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Process

A clear way of working, whichever model suits you.

Every engagement follows the same five phases. How we contract depends on how well-defined the work is and how long you need us.

How we work

Discover, Design, Build, Launch, Grow.

A simple, repeatable process with something tangible at the end of every phase, so you always know where the work stands.

  1. 01

    Discover

    We learn your goals, users, constraints and data, and agree what success will be measured by.

  2. 02

    Design

    We shape architecture, journeys and interfaces, and test them with prototypes before building.

  3. 03

    Build

    We deliver in short sprints, demonstrating working software and adjusting with your feedback.

  4. 04

    Launch

    We test, secure and release carefully, with training, documentation and a rollback plan.

  5. 05

    Grow

    We monitor, support and improve, using real usage data to decide what comes next.

In detail

What each phase produces.

Discover

We learn your goals, users, constraints and data, and agree what success will be measured by.

  • Goals and success measures
  • Scope and priorities
  • Risks and assumptions

Design

We shape architecture, journeys and interfaces, and test them with prototypes before building.

  • Architecture
  • Prototypes
  • Delivery plan

Build

We deliver in short sprints, demonstrating working software and adjusting with your feedback.

  • Working increments
  • Automated tests
  • Sprint reviews

Launch

We test, secure and release carefully, with training, documentation and a rollback plan.

  • Release plan
  • Training
  • Documentation

Grow

We monitor, support and improve, using real usage data to decide what comes next.

  • Monitoring
  • Support
  • Improvement backlog

Engagement models

Three ways to work together.

Choose the model that matches your certainty about scope. Many clients start with a fixed-scope discovery and move to a dedicated team or retainer.

01

Fixed scope

Best for: Well-defined projects such as a website, an MVP, an audit or a specific integration.

  • A paid discovery phase defines scope, deliverables and acceptance criteria
  • We agree a fixed price and timeline for that scope
  • Changes go through a simple, priced change request
  • Payments are tied to milestones you can see and test
Commercials
Fixed price per milestone
Timeline
Typically 2 to 16 weeks
02

Dedicated team

Best for: Evolving products and larger programmes where priorities will change as you learn.

  • A cross-functional team sized to your roadmap, led by a Coxcel delivery lead
  • You set priorities each sprint; we plan, build and report
  • Team size can scale up or down with one month's notice
  • Full transparency on velocity, budget and quality
Commercials
Monthly rate per team member
Timeline
Minimum three months, then rolling
03

Retainer

Best for: Ongoing support, maintenance, marketing or advisory work with a predictable monthly budget.

  • A monthly allowance of hours or deliverables
  • Agreed service levels for support requests
  • Monthly planning and reporting meeting
  • Unused capacity can roll into improvement work
Commercials
Fixed monthly fee
Timeline
Rolling, with a three-month initial term

Our commitments

What you can expect in every model.

  • A named delivery lead for every engagement
  • A demo of working results every two weeks
  • A shared board showing scope, progress and risks
  • Budget reporting with no surprises
  • Documentation and handover included
  • You own the code, designs and data

Not sure which model fits?

Tell us about the work and your constraints. We will recommend a model and explain the trade-offs.