Step 2 of 5

Design

We convert the validated workflow into a practical system plan.

We define what the system will do, what it will not do, how information will move, and where people will review or approve its work.

What we examine

System boundaries and responsibilities
User roles, permissions, and task ownership
Data inputs, outputs, and validation
Integrations with existing systems
AI responsibilities and deterministic business rules
Human approvals, exception handling, and fallback behavior

Questions we answer

What is the minimum useful version?
Which steps require AI and which require rules?
What may the system decide independently?
What requires review or approval?
How will failures be detected and handled?
How will the design support future growth?

What this stage produces

A proposed system architecture
A prioritized feature scope
Data and integration requirements
Role and permission definitions
Human-in-the-loop control points
Acceptance criteria and implementation sequence

Where people stay involved

The client confirms priorities and approves consequential decision points before development begins.

A practical example

For inventory control, automatic stock calculations may be allowed while supplier changes and large purchase orders require manager approval.

How could this process apply to your business?

Start with a conversation about the workflow, problem, or opportunity you are evaluating.