Engagement Models
Flexible ways to work together based on your goals, constraints, and pace
Every team works differently, and AgeTech projects often bring unique challenges. Some teams need a defined project with a clear end point. Others need focused design support in short bursts. And some need steady UX help as their product grows. Our engagement models meet you where you are, reduce uncertainty, and help you move forward with clarity.
No matter which model you choose, our focus stays the same, creating experiences that support older adults, caregivers, and people navigating cognitive changes with confidence, dignity, and ease.
Project-Based
Best when: You have a clear goal, a specific problem to solve, or a defined scope.
Project-based work gives you a focused engagement with a clear start and finish. We align on goals, set milestones, and deliver the research, strategy, or design work your team needs to take the next step.
This model is a good fit for teams who want to:
Improve a specific flow or feature
Validate a new concept
Reduce confusion in a known problem area
Refine an experience before development
Sprint-Based Engagements
Best when: You need focused progress within a short, predictable timeframe.
Sprint-based work mirrors your team’s development rhythm. We partner with you in one or two-week increments to tackle a defined slice of work, such as refining a flow, producing wireframes, validating an idea, or preparing for a release.
This model is ideal when you want to:
Move quickly while keeping scope contained
Prepare design work just in time for engineering
Test high-risk ideas early
Maintain momentum during busy release cycles
Bring structure to fast-moving decisions
Ongoing Partnership
Best when: Your product is evolving and you want continuous UX support.
Many AgeTech products change as user needs shift, new health conditions emerge, or caregiving dynamics become more complex. An ongoing partnership gives you steady access to UX expertise so you can prioritize, test, and refine as you go.
This model is ideal when you want to:
Keep the experience aligned with user needs over time
Make incremental improvements without losing momentum
Test new ideas regularly with older adults or caregivers
Reduce risk before development
Ensure accessibility and cognitive considerations stay front and center
Choosing the right model
If you are unsure which engagement model fits your team, we can help you think through:
Your timelines and release cycles
Your team’s capacity and constraints
How much clarity you have today
The level of validation your product needs
How quickly your experience is evolving
Many teams start with a project-based or sprint-based engagement, then shift to an ongoing partnership as their product matures.
Start the conversation
If you are building for older adults or people navigating cognitive change, we would love to explore the best way to work together. Reach out and we will help you choose the model that fits your goals and pace. Contact us and we’ll help you get started.