Product Discovery & Prototyping in Saudi Arabia
At Whetstonez, we test your product idea with real users and clickable prototypes before you invest in full development.
Digital Product Discovery & Prototyping in Saudi Arabia
Whetstonez helps Saudi companies test product ideas before investing in full development. From Jeddah we run discovery workshops, user research and clickable prototypes, so you know what to build and why.
Discovery workshops
Structured sessions to define goals, users, problems and success measures.
User research
Interviews and surveys with real users in Saudi Arabia.
Clickable prototypes
Realistic prototypes in Arabic and English that users can try.
Usability testing
Test prototypes with users and improve before development.
Scope & roadmap
A prioritised feature list, MVP scope and delivery plan.
Estimates
Development estimates based on the validated design.
Discovery for Saudi Businesses
Useful whenever the idea is new or the risk is high.
Startups
Validate ideas before raising or spending.
Enterprises
Test new digital services before large investments.
Government-related entities
Design citizen services with real user input.
Retail & e-commerce
Test new apps, loyalty and checkout ideas.
Healthcare
Design patient and staff journeys carefully.
Education
Shape portals and apps with students and parents.
Our Discovery Process
Usually a few weeks, with clear outputs.
- AlignWorkshop with stakeholders on goals and constraints.
- ResearchTalk to users and study competitors.
- DefineProblems, user journeys and key features.
- PrototypeClickable prototype of the core experience.
- TestUsability sessions and quick iterations.
- PlanMVP scope, roadmap and estimate.
Designed for Saudi Users
Research and design grounded in local behaviour.
Arabic-first prototypes
Right-to-left designs tested in Arabic.
Local users
Research with users in the Kingdom, not assumptions.
Local habits
Payment, login and communication habits such as WhatsApp.
Vision 2030 context
Services designed with digital transformation goals in mind.
Tools We Use
Collaborative tools that make results easy to share.
Design & prototyping
Research
Planning
Analytics
How Much Does Product Discovery Cost?
Discovery is a small investment compared with building the wrong product. Costs depend on these factors.
Scope of the idea
Number of user types, journeys and features to explore.
Research depth
Number of interviews and usability sessions.
Prototype fidelity
Simple wireframes or high-fidelity clickable prototypes.
Deliverables
Prototype only, or full scope, roadmap and estimate.
Tell us about your idea and we will propose a discovery plan with a fixed price.
Product Discovery FAQs
How long does discovery take?
Typically a few weeks, depending on scope and research.
What do we get at the end?
A tested prototype, a prioritised MVP scope, a roadmap and a development estimate.
Do we have to build with Whetstonez afterwards?
No. The outputs are yours to use with any team.
Can the prototype be shown to investors?
Yes. Clickable prototypes are often used in pitches and demos.
Related Services
We work with businesses across Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh and Dammam and the Eastern Province.
Have an idea to test?
Tell us about it and we will propose a focused discovery plan.
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