Technology partners, not vendors
We don't just deliver what was asked. We think about your business the way a CTO would: what moves the metric, what scales, and what is (or isn't) worth building.
Services · Discovery & Design
Before building, understand and design.
The most expensive mistake in software is building the wrong thing excellently. In Discovery & Design, we align problem, users and business — and turn that into flows and screens people understand on the first try.
How it works
From problem to screen.
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Immersion
Interviews, data and technical context to truly understand the problem.
- 02
Synthesis & prioritization
Patterns, opportunities and what moves the metric first.
- 03
Flow and screen design
Wireframes and high-fidelity UI that reduce friction.
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Roadmap & prototype
Scope, sequence and a prototype to validate before building.
Trusted by
From global brands to operations that cannot stop.
8 anoslive
220+clients
57systems under maintenance
What you take away
What you get at the end.
Prioritized roadmap
What to build first, what can wait, and why.
MVP scope
The smallest product that validates direction and generates real learning.
High-fidelity UI
Screens and a navigable prototype ready to validate.
Design system
Consistent components to scale without rework.
How we think
Code is only half the work.
The other half is judgment: thinking about the business, choosing the right level of care, and delivering something that holds up.
Critical system or innovation? Each at its own pace
What cannot go down calls for rigor, tests and extra care. An innovation bet calls for speed to validate. We know the difference and calibrate the process for each case.
Quality that holds up
Code that someone else can read, maintain and evolve. Modern standards, human review and a base built to grow with you.
Why with Espresso
More than code: a technology partner.
Small, senior teams
Less noise, more delivery. You talk to the people who build.
Code others understand
Tested, documented and maintainable. No hidden debt.
Deadlines we keep
A deal is a deal, no surprise at month's end.
We think about the business
We don't just deliver what was asked; we think like a CTO would.
Espresso team · São Paulo, Pinheiros
Who does it
Senior people who sit by your side.
For 8 years Espresso has built software for those who can't get it wrong. Small teams, experienced people, and your operation treated as if it were ours.
- Small, senior teams. You talk to the people who build, not a middleman.
- Eight years on the road. Engineering that holds up over time.
- 220+ clients, 57 systems live. From startups to global brands like Unilever and Stellantis.
Frequently asked questions
About Discovery & Design.
How long does a Discovery & Design take?
Usually 2 to 6 weeks, depending on the size of the problem and access to users and data.
What do I get at the end?
A prioritized roadmap, an MVP scope and the design — flows, screens and prototype — ready to build.
Does the design include user research?
It does when it makes sense — interviews and tests help design the right thing, not just the pretty thing.
Am I required to build with you afterward?
No. You leave with a plan and a design you can execute with any team. If you want, we continue together into development.