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Scope and boundaries
One primary user, one main job, the necessary states and a clear list of what can wait.
MVP development
Build the smallest product that can do a real job.
I help turn a product idea or manual workflow into a usable first release. The goal is to learn from real use without spending the first budget on every feature the finished product might one day need.
Selected teams I have worked with
A first release with a clear test.
A useful MVP is complete enough for its main user, even when its feature list is small. I focus on the core action and the evidence that will guide the next investment.
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Scope
Scope and boundaries
We define the primary user, the job they need to complete and the evidence that would make the first release worthwhile. Required states, dependencies and edge cases are included, while ideas that do not support that test move into a later backlog. The scope becomes smaller because it is specific, not because important work is ignored.
Product flow
A usable product flow
I design and build the complete path a real user needs, including onboarding, real data, useful feedback and recovery when something fails. The interface does not need every future feature, but the core journey should feel dependable enough to use. That gives early feedback more value than a polished prototype that cannot do the job.
Connections
The right connections
Accounts, payments, CRM, email and other services are included when the first release cannot work without them. I keep the integration surface focused, decide which system owns the data and plan for common failures. This avoids spending early budget on infrastructure that does not help test the product while protecting the connections that matter.
Learning
A learning loop
The first release includes a small set of product events, a route for qualitative feedback and a clear way to capture support questions. Together, these show whether people complete the core task and where they struggle. The next feature decision can then be based on behaviour and customer evidence instead of the loudest opinion in the room.
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Process
A tighter route from idea to evidence.
Choose the test
We decide which behaviour or customer outcome would show the product is worth developing further.
Build one complete path
I design and build the smallest dependable version of that journey, with real data and sensible quality checks.
Learn and prioritise
We review usage, support signals and customer feedback before adding the next feature.
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Have a specific problem?
Have too many features for a first release?
Send the problem, the user and your current feature list. I can help find the smallest complete version worth putting in front of people.
Selected work
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Testimonials
What clients say
"As I grow in my business, I need services to grow with, Derrick is that service when it comes to my website. He is patient, listens and takes onboard the changes I want in a timely manner. My website changes and develops with the needs of my clients and my offer which is great. He also brings new ideas and perspectives in how to improve and grow in line with my goals and business needs. I look forward seeing how this new phase develops."
Karin Young
Psychotherapist · Karin Counselling
"Derrick has been a great help in getting our SaaS website up and running. He is very knowledgeable in Webflow and was able to help us get the most out of the platform. His design skills are excellent and he was able to create a custom function-filled website that looks great and operates perfectly. I would highly recommend Derrick to anyone looking for a web designer who knows his stuff!"
Taita Ngetich
CEO · Synnefa
"Derrick is just great to work with! He's super fast, always responds in a timely manner, and is very flexible with last-minute requests. His Webflow development skills are rock solid and he has no problems keeping up with the fast pace of early-stage startups."
Carla Nassisi
Growth · Briink
"It has been a pleasure to work with Derrick! He delivered a pixel-perfect website for LLI, which not only looks and performs well but is also very organised and simple to maintain! During the process, he had the patience to clear all the incoming doubts that occurred when we were transitioning from one platform to another, and he not only delivered a great site but also tutorials on how to manage it."
Isabelle Krauze
UX Lead · LLInformatics
"Derrick is a gem of a person and a wealth of knowledge. He was so patient and helpful when explaining the more intricate parts of Webflow and bouncing around different possible solutions. He really knows the ins and outs of Webflow — it's no wonder that he's a certified Webflow Expert! I'm looking forward to the day when I get to work with him again."
Diana Donaldson
CEO · Be Indigo
"Derrick helped us redesign and build our site on Webflow and we couldn't be more pleased with the entire project. Derrick is very easy to communicate with, fast and efficient, and takes time to ask questions and provide suggestions where necessary. He has a great balance of technical and visual knowledge, which helped us build a fast, SEO-optimized site that looks great and is on-brand. Would happily hire Derrick again!"
Eliza Gerland
Strategic Marketer · UFODrive
"As I grow in my business, I need services to grow with, Derrick is that service when it comes to my website. He is patient, listens and takes onboard the changes I want in a timely manner. My website changes and develops with the needs of my clients and my offer which is great. He also brings new ideas and perspectives in how to improve and grow in line with my goals and business needs. I look forward seeing how this new phase develops."
Karin Young
Psychotherapist · Karin Counselling
"Derrick has been a great help in getting our SaaS website up and running. He is very knowledgeable in Webflow and was able to help us get the most out of the platform. His design skills are excellent and he was able to create a custom function-filled website that looks great and operates perfectly. I would highly recommend Derrick to anyone looking for a web designer who knows his stuff!"
Taita Ngetich
CEO · Synnefa
"Derrick is just great to work with! He's super fast, always responds in a timely manner, and is very flexible with last-minute requests. His Webflow development skills are rock solid and he has no problems keeping up with the fast pace of early-stage startups."
Carla Nassisi
Growth · Briink
"It has been a pleasure to work with Derrick! He delivered a pixel-perfect website for LLI, which not only looks and performs well but is also very organised and simple to maintain! During the process, he had the patience to clear all the incoming doubts that occurred when we were transitioning from one platform to another, and he not only delivered a great site but also tutorials on how to manage it."
Isabelle Krauze
UX Lead · LLInformatics
"Derrick is a gem of a person and a wealth of knowledge. He was so patient and helpful when explaining the more intricate parts of Webflow and bouncing around different possible solutions. He really knows the ins and outs of Webflow — it's no wonder that he's a certified Webflow Expert! I'm looking forward to the day when I get to work with him again."
