Design & Functional Advisory

Modern Solution Design
We Turn ERP, Software & Mobile Apps into Solutions People Love to Use

After 20+ years designing ERP screens, business workflows and enterprise functionality, Professionals Lobby now advises software companies, ERP vendors, product teams and startups on how to design applications that people actually enjoy using.

We don't develop software. We make software dramatically better before it is built — reviewing product concepts, screens, workflows and mobile strategy so your team ships something intuitive the first time.

Independent, Vendor-Neutral Advisory
ERP, Software, AI & Mobile Apps
AI-Enabled Solution Thinking
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Modern Solution Design™ is Professionals Lobby's independent advisory service for ERP, software and mobile application design. It sits above software development and traditional UX consulting, helping product teams and developers decide what a screen, workflow or feature should do before it is built — combining 20+ years of ERP domain expertise with AI-enabled solution thinking.

Where We Sit

Not Development. Not UI/UX. Not Traditional ERP Consulting.

We ask "Is this the best possible way to solve the business problem?" — rather than "Can we build this screen?" That question comes before design, before development, and before an ERP is even configured.

Software Development

Focused on building the screen, the feature, the integration — executing a spec that already exists.

Traditional UX/UI Design

Focused on layout and aesthetics — how a defined set of screens should look and interact.

Modern Solution Design™

Focused on the decision layer above both — business process, functional logic, AI opportunity, mobile strategy and usability, combined into one review.

The Problem

Why Modern Software Still Feels Difficult

Many business applications become complicated because they are designed around database tables rather than the people who use them.

  • Users navigate through dozens of menus to find one answer
  • Multiple screens must be opened to complete a single task
  • Reports are generated just to verify simple information
  • The same data is entered more than once
  • Desktop and mobile experiences don't match
  • New users need hours of training before they're productive
"The result is lower productivity, frustrated users, and expensive training. We believe business software should feel natural — Modern Solution Design™ exists to make sure it does."
Our Philosophy

What You See Is What You Get

Software should present information exactly where users need it — the screen becomes the report, the report becomes the dashboard, the dashboard becomes the decision.

Answers Before Questions

Instead of forcing users to search through multiple reports, windows and menus, every important decision should be supported directly within the working screen. Applications should provide insight and context — not just data.

The screen becomes the report becomes the dashboard becomes the decision

Human Intelligence + Artificial Intelligence

The future belongs to software that blends decades of business-process experience with modern AI — integrated naturally into everyday workflows, not bolted on as a separate feature.

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Core Advisory Areas

What We Consult On

We work alongside development teams and decision-makers throughout the software lifecycle — from a first idea to a live production system.

Product Strategy

  • Product vision & roadmap
  • Feature planning & prioritisation
  • MVP definition
  • Enterprise product planning

Business Process Design

  • Process optimisation
  • Workflow simplification
  • Cross-department integration
  • Best-practice recommendations

Screen & Interface Design

  • Information hierarchy & user flow
  • Dashboard & data presentation
  • Context-sensitive information
  • Productivity enhancements

ERP Functional Design

  • Finance, procurement & inventory
  • Manufacturing, HR & payroll
  • CRM, projects & construction
  • Healthcare, schools & retail modules

Mobile Application Strategy

  • What stays on web vs. moves to mobile
  • What works offline or needs approvals
  • Where GPS, camera or face ID add value
  • Field productivity by design

AI-Powered Solution Design

  • AI assistants & copilots
  • Predictive analytics & smart approvals
  • Document intelligence & OCR
  • Exception detection & AI search
How We Think

Our Design Principles

Every recommendation we make follows the same consistent philosophy.

01

Simplicity First

Reduce clicks, reduce screens, reduce confusion.

02

Maximum Information, Minimum Navigation

Important information should be visible without searching for it.

03

Context Is Everything

Every screen should understand what the user is trying to do.

04

Exception-Based Management

Highlight problems instead of making users search for them.

05

AI Where It Matters

Use AI to reduce effort — not to increase complexity.

06

Mobile by Purpose

Mobile apps should support field productivity, not duplicate desktop software.

07

Design Around Decisions

Users don't open software to fill forms. They open software to make decisions — every screen should be designed with that in mind.

See It In Practice

Example: Payroll Intelligence

Traditional payroll screens simply calculate salaries. Our approach turns payroll into an intelligent workspace — tap a row below to see what a payroll officer sees on one screen, with no extra reports.

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This is one example. The same "answer on the screen" thinking applies to procurement, inventory, CRM, project costing and every ERP module we review.

See It In Practice

Example: Construction ERP — Web vs. Mobile by Design

Not every feature belongs in a mobile app. We decide, module by module, what belongs where.

