Research platform · Data experience
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Making global AI governance research accessible, comparable and actionable.
Now booking projects for Q4 2026
We turn complex ideas into products people actually use.
Dumbledore is a senior product studio for design, engineering and applied AI. From civic platforms to AI tools and consumer apps, we take you from first sketch to launch with one accountable team.
- Free 30-minute call
- No obligation
- NDA on request
Trusted by governments, civil society and ambitious teams
Edo State Government
10+
Products launched
Across web, mobile and AI
3
Disciplines, one team
Design, engineering & applied AI
5+
Partner organisations
Government, civil society & media
1
Accountable partner
From strategy through launch
Why Dumbledore
Most agencies hand you a deck. We hand you a working product.
Senior people, start to finish
The people you meet on the first call are the people who design and build your product. No bait-and-switch, no junior hand-offs.
Design, engineering & AI under one roof
Strategy, UX, full-stack development and AI integration in one team. Fewer meetings, faster decisions, nothing lost in translation.
Progress you can click, every week
Working demos instead of status reports. You see real progress and make informed decisions at every step.
Built for the real world
Accessible, fast and resilient, including on slow connections and mid-range phones where many of your users actually are.
What we do
Three disciplines. One accountable team.
Bring us a problem, not a spec. We’ll help you decide what to build, then design and engineer it properly.
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Product design & engineering
Web and mobile products, from first sketch to launch.
- Product strategy & discovery
- UX/UI design & prototyping
- Web & mobile app development
- Design systems
Ideal forTeams launching a new product, or rebuilding one that isn’t working.
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Applied AI & automation
AI that solves a specific problem, not a demo.
- AI assistants & chatbots
- Knowledge & search tools
- Workflow automation
- LLM features in existing products
Ideal forOrganisations with too much information and too little time.
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Civic technology & data
Budgets, policy and research people can explore.
- Transparency & accountability platforms
- Interactive dashboards & data stories
- Public finance trackers
- Research & index platforms
Ideal forGovernments, NGOs, funders and media organisations.
Discuss your projectSelected work
Proof, not promises.
From national data platforms to AI tools and consumer apps. Different challenges, the same care in the craft.
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Applied AI · Data journalism
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Fiscal data · Visualisation
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Opening up public finance through interactive data storytelling.
Civic technology · Community
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A civic network connecting communities around peaceful participation.
Procurement · Transparency
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Applied AI · Support automation
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AI-powered support that helps organisations answer and assist, around the clock.
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A digital home for community, opportunity and connection.
Your project could be next. Tell us what you’re building and we’ll tell you how we’d approach it.
Start a conversationHow we work
A clear path from idea to launch.
Close collaboration, honest estimates and visible progress. You always know what’s happening and what comes next.
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30 min · Free
Discovery call
We learn about your goals, users and constraints, and tell you honestly whether we’re the right fit.
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Within a week
Scope & proposal
A clear written plan with scope, timeline and cost, so there are no surprises later.
- 3
Weekly sprints
Design & build
Weekly demos, a shared board and direct access to the people building your product.
- 4
Ongoing
Launch & grow
We ship, measure and improve, and stay on as your product partner for as long as you need us.
Step one takes 30 minutes and costs nothing.
Book your discovery callHow much does a project cost?
Every project is scoped to your goals, so we don’t publish fixed prices. After the discovery call you’ll get a clear written estimate before you commit to anything. We work on everything from focused two-week sprints to multi-month product builds.
How long does it take?
A focused MVP typically takes 8–12 weeks. Smaller engagements such as a design sprint, a data dashboard or an AI prototype can often be delivered in 2–6 weeks. Your proposal will include a realistic timeline.
Do you work with clients outside West Africa?
Yes. We’re based in West Africa and work remotely with teams around the world, with overlapping hours across European and American time zones.
Who owns the code and designs?
You do. Once the project is paid for, all code, designs and assets belong to you, with documentation so any team can pick them up.
Can you work with our existing team or product?
Absolutely. We can own the whole build, or plug into your team to design, extend or rescue an existing product.
What happens after launch?
You choose: ongoing support and iteration with us, or a clean hand-over with documentation and training so your team can take it forward.
Your next chapter
Have an idea that won’t leave you alone? Let’s make it real.
On the call, you’ll get
- An honest read on your idea and the fastest path to launch
- A rough sense of scope, timeline and budget
- No hard sell. If we’re not the right fit, we’ll say so
Free 30-min strategy callBook now