evaluate technical fit and suggest the right models or approaches.

This 2-week sprint is available for €4.000 - no hidden fees.

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UX & UI Design
Clock ~ 1 month

Design intuitive, user-friendly AI features that build trust.

Best for teams with validated concepts needing clear, usable designs.

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UX flows: We map out clear, user-friendly paths tailored to how AI inputs and outputs shape the user experience.

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In-product guidance: We craft helpful, non-jargon messages so users know what the AI is doing and why.

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Trust mechanisms: We design recovery options, control moments, and transparency cues to build user confidence.

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Visual design: We design intuitive, recognizable UI patterns that communicate AI presence and behavior clearly.

Scope defined around your goals - pricing upon request.

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Testing & Optimizing
Clock ~ 1 month

Refine and validate your AI feature before you build.

Best for teams that want to make confident decisions based on real user feedback and avoid expensive guesswork.

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Prototype testing: We test your concept with users using real data or prompts to measure value and clarity.

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User feedback: We gather insights on trust, usability, and understanding through moderated tests.

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Design iteration: We refine flows, messages, and layouts based on what we learn.

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Final adjustments: We deliver polished, dev-ready designs aligned with what your users actually need.

Scope defined around your goals - pricing upon request.

When to consider this service

Ideal from AI exploration phases, product growth to optimization.

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You're curious about AI for your SaaS,

... and want to test ideas safely.

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You're under pressure to “add AI”

... but don't know where to start.

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You have implemented AI in your product,

... but your users aren't using it.

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You're seeing friction in your user flows,

... and want to reduce it smartly.

Who is this service for?

Involve your Product, Tech, Ops, and Support teams if possible. Diverse insights lead to smarter, more useful AI outcomes.

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Founders seeking strategic clarity before building AI

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Product Owners needing validated use cases for their roadmap

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Designers & Product Managers aiming to craft valuable, usable AI flows

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SaaS Teams exploring AI for the first time

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If AI is introduced poorly, you don't just miss value—you create friction.

Zack Kass (Former Head of Go-to-Market at OpenAI)

Outcomes

Real value, not just ideas

From insights to launch, your AI features, fully designed.

  • Spot where AI delivers real product value
  • Prioritize the right ideas with confidence
  • Get smart, user-ready flows
  • Design transparent, trustworthy experiences
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Turn outcomes into impact
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Smarter, simpler AI features

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Align your teams around real value

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Save time and budget

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Boost users' trust in AI

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Future-proof roadmap

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Bring your AI vision to life

Let's plan an introduction call to get to know each other. We would love to hear about your product and how we can help to grow your business. We can tell you all about our UX approach and expertise.

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Frequently asked questions

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