Why We Prototype

Our approach

The prototyping philosophy

At dabidao, we believe in the power of rapid prototyping to explore new perspectives and solutions to real problems. Our prototypes are not polished, production-ready applications, but working demonstrations that show what's possible when creativity meets modern technology.

We build in short sprints — typically one to two weeks — to quickly test ideas and determine if a problem can be tackled in a new way. dabidao isn't a company, it's a movement. When our prototypes demonstrate value, we encourage organizations with resources to develop them into full-scale solutions.

How we work

Our process

Identify problems worth solving

We look for challenges all around us, focusing on real problems that deserve attention and fresh perspectives. We ask: what could be different?

Rapid development

We build working prototypes in short, intensive sprints (1–2 weeks), focusing on core functionality. Speed and learning matter more than polish.

Test & learn

We experiment with the prototype to understand if our idea actually works. Does this new perspective help? What have we learned?

Share discoveries

We make our prototypes available to demonstrate possibilities, inspire others, and spark further development by those with resources to scale.

Who our prototypes are for

Our prototypes are for anyone with a problem worth exploring, but we're especially passionate about helping those with limited resources. We aim to show people that their challenges deserve attention and that creative solutions are within reach.

Above all, we want people who interact with our prototypes to leave with the feeling that problems can be solved — that with curiosity, the right tools, and a willingness to try something different, you can make a real difference.

Behind the builds

The problems our prototypes address

MysteryQuest

Problem: Creating engaging, customized treasure hunts is time-consuming and requires puzzle design expertise.

Solution: An AI-powered platform that quickly generates custom riddle-based treasure hunts for parties, team building, and classrooms.

InMotion

Problem: Motion sickness affects many travelers with limited accessible treatments available.

Solution: A web app delivering scientifically-backed 100 Hz audio tones to reduce motion sickness symptoms during travel, with effects lasting up to 2 hours.

Beyond CV

Problem: Job seekers spend hours repeating the same information to different recruiters, and it's difficult to objectively assess job fit.

Solution: An AI platform that creates a virtual representative for job seekers, answers qualification questions, and analyzes job description compatibility.

Feedbacker

Problem: Giving constructive feedback is a crucial skill, but most people lack safe environments to practice it.

Solution: An interactive training platform with AI-powered characters and diverse coaching methodologies for risk-free feedback practice.

Formai

Problem: Traditional surveys suffer from low completion rates and collect shallow data due to their rigid format.

Solution: A conversational survey platform that transforms forms into engaging dialogues, increasing completion rates and gathering richer insights.

Insighter

Problem: Extracting meaningful insights from documents is time-consuming and requires specialized knowledge.

Solution: A tool that extracts text via OCR, analyzes content with multiple analytical methods, and surfaces AI-powered insights through interactive chat.

Aidea

Problem: Organizations struggle to systematically capture, evaluate, and implement innovative ideas across teams.

Solution: An innovation management platform that collects, prioritizes, and tracks ideas through a structured workflow from conception to completion, with AI assistance.

Question Zero

Problem: Complex problems are difficult to visualize and solve collaboratively.

Solution: An AI-powered visual problem-solving platform with an interactive bubble interface to help teams map and explore complex challenges.

Tipsrundan

Problem: Creating engaging quiz content for events is time-consuming and requires creativity.

Solution: An AI tool that automatically generates, validates, and manages Swedish-style quiz content on any user-specified topic.

LinkedIn Post Formatter

Problem: Formatting text for LinkedIn posts is tedious — it's hard to apply consistent styling without manual effort.

Solution: A simple tool for quickly applying bold, italic, and other styling to LinkedIn posts without manual character formatting.

Snaketris Invaders

Problem: Classic retro games provide nostalgic entertainment, but new ones capturing that simplicity are rarely made.

Solution: A retro-styled game combining classic mechanics to deliver pure entertainment without complex narratives or heavy graphics.

Circulator

Problem: Understanding patterns in music is challenging, especially for those exploring compositional concepts visually.

Solution: A visualization tool that uses mathematics to transform melodies into circular visual patterns, making musical structures intuitive and accessible.

Why we prototype