Socrates is an AI research platform built around a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system for analyzing long and complex documents.
It is designed for researchers, analysts, and technical teams working with large knowledge bases who need more accurate, context-aware AI responses over structured and unstructured data.
Peppermint partnered with the founder to transform an early-stage prototype into a cohesive product and market-ready platform.
Problem
Socrates had strong technical foundations, but the product experience did not yet reflect its capabilities.The core issues were:
The technology was advanced, but the experience did not yet communicate that.
Solution
We delivered a full product and brand transformation focused on clarity, usability, and market readiness.We built:
The goal was to turn a powerful prototype into a product people immediately understand and trust.
Full Product Transformation
Complete redesign of product UI, brand system, and marketing website delivered in a single focused sprint.
Prototype to Product
Socrates evolved from a developer-built tool into a structured, professional AI research platform.
AI Workflow Understanding
Motion design explains how Socrates processes documents and retrieves answers with RAG.
Peppermint is our go-to team for marketing and product design — from UX flows to polished web UI. They’ve been a reliable design partner across everything we need: motion, web dev, pitch decks, and more.
We created a new visual identity to move Socrates away from a prototype feel toward a credible AI product.The system included:
The goal was simple: make the product feel as advanced as its technology.
We fully redesigned the application around real research workflows.Key improvements included:
The result was a product that feels focused, modern, and usable under real research conditions.
We designed motion graphics to explain how Socrates processes information.The animations visualize:
This turned a complex AI system into an intuitive visual experience.
We designed and developed a modern marketing website in React.The site was structured to:
The website now acts as a clear entry point into the platform.
Socrates did not need more capability — it needed more clarity. When advanced AI products are made understandable:
If your product works but feels hard to understand, you’re losing users before they start.Peppermint helps AI, SaaS, and research platforms turn complex systems into clear, adoption-ready experiences.
