Design-Led Development: Why UX Is the New MVP in Custom Projects

In the fast-paced world of custom software development, the traditional "Minimum Viable Product" (MVP) approach, focused primarily on core functionality, is undergoing a significant transformation. While getting a product to market quickly remains essential, an increasingly critical factor for success is emerging: User Experience (UX). We are entering an era of Design-Led Custom Software Development, where a strong, well-researched UX isn't just a feature – it's the new MVP . The Traditional MVP: A Functional Foundation Historically, the MVP concept aimed to deliver the most basic set of features that would allow a product to be launched and validated with real users. The idea was to learn and iterate based on initial feedback, minimizing upfront investment and risk. This approach has proven effective for many startups and off-the-shelf products. However, in the realm of custom projects, where solutions are tailored to specific business needs and often integrate wit...