Web Application (Back Office)
  • Project setup & planning
  • Cost control & budgeting
  • Procurement & contract management
  • Financial management
  • Master data administration
Mobile Application (Site)
  • Material requests & site approvals
  • Daily progress & labour attendance
  • Site inspections & safety observations
  • Equipment requests & site photographs
  • Delivery acknowledgements & client certifications
See It In Practice

Example: AI-Powered Workforce Attendance

Replacing manual timesheets and punch devices with intelligent mobile workforce management — ideal for construction, manufacturing, logistics, security and field services managing large labour forces.

Face recognition
GPS verification
Geo-fencing
Offline mode
AI fraud detection
Shift validation
Project allocation
Equipment tracking
Live dashboards
Our Audience

Who We Work With

Our advisory is built for the people shaping how a product works and looks — not for end users of finished software.

ERP Vendors Software Companies SaaS Startups Mobile App Developers Product Managers Business/System Analysts UX / UI Designers Solution Architects AI Development Teams Government Digital Transformation Projects Enterprises Building Internal Systems Investors Evaluating Software Products
How We Engage

Consultation & Engagement Models

Flexible formats depending on where your product is in its lifecycle.

Product Ideation Workshops
Functional Design Reviews
UX & Workflow Reviews
Solution Architecture Advisory
AI Opportunity Assessment
Screen & Dashboard Reviews
Mobile Strategy Consultation
ERP Functional Consultancy
Feature Enhancement Workshops
Product Mentoring
Product Supervision During Development
Executive Advisory Sessions
Signature Methodology
Our Framework

Solution Design Intelligence™ (SDI)

A structured review methodology built from 20+ years of ERP and enterprise software experience — every engagement is measured against the same checkpoints, so recommendations are consistent, defensible and repeatable.

01Usability
02Business Logic
03AI Readiness
04Mobile Strategy
05Reporting
06Analytics
07Security
08Performance
09Scalability
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ERP Evaluations Reviewed
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Phase Governance Model
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Years of ERP & Enterprise Software Experience
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Industries Covered
Looking Ahead

Building the Knowledge Platform for Modern Software Design

This service is only the beginning of a wider knowledge initiative from Professionals Lobby.

  • The Modern Solution Design™ book
  • Before-and-after application redesign case studies
  • Industry-specific design blueprints
  • AI-first interface frameworks
  • Ready-to-use dashboard concepts
  • Mobile application design libraries
  • ERP screen design standards
  • Product design workshops & masterclasses

The Modern Solution Design™ Book

A practical guide to designing ERP, software and mobile applications for the AI era — coming soon from Professionals Lobby.

Why Professionals Lobby

Built on Practical Experience, Not Theory

We bring together deep ERP domain knowledge, functional architecture experience, AI opportunity thinking, and usability discipline in a single advisory service.

Independent & Vendor-Neutral

We don't sell software or development hours — our recommendations serve your product, not a vendor relationship.

20+ Years of ERP Expertise

Deep understanding of business processes across manufacturing, construction, retail, healthcare, education and services.

AI-Enabled Solution Thinking

We know where AI genuinely adds value in a workflow — and where it just adds complexity.

Common Questions

Modern Solution Design™ — Frequently Asked Questions

What is Modern Solution Design™?

Modern Solution Design™ is Professionals Lobby's independent advisory service for ERP, software and mobile application design. We review product concepts, screens, workflows and functionality — and recommend how they should work — before or during development.

Do you build or develop the software yourselves?

No. We don't develop software. We advise development teams, ERP vendors and product owners on design, functionality and usability, so the team building the product ships something people enjoy using.

Is this only for ERP systems?

No. While our experience comes from 20+ years in ERP, the service covers ERP, SaaS products, enterprise software, AI applications, customer portals, mobile apps, government systems, healthcare systems, education platforms, construction software, fintech and logistics.

What is the Solution Design Intelligence™ (SDI) framework?

SDI is our structured review methodology covering nine checkpoints — usability, business logic, AI readiness, mobile strategy, reporting, analytics, security, performance and scalability — so every recommendation is consistent and measurable.

Who typically engages Modern Solution Design™?

ERP vendors, software companies, SaaS startups, mobile app developers, product managers, business/system analysts, UX/UI designers, solution architects, and enterprises building internal systems.

Can you help decide what goes on web vs. mobile?

Yes. Mobile Application Strategy is one of our core advisory areas — we help decide what stays on web, what moves to mobile, what works offline, and where GPS, camera or face recognition genuinely add value.

Speak to a Modern Solution Design™ Advisor

Get an independent, design-focused review of your ERP, software or mobile application — before your next sprint.

Prefer to speak immediately? Call us at +971 52 201 0884

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