We know the pain engineers face without proper product people…
1. Vision Without Execution
When Product and Design don’t share a clear vision, engineers end up building in the dark. Without understanding the "why," features feel disconnected, like assembling IKEA furniture without instructions.
2. Collaboration Blackout
Skipping engineers in problem-solving is like baking a cake without tasting the batter. Designs may look sweet but turn out half-baked, leaving developers scrambling to fix them.
3. Fuzzy Handoffs
Vague requirements and designs are the ultimate productivity killer. Engineers are left guessing the details, wasting time playing detective instead of building great features.
4. Priority Ping-Pong
When Product chases business goals and Design obsesses over perfect pixels, engineers are stuck in a game of ping-pong. The result? Features that please no one.
5. Fantasy Designs
Designs that ignore tech limits are like ordering a spaceship on a bike budget. Engineers either have to “make it work” or disappoint everyone by scaling back.
6. Scope Creep Chaos
Unplanned changes are like last-minute wedding invites—stressful and messy. Engineers end up juggling too many demands, pushing deadlines into chaos.
7. Assumption Overload
Guessing what users want leads to features no one needs. Engineers build it, users ignore it, and everyone wonders what went wrong.
8. Communication Breakdowns
Product talks strategy, Design talks aesthetics, and engineers are left translating a foreign language. Misunderstandings slow everyone down and lead to frustration.
9. Ignored Tech Debt
Skipping tech debt is like ignoring a leaky roof. It’s fine for a while, but eventually, everything collapses, and you’re stuck with a costly mess.
10. Feedback Fails
No feedback loops mean engineers miss out on the “aha!” moments from users. Without input, teams fly blind, and fixes come too late to save the day.
Are you feeling this pain?
Bringing a product consultant into your organisation keeps the team aligned, cuts chaos, and turns ideas into clear, buildable plans. They bridge gaps, prioritise smartly, and ensure smooth, focused delivery. With them, the team works faster, smarter, and happier!
Engineers, SLTs and Product nerds love working with us.
"Jon is enthusiastic about the challenges and can iterate quickly to present new concepts, looking to balance innovation with business constraints and user needs. "
Gabriel Neves
Staff Designer @ LegalZoom
"To get the obvious out of the way; Jon is in many ways a quintessential digital product designer and is always a passionate advocate for the end user. But what he brings that is uniquely Jon is enthusiasm; not just for the role (of which there is plenty), but also for the environment and the relationships that surround the role. It isn't enough to be good at the job, but he must also try and ensure the people he's working with are, and the environment they're working in is, comfortable and creative."
Bob Ferry
Design Systems Lead - Quinyx
"I really enjoyed working with Jon, I've learnt a lot from him, and would truly recommend him as a skilful product designer and a great team player. He always puts a great effort into clarifying both the user and business needs and objectives, and makes sure to get alignment across the project team. "
Leontina Mati
Principle UX Researcher - dentsu
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