CI&T Joins Claude Partner Network to Scale Claude Across the World's Largest Enterprises, with 1,000+ Certified AI Engineers Jun 08, 2026 CI&T Joins Claude Partner Network to Scale Claude Across the World's Largest Enterprises, with 1,000+ Certified AI Engineers. Learn more
CI&T Releases 2025 ESG Report Focused on Social Impact, Clean Energy, and Innovation Mar 31, 2026 CI&T Releases 2025 ESG Report Focused on Social Impact, Clean Energy, and Innovation Learn more
CI&T Report Shows That Over 60% of UK Consumers Already Use AI When Shopping, But Few Are Impressed by Retailers’ Efforts Nov 30, 2025 The Retail Tech Reality Check examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting the way consumers shop. From where journeys begin to how people pay, what channels they trust, and the prices they expect, retail is undergoing a significant transformation. Learn more
CI&T and Valleys to Coast Modernise Housing Systems to Improve Services for 18,000 South Wales Residents Mar 24, 2026 New unified platform removes administrative hurdles, allowing teams to focus on residents and the quality of their homes. Learn more
Product Conception Where ideas become aligned solutions INTRO Led by a cross-functional team, Product Conception is an intensive process to define your product’s key aspects – purpose, features, audience, value proposition, and technical approach. The result? A well-defined, user-centered solution, meticulously documented, and in perfect harmony with your business goals. Designed for intricate challenges, Product Conception provides a comprehensive approach to Discovery, accommodating in-depth user research, market analysis, detailed requirements, and deep stakeholder engagement. it’s your ideal choice for complex initiatives, ensuring thorough alignment. HOW IT WORKS The Product Conception Framework From uncertainty to alignment 1. Initiate Define a shared picture of success, confirming goals and expected outcomes for discovery. Align on a clear work plan and ways of working that set the combined team up for successful collaboration. 2. Immerse & Discover Understand the business context and value proposition in depth, framing the problem clearly. Carry out rapid discovery work to build insight into audiences and their needs, while auditing the technology environment to clarify solution challenges. 3. Explore & Design Develop experience concepts and a draft technical approach through creative ideation on the needs and challenges identified. Map out options and choose the best route forward, considering business value, delivery expectations, risks and constraints. 4. Validate & Refine Validate product experiences and technology choices with prototypes and proofs of concept, then refine further into detailed UX, design and a confirmed technical architecture. 5. Prioritize & Plan Define high level delivery sizing, agree on the initial scope for build, and create the product roadmap. Ensure everything necessary is in place for efficient progression into build maintaining continuity and momentum. CRITICAL COMPONENTS Inputs and Outputs Navigate the inputs and outputs that steer the journey to define your product's key aspects. What are the inputs? > Business Strategy> Key Business Problem(s)> Solution Constraints> Brand Guidelines> Customer Data> Existing Product Data> Commitment from Key Stakeholders What are the outputs? > Problem Statement> Product Vision Statement> Objectives & Key Results> Customer Journey / Experience Maps> Initial UX & UI Concepts> Validated Design Prototype> User Testing Results> Prioritized Product Backlog> Epic Backlog> Technical Architecture (ARB Approval)> Detailed UX Wireframes and Initial UI Designs> Final Report CLIENT STORIES The Power of Product Conception Digitising the branch experience to accelerate customer value The Challenge Improve the in-branch experience for customers of one of the world's largest international banking organisations who demand a faster, friction-free service. Also, save time for staff weighed down by a legacy system and manual paper-based tasks like photocopying customer IDs. Our Solution CI&T introduced a React Native and AWS tablet solution to expedite product applications, minimise paper-based tasks, elevate operational efficiency, and ensure a seamless customer journey. Once Discovery was complete, we swiftly assumed and scaled a dedicated scrum team for prompt project delivery. Key Outcomes In-branch product applications now take minutes rather than hours Global solution launched across 10+ countries Developed prototype in 7 days and MVP in 8 weeks Reinventing the digital customer journey for a luxury brand The Challenge Adapting to changing customer behaviours, an iconic global retailer aimed to personalise the in-store experience and craft a sophisticated online presence. Our Solution CI&T created a bespoke sales tool of in-store staff, an iPad app enabling in-store personalisation of diamond rings, raising the brand's main campaign profile. Coupled with a responsive ecommerce website across eight territories, crafted a market-leading 'phygital' experience. Key Outcomes An in store iPad app and sales tool enabling customers to create bespoke rings, which delivered 300% ROI in first 5 weeks of launch Over 3,200 units worth £30m+ sold over the last 4 years Global rollout of retail iPad app and consumer website CONTACT US Start your path to product precision today