AODC™

    The AODC Framework

    A complete methodology for AI-augmented product teams

    Core Concept

    AODC™ replaces traditional sprint-based workflows with a continuous, agent-driven approach. Product teams — engineers and designers alike — transition from task executors to Agent Orchestrators. They define goals, configure AI agents, review outputs, and make strategic decisions while agents handle execution.

    Time Horizons

    Wave

    1-4 hours

    Single feature or component delivery. The atomic unit of AODC™.

    Engineer

    Complete authentication flow with tests

    Designer

    Complete user journey wireframes

    Flow

    1-3 days

    Epic or user journey completion. Multiple Waves toward a cohesive goal.

    Engineer

    Full e-commerce checkout system

    Designer

    Full design sprint deliverables

    Surge

    1-2 weeks

    Major release or milestone delivery. Strategic planning horizon.

    Engineer

    Complete product launch with CI/CD

    Designer

    Complete product design system

    The Six Phases of a Wave

    Each Wave follows a structured process for maximum efficiency

    Intent Definition

    15-30 min

    • Define desired outcome and constraints
    • Specify acceptance criteria
    • Identify integration points

    Agent Briefing

    10-20 min

    • Configure agent swarm with context
    • Set up context documentation files
    • Define quality gates

    Parallel Execution

    1-3 hours

    • Multiple agents work simultaneously
    • Frontend, Backend, Database agents
    • Continuous monitoring

    Integration Assembly

    30-60 min

    • Merge agent outputs
    • Resolve conflicts
    • Validate data flow

    Quality Gate

    15-30 min

    • Automated test execution
    • Security scanning
    • Human approval

    Memory Update

    10-15 min

    • Document patterns learned
    • Update context documentation
    • Share knowledge

    The Agent Orchestrator Role

    Strategic thinking and oversight — whether you're building code or experiences

    For Software Engineers

    • System Architecture: Defining component boundaries and data flows
    • Agent Configuration: Setting up specialized agents with context
    • Quality Assurance: Reviewing outputs and ensuring coherent integration
    • Strategic Decision-Making: Choosing technologies and patterns
    • Knowledge Curation: Maintaining documentation and agent memory

    For Product Designers

    • Research Orchestration: Directing AI agents for user research synthesis
    • Design Direction: Guiding parallel wireframing and prototyping agents
    • Validation Strategy: Orchestrating concept testing and feedback loops
    • System Documentation: Maintaining design system and handoff specs
    • Insight Curation: Building shared knowledge bases from research

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about the AODC methodology

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