Diana Donaldson
CEO · Be Indigo
"Derrick helped us redesign and build our site on Webflow and we couldn't be more pleased with the entire project. Derrick is very easy to communicate with, fast and efficient, and takes time to ask questions and provide suggestions where necessary. He has a great balance of technical and visual knowledge, which helped us build a fast, SEO-optimized site that looks great and is on-brand. Would happily hire Derrick again!"
Eliza Gerland
Strategic Marketer · UFODrive
"As I grow in my business, I need services to grow with, Derrick is that service when it comes to my website. He is patient, listens and takes onboard the changes I want in a timely manner. My website changes and develops with the needs of my clients and my offer which is great. He also brings new ideas and perspectives in how to improve and grow in line with my goals and business needs. I look forward seeing how this new phase develops."
Karin Young
Psychotherapist · Karin Counselling
"Derrick has been a great help in getting our SaaS website up and running. He is very knowledgeable in Webflow and was able to help us get the most out of the platform. His design skills are excellent and he was able to create a custom function-filled website that looks great and operates perfectly. I would highly recommend Derrick to anyone looking for a web designer who knows his stuff!"
Taita Ngetich
CEO · Synnefa
"Derrick is just great to work with! He's super fast, always responds in a timely manner, and is very flexible with last-minute requests. His Webflow development skills are rock solid and he has no problems keeping up with the fast pace of early-stage startups."
Carla Nassisi
Growth · Briink
"It has been a pleasure to work with Derrick! He delivered a pixel-perfect website for LLI, which not only looks and performs well but is also very organised and simple to maintain! During the process, he had the patience to clear all the incoming doubts that occurred when we were transitioning from one platform to another, and he not only delivered a great site but also tutorials on how to manage it."
Isabelle Krauze
UX Lead · LLInformatics
"Derrick is a gem of a person and a wealth of knowledge. He was so patient and helpful when explaining the more intricate parts of Webflow and bouncing around different possible solutions. He really knows the ins and outs of Webflow — it's no wonder that he's a certified Webflow Expert! I'm looking forward to the day when I get to work with him again."
Diana Donaldson
CEO · Be Indigo
"Derrick helped us redesign and build our site on Webflow and we couldn't be more pleased with the entire project. Derrick is very easy to communicate with, fast and efficient, and takes time to ask questions and provide suggestions where necessary. He has a great balance of technical and visual knowledge, which helped us build a fast, SEO-optimized site that looks great and is on-brand. Would happily hire Derrick again!"
Eliza Gerland
Strategic Marketer · UFODrive
"As I grow in my business, I need services to grow with, Derrick is that service when it comes to my website. He is patient, listens and takes onboard the changes I want in a timely manner. My website changes and develops with the needs of my clients and my offer which is great. He also brings new ideas and perspectives in how to improve and grow in line with my goals and business needs. I look forward seeing how this new phase develops."
Karin Young
Psychotherapist · Karin Counselling
"Derrick has been a great help in getting our SaaS website up and running. He is very knowledgeable in Webflow and was able to help us get the most out of the platform. His design skills are excellent and he was able to create a custom function-filled website that looks great and operates perfectly. I would highly recommend Derrick to anyone looking for a web designer who knows his stuff!"
Taita Ngetich
CEO · Synnefa
"Derrick is just great to work with! He's super fast, always responds in a timely manner, and is very flexible with last-minute requests. His Webflow development skills are rock solid and he has no problems keeping up with the fast pace of early-stage startups."
Carla Nassisi
Growth · Briink
"It has been a pleasure to work with Derrick! He delivered a pixel-perfect website for LLI, which not only looks and performs well but is also very organised and simple to maintain! During the process, he had the patience to clear all the incoming doubts that occurred when we were transitioning from one platform to another, and he not only delivered a great site but also tutorials on how to manage it."
Isabelle Krauze
UX Lead · LLInformatics
"Derrick is a gem of a person and a wealth of knowledge. He was so patient and helpful when explaining the more intricate parts of Webflow and bouncing around different possible solutions. He really knows the ins and outs of Webflow — it's no wonder that he's a certified Webflow Expert! I'm looking forward to the day when I get to work with him again."
Diana Donaldson
CEO · Be Indigo
"Derrick helped us redesign and build our site on Webflow and we couldn't be more pleased with the entire project. Derrick is very easy to communicate with, fast and efficient, and takes time to ask questions and provide suggestions where necessary. He has a great balance of technical and visual knowledge, which helped us build a fast, SEO-optimized site that looks great and is on-brand. Would happily hire Derrick again!"
Eliza Gerland
Strategic Marketer · UFODrive
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MVP development FAQs
Clear answers about scope, process and what happens next.
Enough for one user to complete one meaningful job with real data. Accounts, integrations or payments belong in the first release only if the job cannot be tested without them.
Not always. A prototype can test understanding and interaction with representative data. An MVP is generally a working product that real users can use for the core job.
It depends on product shape, feature depth, integrations and release quality. The linked planner gives an indicative range, then a brief and discovery can narrow it into a useful scope.
Yes. I map the main user, the job they need to complete, the required states and the evidence we need from launch. Features that do not support that test move into a later backlog.
The stack follows the product. Astro can suit content-led web products, while React, Expo and connected backend services can suit interactive web or mobile apps. I choose for speed, maintainability and the people who will own it next.
Yes. After launch, we use real behaviour, support questions and customer feedback to choose the next work. That can continue as focused product iterations rather than turning immediately into a large rebuild.
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