Process

From your first message to a live product.

A structured system that removes every technical bottleneck between your idea and your first user. In weeks, not months.

The Core Concept

What is a "chunk"?

A chunk is the smallest deployable unit of functionality in your software. It's self-contained, meaning it can be built, tested, and delivered independently.

Think of your app as a factory floor. Each chunk is one machine on that floor—doing one job perfectly. Together, they run your business.

User Authentication
Dashboard Page
Payment Integration
Email Notifications
Admin Panel
3-7
Days per chunk
₦75k-500k
Fixed price range
100%
Scope clarity
0
Surprise invoices

The 6-Step Process

From your first message to a live, deployed product.

01

Describe Your Vision

Tell us what you want to build in plain language. No technical jargon needed—just explain the problem you're solving and who it's for.

  • Share your concept as you would to a friend
  • Upload any sketches, references, or inspiration
  • Our AI asks clarifying questions to fill gaps
02

AI Deconstructs Into Chunks

Our AI analyzes your description and breaks it into "chunks"—atomic units of functionality that can be built, tested, and delivered independently.

  • Each chunk is a complete, usable feature
  • Dependencies are mapped automatically
  • You see the full architecture before committing
03

Review Your Roadmap

See your entire project as a visual roadmap. Every chunk has a name, description, price, and estimated time. Reorder, remove, or add chunks until it fits your vision and budget.

  • Drag and drop to prioritize
  • Real-time budget calculator
  • Launch with MVP, expand later
04

Define Your Brand

Use Design Studio to create your visual identity. Choose colors, typography, and component styles—or let AI generate options based on your industry and preferences.

  • Live preview of your design system
  • Export brand guidelines automatically
  • Consistent look across all chunks
05

Build Chunk by Chunk

Approve chunks to start development. Every chunk is reviewed by a senior engineer who didn’t write it — catching issues before they reach your users.

  • Track progress in real-time
  • Review and request revisions
  • Only pay when satisfied
06

Launch & Grow

Deploy your software and start acquiring users. As your needs evolve, add new chunks anytime. Your software grows with your business.

  • One-click deployment options
  • Add features without rebuilding
  • Ongoing support available
The difference

What you get with Ikenga
vs going it alone.

Building solo with AI tools is powerful. But shipping a product to real users takes more than generated code.

 
Going Solo
Ikenga
First code
Minutes
Days
Production deployed
You figure it out
Day 1
Architecture review
None
Senior engineer on every chunk
Design system
AI defaults
Professional design studio
Testing
None
Included in every chunk
CI/CD pipeline
You set it up
Foundation chunk handles it
Code ownership
Yes
Yes
Real cost
"Free" + weeks of your time
Fixed price, transparent
What you get
A project folder
A product with users

We use AI throughout our process. The difference is what happens after the code is written: engineering review, deployment, testing, and a design system that looks professional.

Ready to launch?

Describe what you want to build. We'll scope your first chunk and tell you exactly when it ships.