Notes on design, startups & shipping fast
Field notes from a design partner for founders and growing brands.
Design Pickle alternatives for startups: how to choose the right fit
What founders are really looking for in a Design Pickle alternative Most founders searching for a Design Pickle alternative are not necessarily looking for a cheaper version of the
Design subscriptionLooking for a DesignJoy alternative? How to choose a design subscription
DesignJoy deserves credit. It popularized the productized design subscription (one flat monthly rate, submit requests, pause anytime) and showed founders that you don't need to cho
DesignWhy hire a design partner before building an in-house team
Most founders meet design in three stages. First, a freelancer. Cheap, fast to start, and fine — until the work gets inconsistent, the freelancer disappears mid-launch, or you real
ProcessWhat a 48-hour design cadence actually looks like
"Unlimited, fast design" is a great headline and a terrible operating model. Speed without a system just means rushed work and burned-out designers. So when we say fresh work every