Discovery & Ideation

Make smarter decisions before you build.

We use this phase to bridge the gap between your business goals and your users’ actual needs. The Discovery phase ensures we are solving a real user problem, while the Ideation phase ensures we have explored enough solutions to find the best one - not just the first one.

Why smart projects start smart

The High Cost of Guesswork

Through collaborative workshops, market research, and rapid prototyping, we define a clear, validated roadmap. It is the most effective way to minimize risk and maximize ROI. Consider this: A 9,900% ROI is linked to every dollar invested in UX (User Experience), a core output of these phases. 42% of startups fail due to "No Market Need", precisely what Discovery validates. Companies prioritizing design grew revenue nearly twice as fast as competitors.

What we will help you achieve

Clear starting point

You’ll know exactly where and how to begin: with a defined scope, priorities and technical feasibility in mind.

Validated ideas

Together, we identify and prioritize ideas that solve real problems, resonate with users and align with your goals.

Shared product vision

Stakeholders, teams and decision-makers get on the same page.

Reduced project risks

By addressing key assumptions, challenges and gaps upfront, you avoid costly missteps later in the process.

Product roadmap

You leave the Discovery & Ideation phase with a well-grounded base for backlog creation, user flows and architectural planning.

Faster time-to-market

A solid Discovery & Ideation phase enables smoother execution, reducing delays, misunderstandings and iteration cycles.

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Recent case studies

The success stories that showcase our commitment to excellence in digitalization and highlight the trust our clients place in our expertise

Vodafone

Conversion rates at a glance: The redesign of Vodafone’s product flows

BARMER

Building an accessible and responsive learning platform

ADAC

The key to success for Europe’s largest automobile club: user friendliness

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HelloFresh

Intensive, customer-oriented & passionate: the HelloFresh Hackathon

What other people say

Voices from Our Customers

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AOE helps the company successfully improve their page impression, conversion rate, and brand awareness. They're a team that delivers high-quality outputs on time. Further, virtual meetings ensure that communication is smooth throughout.

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Dr. Frederike Escher, Head of User Centered Design at BARMER
Dr. Frederike Escher

Head of User Centered Design

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BARMER

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The huge number of ideas and the quality of the results. which were developed in only three days, was great. This would not have been possible without AOE.

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Björn Kruse, Managing Director at HelloFresh
Björn Kruse

Managing Director

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HelloFresh

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