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Tell me about your project

Use this form to share the details of what you’re working on—goals, context, timeline, and what kind of support you’re looking for.

I review every submission personally to determine fit and recommend the right next step.

What to expect

Takes about 5–10 minutes to complete
You’ll be asked about your project, users, and budget
You can upload supporting files if available

You can expect a response within 2–3 business days.

Before you begin

This form is for those interested in working together.
Detailed recommendations or project scoping may require a paid discovery session.

SUBMIT AN RFP

1. Contact Information

Full Name *

Company / Organization *

Role / Title

Email Address *

Phone Number

Website / Social Links

Preferred Contact Method *

Email Phone Video call Other

COMPANY DETAILS

2. Organization Overview

Briefly describe your organization. *

Organization Type

Startup Small business Nonprofit Enterprise Education Civic / government Creator / independent project Other

OVERVIEW

3. Project Summary

Project Name *

What are you looking to build, improve, or explore? *

EXPECTATIONS

4. Goals & Success Metrics

What are the main goals of this project? *

What would make this project successful? *

MARKET WATCH

5. Audience & Users

Who is the primary audience or user? *

What problem are they trying to solve?

Do you already have access to users or customers for research/testing?

Yes No Not sure

QUALIFICATION

6. Current Project Stage

Where is the project today? *

Idea only Research phase Prototype exists MVP exists Live product Redesign / rebuild Scaling or optimizing Other

Upload relevant files

Upload a file or drag and drop

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THE BREAKDOWN

7. Scope of Work

Describe the deliverables you expect.

WHEN & WHERE

8. Timeline

When would you like the project to begin?

Is there a hard deadline?

Yes No Not sure

Desired completion date

What is driving the timeline?

Product launch Investor meeting Grant deadline Internal planning Event or campaign Customer commitment Other

RESOURCES

9. Budget & Payment

Estimated project budget *

Under $2,500 $2,500–$5,000 $5,000–$10,000 $10,000–$25,000 $25,000–$50,000 $50,000+ Not sure yet

Is the budget approved?

Yes No In progress

Payment / Deposit Acknowledgment *

I understand that accepted projects may require a signed agreement and an upfront deposit or retainer before work begins. Final payment terms, scope, timeline, and deliverables will be outlined in a written proposal or service agreement.

HIERARCHY

10. Decision Process

Who will be involved in selecting a partner?

What criteria will guide your decision?

Relevant experience Strategic approach Design quality Timeline Budget Communication style Technical understanding Mission alignment Other

When do you expect to make a decision?

WORK ENVIRONMENT

11. Collaboration Preferences

Preferred working style

Hands-on collaboration Independent execution Weekly check-ins Sprint-based work Advisory role Not sure

Preferred tools

Figma Notion Google Workspace Slack Trello / Asana / Monday GitHub Other

TECH STACK

12. Technical Context

Does this project involve development?

Yes No Maybe later

Current platform, tools, or tech stack, if known

Will you need help coordinating with developers or technical partners?

Yes No Not sure

TRUTH SEEKING

13. Research, Data & Insights

Do you have existing user/customer research?

Yes No

Do you have analytics or performance data?

Yes No

What do you already know about the problem?

What are you still unsure about?

EMPATHY

14. Challenges & Constraints

What are the biggest challenges right now?

Are there any constraints Mark should know about?

Limited budget Tight timeline Technical complexity Internal alignment Regulatory concerns Unclear audience Existing product debt Other

LEGAL NOTICE

15. Confidentiality / NDA

Confidentiality Acknowledgment *

I understand that information submitted through this form will be reviewed for the purpose of evaluating potential collaboration. While Mark Allan will treat submitted information with care and discretion, this form submission does not create a formal confidentiality agreement, NDA, client relationship, or engagement agreement.

Would you require an NDA before a detailed discussion?

Yes No Maybe

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS

16. Final Context

Why are you interested in working with Mark Allan?

Anything else you’d like to share?

FINALIZE SUBMISSION

17. Consent

Submission Acknowledgment *

I confirm that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that submitting this form does not guarantee project acceptance, and that any work will require mutual agreement on scope, timeline, budget, and terms.

Contact Consent *

I agree to be contacted by Mark Allan regarding this inquiry.