SOFTWARE PROTOTYPING SERVICES

Don't Pay to Build the Wrong Software.

An early prototype helps you catch costly misunderstandings before they become code. I'm Dmitriy Fridlyand, and I use interactive prototypes to show you how the proposed software will work, uncover missing requirements, and refine the solution with you before development starts. Once the technical scope is defined and approved, I guarantee the agreed price for fixed-scope development.

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SEE IT BEFORE YOU BUILD

Know exactly what you're approving.

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CATCH COSTLY GAPS EARLY

Find missing requirements before they're expensive to fix.

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REVIEW & REFINE

Make changes before they require rework.

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LOCK THE BUILD PRICE

Get a guaranteed price for the approved scope.

WHO BENEFITS MOST

Who Needs Software Prototyping?

Software prototyping is particularly valuable when the business problem is clear, but the right solution isn't fully defined. It also helps improve existing applications and evaluate early product concepts before committing to further development.

01. Your Business Has Outgrown Its Software

You're replacing spreadsheets, disconnected systems, or an off-the-shelf CRM that no longer fits your operation. A prototype lets you review how workflows, approvals, exceptions, and reporting will work together before investing in a custom system.

02. You Have a Product Idea, but the MVP Isn't Defined

You understand the market opportunity but still need to decide which features belong in the first release. Prototyping helps you test the product concept, prioritize essential functionality, and get stakeholders aligned before development.

03. Your Existing Application Needs to Work Better

Your software works, but users struggle with navigation, inefficient workflows, or missing functionality. Prototyping lets you compare alternative designs and test improvements before changing the production application.

04. You Already Have a Prototype, but Not a Build-Ready Plan

You have Figma designs, an AI-generated MVP, or an early working demo. A technical assessment helps establish what's reusable, what's missing, and what needs further validation before the concept can become dependable production software.

SOFTWARE PROTOTYPING SERVICES

Prototypes Built Around What You Need to Validate.

Different software projects require different kinds of prototypes. We create clickable applications, workflow models, UX alternatives, and technical proofs of concept, then refine them through agreed review cycles until the solution is ready for approval.

Clickable App & MVP Prototypes

Interactive prototypes for web applications, mobile apps, SaaS products, and new MVPs. Navigate the main screens, test user journeys, and evaluate core functionality before committing to production development.

Validate core features

Align stakeholders

Define MVP scope

Business Workflow & Dashboard Prototypes

Prototypes for custom CRM systems, internal applications, client portals, and reporting dashboards. See how user roles, workflows, approvals, data, and exceptions will fit together before replacing or extending existing systems.

Catch workflow gaps

Confirm business rules

Avoid costly rework

UX Redesign & Usability Prototypes

Alternative layouts, navigation structures, and workflows for existing applications. Compare different approaches and gather feedback from stakeholders or representative users before making changes to the live product.

Test alternatives

Identify friction

Improve usability

Functional Prototypes & Technical Proofs of Concept

Focused prototypes for projects where technical feasibility matters more than visual design. Validate critical assumptions about APIs, data processing, back-end functionality, or AI behavior before committing to a larger build.

Test feasibility

Verify assumptions

Reduce technical risk

Dmitriy Fridlyand

Founder & Principal Strategist

THE NEOLOGIC APPROACH

Prototype Early. Refine Until We Get It Right.

I use prototypes to replace guesswork with concrete decisions. AI-assisted tools let me create initial interactive concepts quickly, so you can see what I'm proposing, challenge assumptions, and make changes before the scope becomes a development commitment.

01. Understand the Business Before Designing the Software

I start with your business goals, users, workflows, and the problems the software needs to solve. We review the relevant systems, data, and requirements to establish what the prototype should demonstrate.

02. Make the Solution Visible Early

I use AI-assisted tools where appropriate to create an initial interactive concept quickly. Instead of relying on lengthy descriptions, you can see how the proposed software would work and immediately identify what needs to change.

03. Review, Test, and Iterate

We walk through realistic scenarios, gather feedback, and refine the prototype. Where useful, we test alternatives with representative users. We continue through agreed review cycles until the proposed solution is ready for approval.

