Name the concept and its risk
A validation plan starts from what could go wrong if the concept is wrong, not just a general desire to "test it."
Free MVP validation tool
Design Validate
Create a lightweight validation plan for a single screen, workflow or interaction concept, with a readiness score for how testable the plan actually is.
- Calculated instantly from your inputs
- No signup or data submission
- A focused next step for MVP planning
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Your inputs
Turn a design concept into a validation plan
Describe what you are validating and the risk it carries, and add one validation method per line as Method | what it will show | effort (low/medium/high).
Your calculated result
Your result
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Planning score
Recommended next actions
How it works
List candidate methods with effort
Each method is logged with what it would actually show you and how much effort it takes to run.
Score and recommend an order
Methods are scored on insight-per-effort, and the plan recommends starting with the highest-insight, lowest-effort method first.
Frequently asked questions
Does Design Validate run the tests for me?
No — it turns your candidate methods into a prioritized plan; you still need to run the actual test with real users.
Why prioritize by insight-per-effort?
Early validation should maximize what you learn per hour spent — a low-effort method that still answers the key risk is usually the better first step.
How many methods should I list?
Two to four is typical; listing more options here costs nothing and helps you see the full menu before committing resources.
What if none of my methods directly test the stated risk?
That is exactly what this tool is meant to surface — if no method maps to your stated risk, add one that does before you start testing.
How we compare
| Capability | MVPHub | Miro template | A team brainstorm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scores methods by insight-per-effort | ✓ | × | × |
| Structured around a stated risk | ✓ | — | — |
| Collaborative real-time whiteboarding | × | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instant recommended testing order | ✓ | × | × |
MVPHub scores and orders validation methods against your stated risk automatically. A Miro template or team brainstorm provides the space to list ideas but leaves prioritization to the team.