10k users with $0 marketing in 50 days
Organic growth hacking, getting better at visual design and how to work as a PM in a startup
Edition 30th: 3 best links on solopreneurship, product, and design.
How to get better at Visual Design
In this bear market, you can rely on making cute wireframes or doing research. Everyone appreciates end-to-end designers. Nguyen shared some useful tips to improve your visual design craft:
1. Develop an eye and taste for good visual design
2. Learn by copying
3. Put in the hours to practice, learn the fundamentals, and experiment
4. Apply what you've learned on real projects
5. Make it your own
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10,000 users with $0 marketing in 50 days
No marketing. Loop, a matchmaking app that relies on humans, not an algorithm, makes people want to share it. Check out it below (14 mins(
Learnings As The First Product Manager at a Startup
Akshat (Product @google) shared the ground reality of what it takes to succeed as a first PM in a fast-paced startup environment.
1. Understand the Current State
2. Prioritize Ruthlessly
3. Communicate Effectively and Establish Processes
4. Be Resourceful and Creative
4. Don't Obsess Over What Your Competitors Are Doing
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Tools and resources
Figma now supports REM units →
Understanding the use and benefits.Recent design →
The best of recent UI and interaction design.Apple’s latest accessibility features →
What designers can learn from that release.
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