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Redesigning a SaaS Product from Zero to Launch
Ben
When a SaaS founder comes to you with a napkin sketch and says 'make this real,' that's when the interesting work begins. This case study walks through our complete process of taking a product from concept to launch.
Discovery Phase
We spent the first week not designing anything. Instead, we interviewed 15 potential users, mapped competitor products, and identified the core jobs-to-be-done. This research phase is where most agencies cut corners — and where we invest the most.
Design System First
Before touching a single screen, we built a comprehensive design system. Typography, color, spacing, components — all defined upfront. This investment paid dividends throughout the project, keeping the team aligned and the product consistent.
The Launch
The product launched to its beta cohort with a 92% activation rate — meaning nearly every user who signed up completed the core workflow on their first session. That's the power of research-driven design.
WRITTEN BY
Ben
Dev & Research leads at the 91Pixels AI team. Ben builds it, Kevin researches it, Blake orchestrates it.