04. Turn the Approved Solution Into a Build-Ready Plan

I translate the validated prototype into requirements, architecture decisions, scope boundaries, and acceptance criteria. For back-end or integration-heavy projects, a technical proof or architecture specification may be more useful than a clickable interface.

FROM PROTOTYPE TO GUARANTEED BUDGET

Approve the Scope. Lock the Development Price.

The validated prototype helps define what the software should do. I combine it with the technical architecture, integrations, business rules, exclusions, and acceptance criteria to establish the final development scope. Once you approve that fixed scope, I guarantee the agreed build price in writing. If my team underestimates work already included, you don't pay for that mistake. New requirements outside the approved scope need separate written approval.

VALIDATED SOLUTION

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APPROVED REQUIREMENTS

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GUARANTEED BUILD PRICE

PROTOTYPES IN PRACTICE

See How Prototyping Shapes Real Software Projects.

From client dashboards to complex business workflows, prototypes help uncover decisions that need to be made before development. These three examples show different uses for early visual and technical validation.

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Custom Cybersecurity Dashboard

A cybersecurity services company needed a customer-facing dashboard that made its cybersecurity work visible. Reviewing the clickable prototype uncovered navigation requirements, undefined KPIs, and acknowledgment functionality that required additional integration logic. These discoveries helped clarify the scope before engineering.

Cybersecurity

Client dashboard

Clickable prototype

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What Should You Know Before Hiring a Software Prototyping Company?

A good prototyping engagement should establish what will be tested, what you'll receive, how revisions work, and what happens before development begins. These are the questions worth asking before committing your budget.

  • Should I hire a UX design studio or a software development company to prototype my app?

    A UX design studio can be a good choice when you primarily need user research or interface design. If you intend to build custom software, Neologic connects prototyping to technical discovery, architecture, requirements, and development pricing, so the concept you approve can become a buildable plan.

  • Can you work with an existing Figma prototype or AI-generated MVP?

    Yes. I assess the existing design or code, identify what can be reused, and determine what needs further validation. For AI-generated MVPs, that often means evaluating architecture, security, business logic, integrations, and production readiness before additional development.

  • Can we test the prototype with real users before development?

    Yes, when user testing is appropriate for the project. Representative users can walk through realistic tasks and identify confusing interactions, missing steps, or workflow problems. We use that feedback to refine the prototype before approval.

  • What will I receive at the end of the prototyping stage?

    For an interface-driven build, the outputs may include an approved clickable prototype, defined user journeys, requirements, technical specifications, architecture, and acceptance criteria. Deliverables depend on the project and are agreed before the engagement. These artifacts establish the basis for the approved development scope and build quotation.

  • How many prototype revisions are included?

    Prototyping is iterative. We review the initial concept, identify changes, and refine it through agreed review cycles before final approval. The expected iterations and boundaries of the engagement are defined in advance rather than treating every new feature request as part of unlimited revisions.

  • How long does software prototyping take, and what does it cost?

    Our standard development process allocates approximately 1–2 weeks to prototype and scope validation for suitable projects. The actual schedule and cost depend on the workflows, complexity, technical uncertainties, and testing required. I establish the appropriate scope and commercial terms before the work begins.

  • Can an AI prototype be turned into production-ready business software?

    Yes, provided the underlying approach is viable. An AI demo may demonstrate the intended experience without proving reliability, data quality, security, or scalability. I assess those technical risks first, then define the architecture and engineering work required for production.

  • Who owns the prototype and design files if I don't proceed with development?

    The engagement agreement should specify which prototype files, designs, documentation, and usage rights are delivered to you. For a subsequent software build, ownership of custom code and intellectual property is defined in the development agreement, including any third-party licensing limitations.

  • Will the development price be fixed after I approve the prototype?

    For an approved fixed-scope project, yes, once the prototype or other validation artifact, technical requirements, architecture, exclusions, and acceptance criteria are agreed. I then guarantee the build price in writing. Any later changes outside that approved scope require separate approval.

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