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How to make software people actually enjoy using.

Practical notes on product design, vibe coding, product personality, emotional UX, and the small moments that make an app feel considered.

Vibe coding·11 min read

How to Make a Vibe-Coded App Look Professional (Not AI-Generated)

A practical polish pass for AI-built mobile apps: fix generic defaults, create a visual system, improve key screens, and use better prompts without starting over.

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App branding·13 min read

How to Brand an App: A Practical Launch Workflow

Learn how to brand an app with a practical workflow for positioning, naming, visual rules, accessible UI tokens, store assets, and launch review.

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Product engagement·14 min read

How to Make Your App More Engaging: A Symptom-to-Intervention Framework

Diagnose weak activation, feature adoption, repeat use, and retention, then choose and measure the right app-engagement intervention.

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Product teardown·10 min read

Duolingo’s App Experience, Broken Down: 12 Things You Can Steal

A visual teardown of Duolingo’s onboarding, progress, streaks, feedback, characters, rewards, and social mechanics—with practical ideas other apps can adapt.

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