Discovery workshop for research & insights

A Discovery Workshop is an essential preparatory step before starting to implement a tailor-made digital solution.

Below is a clear and structured explanation of why organizing such a workshop adds immense value and what is included.

Clarify goals and expectations

Before writing a single line of code, it’s critical to:

  • Understand what you want to achieve.

  • We define the main goals, pain points, and current operational challenges.

  • We ensure all parties are aligned on priorities and project boundaries.

Without this clarity, there is a significant risk of building something that doesn't meet real needs.

Validate scope and reduce project risk

The Discovery workshop helps to:

  • Validate the project scope by aligning stakeholders on what is (and isn’t) part of the solution.

  • Avoid scope creep and misaligned expectations during development.

  • Uncover hidden requirements or dependencies early in the process.

Gain user and market insights

Understanding the desired situation is more than asking what users want:

  • Are there benchmarks or similar apps that offer insight?

  • What user behaviors, needs, and preferences should influence the UX?

  • Should the system integrate with existing tools or services?

These discussions help frame the digital context around which the solution must be designed.

Foster collaboration and innovation

A live workshop (on-site or virtual) facilitates:

  • Collaborative brainstorming on functionalities and features.

  • Better communication and synergy between UX/UI designers, developers, and stakeholders.

  • A shared sense of ownership over the solution vision.

Accelerate and optimize development

By front-loading analysis and decision-making:

  • Design / development are faster and more focused.

  • Technical feasibility is assessed early, avoiding costly rework.

  • Deliverables become clearer, enabling better planning and estimation.

What the workshop offers and delivers

The workshop includes:

  1. preparation

  2. two hour physical session

  3. two hour virtual session (each with 2 sevendays team members)

  4. aftercare

The output will be:

  1. A comprehensive analysis of the challenge and vision.

  2. Clear documentation of technical requirements, UX considerations and integration needs.

  3. A phased implementation proposal tailored to priorities and budget.

  4. A tangible plan of action to move forward with development.

Cost, value and timeline

The cost of the workshop is €2450.

If you proceed with development by Sevendays, the Discovery workshop fee is deducted, making it a no-risk investment in alignment and efficiency.


Timeline

The workshop can be scheduled within three weeks after approval.