Begin Your Design System Journey with a Clear Roadmap
Our project intake process transforms scattered requirements into a cohesive action plan. Whether you're modernizing a legacy CMS, unifying fragmented design patterns, or building accessible components from scratch, we start with a structured discovery that sets the foundation for success.
Structured Discovery
A comprehensive intake process ensures we capture all technical requirements, stakeholder needs, and project constraints before beginning work.
Transparent Scoping
Receive detailed project phases, timelines, and pricing based on your specific needs, with no hidden costs or surprise requirements.
Collaborative Planning
Work directly with Jared to map dependencies, identify quick wins, and prioritize features that deliver immediate value.
What to Expect During Intake
The intake process is designed to extract the signal from the noise. Many teams come to us with a tangle of legacy systems, competing stakeholder priorities, and technical debt that's accumulated over years. Our structured approach helps us understand not just what you want to build, but why it matters to your organization and users.
We begin with a detailed questionnaire covering your current tech stack, content authoring workflow, accessibility requirements, and performance goals. This pre-discovery homework ensures our first conversation is focused on strategy rather than basic logistics. You'll share existing design files, URLs to problem pages, and examples of patterns that work well or need improvement.
During the 45-minute discovery call, we walk through your responses together. Expect screen shares, quick prototypes sketched in Figma, and honest discussions about what's feasible within your timeline and budget. We identify dependencies between features, flag potential technical risks, and prioritize deliverables based on user impact and organizational readiness.
After the call, you receive a phased proposal outlining specific deliverables, timelines, and pricing for each stage. This modular approach lets you start with a pilot component library or accessibility audit, then expand into full CMS integration or performance optimization as results demonstrate value. No long-term commitments, just clear next steps.
Information We'll Gather
Technical Context
- •Current CMS platform and hosting infrastructure
- •JavaScript framework and build toolchain
- •Design system maturity and component inventory
- •Accessibility audit history and WCAG compliance goals
- •Performance baselines and Core Web Vitals scores
Project Requirements
- •Business objectives and success metrics
- •Timeline constraints and launch dependencies
- •Team structure and technical capabilities
- •Content authoring workflow and stakeholder review process
- •Budget parameters and preferred engagement model
From Intake to Launch
1. Pre-Discovery Questionnaire
Complete a detailed intake form covering technical stack, pain points, and project goals. Share design files, current site URLs, and examples of desired outcomes.
2. Discovery Call & Screen Share
45-minute collaborative session reviewing your responses, exploring technical constraints, and sketching potential solutions. We prioritize features and identify quick wins.
3. Phased Proposal & Roadmap
Receive a detailed proposal with modular phases, specific deliverables, transparent pricing, and recommended timelines. Start small or commit to a full transformation.
4. Design, Build & Iterate
Weekly check-ins, Loom updates, and Figma prototypes keep you in the loop. We ship working increments every two weeks and adjust based on feedback and evolving priorities.
Ready to Get Started?
Email Jared directly at hello@stonebergdesign.com or call (206) 701-9361 during office hours (Monday–Thursday, 9am–4pm PT) to begin the discovery process. Expect a response within one business day.
Ready to start your project?
Let's discuss how we can help modernize your web presence and deliver measurable results for your organization.