Build Functional Prototypes Without Engineering Sprints
Stop waiting for dev bandwidth. Validate your ideas, test with users, and ship faster.
Sound Familiar?
We get it. Here's how we can help.
Your Challenges
- Dependent on engineering sprints to prototype new ideas
- Can't test concepts with users without technical resources
- Stakeholders want to see working demos, not wireframes
- Ideas die in the backlog waiting for development capacity
- Struggle to communicate technical feasibility
What You'll Achieve
- Build clickable prototypes yourself in hours
- Test with real users before committing dev resources
- Present working demos to stakeholders, not static mockups
- Understand technical constraints firsthand
- Ship side features without taking up sprint capacity
What You'll Build
Real-world projects tailored to your goals
Feature Mockups
Build interactive prototypes that users can actually test
Example:
New dashboard view with real data integration
User Testing
Get feedback on functional flows, not just designs
Example:
Onboarding sequence with actual form validation
Stakeholder Demos
Show what's possible without engineering commitment
Example:
New feature concept with working interactions
Apps You Can Build
Explore project templates tailored for your needs
SaaS Dashboard
Build a software-as-a-service application with user authentication, billing, and core features
Customer Portal
Provide clients with self-service access to their accounts, orders, and support
Admin Panel
Back-end interface for managing application data, users, and settings
Tools You'll Master
The AI-powered tools we'll teach you to use
v0 by Vercel
Transform your ideas into beautiful React components just by describing what you want. v0 generates production-ready code with Tailwind CSS styling that you can copy directly into your project.
Cursor
A code editor built from the ground up with AI at its core. Cursor understands your entire codebase and can write, edit, and debug code through natural conversation.
Supabase
The open-source Firebase alternative with a PostgreSQL database, authentication, instant APIs, and real-time subscriptions. Build your backend in minutes, not months.
"I built and user-tested three feature variations before our sprint planning. We shipped the right solution the first time instead of iterating post-launch."
Marcus Rodriguez
Senior PM, Fintech Startup
A Day at buildDay
Here's what you'll accomplish in one day
Scope Your Prototype
Define which user stories need validation
Build the Flow
Create functional screens users can interact with
Add Real Data
Connect to APIs or databases for realistic testing
Deploy for Testing
Share a live URL with your test users
Present Findings
Show your working prototype and learnings
Choose Your Path
Start with a day or commit to mastery
buildDay
Build & deploy in one day
Full-day workshop
- 6-hour hands-on workshop
- Deploy a live app
- Step-by-step guidance
buildAcademy
Become a technical founder
Intensive bootcamp
- Everything in buildDay
- 12 weeks of coaching
- 1-on-1 mentorship
- Build your complete product
Common Questions
Won't this create technical debt?
Not if you treat it as a prototype. Use these tools for validation and early testing. When eng builds the real feature, they'll have clear requirements and validated assumptions.
Should I tell my engineering team I'm doing this?
Yes! Most eng teams appreciate PMs who understand technical constraints. Position it as reducing ambiguity and validating assumptions before taking up sprint capacity.
Can I use this for production features?
For small internal tools or low-traffic features, yes. For core product features at scale, use these prototypes to de-risk engineering work.
How does this compare to Figma prototypes?
Figma shows what it looks like. These tools build what it actually does - with real data, validation, and backend logic.
Ready to Start Building?
Join the next buildDay workshop in Melbourne