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How Composable Thinking Powers Modern Projects

“Start with the big picture in mind, but design for change.”

That’s the heart of composable thinking — a mindset that transforms abstract ideas into scalable, future-proof digital experiences.

Whether you’re launching a brand-new digital platform or re-architecting an existing one, the process might feel overwhelming. Dozens of deliverables, endless feedback loops, and high internal expectations — it’s a lot.

But here’s the secret: the most successful projects don’t just start with technology.
They start with insight and understanding.

June 17th, 2025 | Kris Verheire, Senior Solution Architect

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It All Begins with Understanding

At the foundation of every successful project lies the same principle:

Know who you’re building for — and why.

Before we talk features, design, or architecture, we need to understand:

  • Your audience — what they expect, need, and struggle with

  • Your internal drivers — your goals, KPIs, priorities, and long-term ambitions

This early phase isn’t just about ticking boxes or gathering input. It’s about truly understanding both the user experience and the internal reality: the friction points, the aspirations, and the constraints.

Many teams jump straight into features — often a long wish list. But if these aren’t tied to user needs or business goals, they can steer the project in the wrong direction.

Did you know that around 45% of software features are never used? That’s a lot of wasted time and energy. Mapping features to real needs helps avoid that — and leads to platforms that people actually use and value.

What Composable Really Means

Let’s take a moment to clarify the term itself.

Composable is often seen as something technical — a development choice made halfway through a project. But in practice, it’s much more than that.

Composable is a mindset.

It means thinking ahead. It means designing things in a way that allows you to change them later — without starting from scratch. You don’t box yourself in. Instead, you build in a way that leaves room for change.

To do that well, you need to understand your current systems, your digital strategy, how teams work together, and how everything fits.

It’s about designing not just for today, but for what might come tomorrow.

Kris Verheire, Senior Solution Architect

From Idea to Execution: Build With Purpose

Composable thinking changes how we approach projects — not just in what we build, but how we build it.

It helps us balance two perspectives:

  • The big picture (your strategy, your long-term plans)

  • The detail (what your users really need right now)

That means:

  • Making sure your strategy stays in sync with business and user needs

  • Working across teams — tech, marketing, operations — as one unit

  • Being able to adapt when new insights pop up halfway through

 

“You’re not just building a page or a feature. You’re building part of a broader ecosystem.”

The goal is a platform that grows with you — scalable, useful, and aligned with your evolving needs.

Why Collaboration Still Matters

One of the most powerful outcomes of a composable setup?
It helps teams work better together.

Because the system is broken down into clear parts, different teams can move faster, without stepping on each other’s toes. It reduces delays and encourages shared responsibility.

“Great results happen when everyone understands not just what we’re building — but why.”

We’ve seen this in practice: when alignment is there, the platform works better, gets adopted faster, and lasts longer.

In fact, businesses using composable architecture often cut delivery times in half — while avoiding the usual build-up of technical debt.

Getting Started: The Composable Journey

So, what does the first step look like?

At first glance, the setup process might feel structured and straightforward — like filling in a checklist. But in reality, it’s often a bit messier.

Companies vary. Some have well-documented systems. Others don’t. Even answering basic questions like “What does your IT landscape look like?” can be a challenge.

That’s okay. The point of this first phase is to understand what we know, what we don’t, and what we need to find out.

We usually explore areas like:

Filling the Gaps

If some of this information isn’t immediately available (and it often isn’t), we organize short workshops with the right people around the table. These sessions are focused and efficient — the goal is not to over-meet, but to uncover what we need to move forward confidently.

Once we have a clearer picture, we start shaping a first version of the new architecture.

Translating Insights Into Action

From that foundation, we outline the initial plan:

  • What solutions could fit best

  • How to break the project into manageable phases

  • Which priorities and constraints to keep in mind (budget, timing, internal capacity)

This phased approach is key. It keeps things realistic, allows for flexibility, and gives your platform space to evolve at a pace that works for your team.

Composable isn’t a silver bullet

This isn’t just about solving technical problems. It’s about understanding how your business works — and how it can work better.

We build a roadmap that reflects real needs, avoids waste, and sets your platform up for long-term success.

Let’s build with purpose. Let’s make it count.
Let’s get started.

Composable isn’t a silver bullet. It’s a smart way of working. And when it’s done well, it can help your business stay ahead — not just keep up.

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