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Product Prototyping

From napkin sketch to working prototype — fast.

Overview

Ideas are cheap. Working prototypes are what get funded, tested, and built. We turn your concept into a functional prototype your team can actually use — in weeks, not months. You get real user feedback, real data on what works, and a clear path to production. No slide decks. No wireframes that never leave Figma. Just something that runs.

Benefits of Choosing Akonita

  • Test with real users before committing to full development
  • Identify what users actually need — not what you assume they need
  • De-risk your roadmap with data, not opinions
  • Walk into investor meetings with something they can touch

Where this service shines

Functional, Not Decorative

You get a working prototype — not a Figma file. Users can click, type, and break it. That's the only way to learn what actually works.

Built to Be Built On

We write the prototype in the same stack your production app will use. When you decide to scale, the code isn't thrown away — it's the foundation.

AI Features Prototyped Fast

Want to test an LLM-powered feature? We wire up real models with real prompts and real data so you can evaluate quality before committing to a build.

User Testing Built In

We set up the feedback loops — session recordings, surveys, and interview guides — so you get signal from real users within the first week.

Decision-Ready Deliverable

You leave with a prototype, a demo video, user feedback, and a clear recommendation: build, pivot, or kill.

Our Expertise & Approach

Rapid application prototyping with React, Next.js, and React NativeAI feature prototyping — LLM integration, RAG, and agentic workflowsDesign systems and component libraries for fast iterationAPI design and integration with third-party servicesUser testing setup and feedback capture

Technologies & Tools We Use

React & Next.jsReact Native & ExpoTypeScriptTailwind CSS & shadcn/uiSupabase & PostgreSQLOpenAI, Anthropic, and open-source LLM APIsVercel & Netlify for instant deployment

Launch metrics at a glance

2–4 weeks

Typical timeline

Functional prototype + demo

Deliverable

Production-grade stack

Code reusability

Included in every engagement

User testing

Our build-operate-optimize loop

  1. 01

    Scope & Hypothesis

    We define the riskiest assumption your idea depends on, then design the smallest prototype that tests it. No gold-plating.

  2. 02

    Build in Weeks

    We ship a functional prototype using production-grade tools and patterns. Real data, real interactions, real feedback.

  3. 03

    User Testing

    We recruit testers from your target audience, capture sessions, and synthesize what we learn into actionable insights.

  4. 04

    Decision & Path Forward

    You get a working demo, user feedback, and a recommendation: build, iterate, or shelve. No open-ended engagements.

Popular use cases

Validate a SaaS product concept before committing to a full build

Test an AI-powered feature with real users and real data

Build an investor-ready demo that shows the product, not just the vision

Pilot a new internal tool before rolling it out to the whole company

Explore a market opportunity with a clickable prototype and user feedback

Frequently asked questions

How fast can you deliver a prototype?+

Most prototypes ship in 2–4 weeks depending on scope. We prioritize the riskiest assumptions first so you get signal on what matters most, not a polished demo of the easy parts.

Is the prototype code reusable for production?+

Yes. We build in the same stack your production app would use — React, Next.js, TypeScript, and a real backend. When you decide to build, the prototype becomes the foundation, not a throwaway.

Do you handle user testing?+

We set up the recruitment, session recording, and feedback synthesis. You get actionable insights from real users within the first week of testing — not a pile of raw data to analyze yourself.

What if the prototype shows the idea won't work?+

That's a success, not a failure. Knowing what not to build saves you months and far more money than the prototype cost. We deliver the findings and a recommendation for what to try next.

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