forumNew topic

How long should the UI/UX design process take — 2 weeks or 1 month? How many revisions are normal?

PPolat B***last year·37 messages·28K viewsClosed#ui#ux#design
PPolat B***Member
Job title
Data Analyst
Sector
Textile
Organization type
20-person company
Joined
Oct 2023
Message
240

Doki · Mobile app · 2026

#1

I had an agency do the UI/UX design. They wrote a 'design brief', made wireframes, produced mock-ups. All in 1 week. It seemed 'fast' to me. I asked other agencies, they say '3-4 weeks'. Which one is professional? Did this agency cut corners, or should I just focus on the work?

What are the stages of the design process? Wireframe → mock-up → prototype → dev? Are revisions done at each stage?

Is a 'usability test' done after design? Or is it enough for the agency to show the design to the client? Do users actually like the design? I'm worried it might turn out bad later.

DDamla K***MemberCommunity member
Joined
Aug 2025
Message
1
Most Helpful#2

Design duration depends on budget: 2-3 weeks for template-based 4-5 weeks for custom research + test. Go with whatever fits the budget.

FFatih O***Member
Job title
Project manager
Sector
Construction
Organization type
sole proprietorship
Joined
Nov 2023
Message
1
#3

We've heard this a lot, but it never happened like that for us. When making decisions, write down the worst-case scenario too, not just the best.

That's all, sorry if I went on too long.

YYasemin T***New memberCommunity member
Joined
Aug 2026
Message
68
#4

my question might sound amateurish sorry about that then the sysem lives on after delivery; maintenance is a separate line item.

when making decisions, write down the worst-case scenario too not just the best but proven by experience.

NNecati P***MemberCommunity member
Joined
Dec 2025
Message
59
#5

three different views emerged they all complement each other. trying to do this alone is the most expensive way.

don't hesitate to ask; those who don't ask always pay more. if you post the result here, it will help others too.

AAslı U***MemberCommunity member
Joined
Apr 2026
Message
61
#6

Do you think this works at any scale? Solutions that work at a small scale collapse when you grow; I learned this late.

GGamze S***Member
Job title
Production Manager
Sector
Advertising and promotion
Organization type
300-person organization
Joined
May 2024
Message
5

Doki · Vulnerability scanning · 2025

#7

Thanks, that was the answer I was looking for.

HHasan Y***MemberCommunity member
Joined
Aug 2025
Message
3
#8

I went through the same thing.

YYiğit K***MemberCommunity member
Joined
Mar 2024
Message
226
#9

We got stuck at the same point for a while. If you don't write this down from the start, it leads to arguments later.

The harder it is to reverse a decision, the slower you should make it. Of course, it varies if your situation is different.

NNeslihan B***MemberCommunity member
Joined
Oct 2025
Message
78
#10

I'm in the same situation, that's why I'm asking. Code without setup documentation isn't yours, even if you have it.

HHakan U***ExpertCommunity member
Joined
Sep 2024
Message
86
#11

This is exactly what we experienced. Trying to do this alone is the most expensive way.

If I were you, I'd go this route.

MMeryem A***Expert
Job title
Store Manager
Sector
Media and publishing
Organization type
boutique agency
Joined
Dec 2025
Message
99

Doki · Brand identity · 2026

#12

Let me speak from the other side; I'm on the supplier side. Most time waste accumulates in tasks waiting for approval.

Implementing a change request process doesn't slow things down, it speeds them up. This is my opinion, I'm not claiming it's absolute truth.

HHatice Ö***Member
Job title
Production Manager
Sector
Retail
Organization type
regional distributor
Joined
May 2022
Message
240

Doki · Log management setup · 2025

#13

Here's how it went for us. If you get three different answers on a topic, the question was asked wrong.

I'm also curious if anyone does it differently.

NNilMember
Job title
Content manager
Organization type
a company within a holding
Joined
Apr 2024
Message
156
#14

I agree with this. If you don't write this down from the start, it leads to arguments later.

Taking notes for two weeks yields better results than a six-month estimate. If you post the result here it will help others too.

MMert M***MemberCommunity member
Joined
Mar 2023
Message
97
#15

Exactly, and not many people know this. Trying to do this alone is the most expensive way.

If you have questions, write them; I'll answer as best I can.

KKübra E***Member
Job title
Logistics planning
Sector
Leather
Organization type
20-person company
Joined
Mar 2025
Message
46
#16

We got stuck at the same point for a while. Ask who prepared the quote and who will actually do the work.

Hope this helps.

ÖÖmer I***VeteranCommunity member
Joined
Jul 2024
Message
50
#17

Saved.

HHasanMember
Job title
WordPress developer
Joined
Nov 2023
Message
152
#18

Could you elaborate on that? Don't hesitate to ask; those who don't ask always pay more.

This is my opinion, I'm not claiming it's absolute truth.

FFurkan Y***MemberCommunity member
Joined
Feb 2023
Message
53
#19

Thanks, that was the answer I was looking for. Mistakes made on the ui ux design process side are usually reversible but expensive.

That's all, sorry if I went on too long.

KKoray B***ExpertCommunity member
Joined
Jan 2023
Message
235
#20

If I understood correctly, you're saying: If it's your first time, start small; scaling comes later.

If scope grows, either time or budget must grow. There is no third option. This is my opinion, I'm not claiming it's absolute truth.

This topic has been closed.The moderator marked the topic as resolved. If you have a similar issue, you can open a new topic.
New topic