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Download the White Glove Agility Framework to evaluate research partners on methodology + client experience. --- [Skip to main content](https://info.insight-by-design.com/white-glove-agility-framework#main) [![Insight by design -logo 2](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Insight%20by%20design%20-logo%202.png?width=125&height=59&name=Insight%20by%20design%20-logo%202.png) ![Insight by design -logo 2](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Insight%20by%20design%20-logo%202.png?width=150&height=71&name=Insight%20by%20design%20-logo%202.png) ![Insight by design -logo 2](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Insight%20by%20design%20-logo%202.png?width=125&height=59&name=Insight%20by%20design%20-logo%202.png) ![Insight by design -logo 2](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Insight%20by%20design%20-logo%202.png?width=125&height=59&name=Insight%20by%20design%20-logo%202.png)](https://www.insight-by-design.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Let's Chat](https://www.insight-by-design.com/contact) [Let's Chat](https://www.insight-by-design.com/contact) # The White Glove Agility Framework # Full-service research at the speed your business actually needs You need research that moves as fast as your business does without sacrificing quality. This guide breaks down the difference between true agile research and the DIY shortcuts that put the work back on your plate, and gives you a framework to evaluate whether your current setup is actually delivering on both. ![White Glove Agility Download\_Cover Image](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/White%20Glove%20Agility%20Download_Cover%20Image.png?width=370&height=479&name=White%20Glove%20Agility%20Download_Cover%20Image.png "White Glove Agility Download_Cover Image") ## What You'll Learn in the Guide ![Intentional](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Intentional.png?width=100&height=100&name=Intentional.png "Intentional") ## The Two-Pronged Framework A simple way to evaluate any research option across two things that must work together: Agile Methodology (how the research gets done) and Client Experience (how it feels to work with your partner). ![Innovative](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Innovative.png?width=100&height=100&name=Innovative.png "Innovative") ## The Red Flags to Watch For Clear signals when “agile” isn’t actually agile: tools that still take too long to configure, methods chosen for convenience (not fit), internal teams stuck doing platform work, and weeks lost to onboarding and deck rewrites. ![Impactful](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Impactful.png?width=100&height=100&name=Impactful.png "Impactful") ## What Long-Term Looks Like Why ongoing partnerships create an “always-on toolkit”: one PO, year-round access, less reinvention, and the ability to allocate budget now and use it flexibly, especially useful at year-end. ## Schedule a 15-min Call with Chris Have a candid conversation about where your current research setup has gaps and whether full-service agile research is the right fit for your team.   With over 20 years in market research, Chris has built a framework that gives insights teams the speed they need without putting the work back on their plate. He works with research leaders who are tired of slow agencies and DIY platforms that promised more than they delivered. Chris and his team take the logistics, platform management, and execution off your hands while keeping senior researchers involved throughout. His practical, no-shortcuts approach has made him a trusted partner to leading brands who need research that moves as fast as their business does. ![Chris](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Chris.png?width=300&height=300&name=Chris.png "Chris") Chris Aswad CEO, Insight By Design #### Trusted by Industry Leaders ![Amazon](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Amazon.png?width=478&height=206&name=Amazon.png) ![Netflix](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Netflix.png?width=467&height=171&name=Netflix.png) ![Spotify](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Spotify.png?width=543&height=210&name=Spotify.png) ![YouTube](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/YouTube.png?width=528&height=194&name=YouTube.png) ![Sony](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sony.png?width=514&height=160&name=Sony.png) ![Vistaprint](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Vistaprint.png?width=579&height=178&name=Vistaprint.png) ![Bloomberg](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bloomberg.png?width=511&height=196&name=Bloomberg.png) ![Citi-1](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Citi-1.png?width=268&height=174&name=Citi-1.png) ![Fidelity](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fidelity.png?width=517&height=164&name=Fidelity.png) ![NBC](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NBC.png?width=276&height=231&name=NBC.png) ## What Research Leaders Say About Working With Us left-quote Created with Sketch. The greatest benefit to having Chris as a partner is his efforts to fully engrain himself
in your business and understand the why
behind the research.” ![Ingrid Simon](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ingrid%20Simon.png?width=80&height=80&name=Ingrid%20Simon.png) ###### Ingrid Simon Product Experience Strategy & Insights Manager, Vistaprint left-quote Created with Sketch. I know I can always depend on Insight By Design to diagnose a problem and think creatively to help solve it! ![Garrett Jackson](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Garrett%20Jackson.png?width=80&height=80&name=Garrett%20Jackson.png) ###### Garrett Jackson Premium Consumer Insights Manager, Spotify left-quote Created with Sketch. Their deliverables really raised the bar compared to other research vendors we've worked with. ![Amanda Haley](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Amanda%20Haley.png?width=80&height=80&name=Amanda%20Haley.png) ###### Amanda Haley Sr. Customer Insights Manager, Amazon left-quote Created with Sketch. The meta-analysis work IBD produced for us provided the foundation for a great, award-winning insights event. ![Kathy Hayes](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kathy%20Hayes.png?width=80&height=80&name=Kathy%20Hayes.png) ###### Kathy Hayes Senior Director, Customer Insights Leader, Equifax left-quote Created with Sketch. Chris is a passionate professional who conveys confidence and expertise and quickly puts one at ease—even with the most daunting project. ![Beth Duane](https://info.insight-by-design.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Beth%20Duane.png?width=80&height=80&name=Beth%20Duane.png) ###### Beth Duane Chief Marketing and Visitor Experience Officer, Corning Museum Of Glass ©2026 Insight by Design. All rights reserved.