Over the years, I’ve watched smart people struggle with design.
PMs who can’t articulate why something feels off. Engineers building features that work perfectly but feel clunky. Founders shipping products that look and feel like shit.
The thing is, they often know good design when they see it. But when it comes time to create it themselves or give useful feedback, they’re stuck. They lack the vocabulary and concepts to transalte their thoughts into action.
It’s not their fault. If you aren’t a designer, nobody teaches you this stuff.
And now, with AI making it easier than ever to ship products, this gap is getting wider. More people are building without designers. More vibe coders cranking out apps. But most of these products lack the polish that comes from well thought out design fundamentals.
That’s why David Issa and I have created a new design newsletter – Design Language. Each newsletter contains one digestible, actionable product design concept to help non-designers build design fluency and craft better products, every two weeks.
It’s design for non-designers.
Each issue takes under 5 minutes to read and gives you something you can use immediately. Whether you’re shipping solo, working with a design team, or just trying to level up your craft.
If this interests you, please subscribe!
The pitch:
Design Language is for product builders who want to improve their design literacy, hone their taste, and improve their craft.
It’s design for non-designers.
Every two weeks, you get one actionable, concise product design concept to use in your day-to-day. No fluff, no theory you’ll never apply. Just practical knowledge that helps you build better products in under 5 minutes.
Built for Product Managers, Engineers, Founders, and Vibe Coders who want to:
- Level up their taste and craft
- Build products people find intuitive
- Develop confidence when reviewing designs or making product decisions
- Speak the same language as their designers
Think of it as your design vocabulary expanding, one letter at a time.