Engagement
Engagement Models for Product, Platform & Venture Teams.
Every collaboration is different — but clarity, speed, and results are non‑negotiable. Our engagement models meet you where you are: launching ventures, validating products, or scaling platforms. From fixed‑scope builds to agile delivery and ongoing retainers, each model adapts to your goals, timeline, and team.
Engagement
We tailor every collaboration to fit — balancing clarity, flexibility, and measurable ROI. Choose from three formats that match your goals, pace, and scale
Models
Turnkey
Fixed scope · Fixed cost
Ideal for clearly defined product builds or platform launches with a set roadmap. Delivers predictability, clarity, and efficient execution.
Time & Materials
Flexible scope · Ongoing cost
Ideal for agile, fast-moving, or exploratory projects with evolving needs. Supports flexibility, rapid iteration, and dynamic execution.
Retainer
Continuous support · Monthly rate
Ideal for long-term momentum. Offers consistent access to our multidisciplinary teams — perfect for sustained delivery, iteration, and growth.
Commitment
ROI is engineered into every phase of our process — from strategic briefing to scalable delivery. Our Consulting and Innovation frameworks are designed to unlock measurable value — fast.
Consulting aligns teams, priorities, and investment criteria.
Innovation delivers validated solutions, faster time-to-market, and measurable growth.
Whether you’re entering at discovery or scaling a market-ready product, we measure success through clear KPIs — from velocity and engagement to business outcomes and ROI.
Consulting Framework (Segment)
1. Executive Briefing →
Duration: > 2 hrs
Focus: Rapid alignment on goals, roles, and success criteria
Outcomes: Shared strategic brief (deck or doc) & stakeholder map
3. Strategic Roadmapping →
Duration: 1–2 weeks
Focus: Translate insight into strategy by sequencing initiatives and success metrics
Outcomes: Prioritized roadmap + success metrics
Innovation Framework (Segment)
8. Pilot →
Duration: 2–4 weeks
Focus: Prototype, test, and validate feasibility with users and tech teams
Outcomes: Clickable POCs or MVPs, user validation, tech feasibility
9. Develop →
Duration: 6–12 weeks
Focus: Build production-ready systems and scalable digital products
Outcomes: Modular builds (engineered systems) design system implementation, apps, PWAs
10. Scale →
Duration: 2–6 months
Focus: Launch at scale, track performance, optimize, and support growth
Outcomes: Market rollout, performance data, optimization
These five phases highlight where strategy, alignment, and delivery most directly translate into ROI. Explore our full methodology on the Process page.
Services
Every engagement at Formist blends strategy, design, and technology — engineered for scale and measurable outcomes. Our core service areas ensure every project moves with clarity and impact.
Core services:
Research & Strategy
We uncover insight and shape bold, inclusive strategies for measurable outcomes.
Design
From brand to product to platform — we design intuitive, inclusive, and scalable experiences.
Technology
We build sustainable, AI-powered digital ecosystems designed to scale responsibly.
Ventures
We go beyond delivery — co-creating new ventures that blend design, strategy, and technology.