Substacks recommended by Design Better

Recommended by Design Better

Currently documenting the writing process (and sharing bits) of my new book on OKRs. Also: Product Management, Design, Outcomes, OKRs, and Agile. Also plus thoughts on writing, photography, and the creative process generally.

Dan Mall Teaches

A weekly newsletter about design systems, process, and leadership. I’ll teach you how to use design to live a better life.

Reconsidering

By The Team

Reconsidering, a podcast about life and how to live it better co-hosted by Bob Baxley, Meredith Black, and Aarron Walter.

A podcast about life and living it better by our pals Bob Baxley, Meredith Black, and our own Aarron Walter.

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Everyday Empires

By Ken Seals

Get inspired to launch your own venture in just 5 minutes a week via interviews and insights from everyday people building their everyday empires

Designing with AI

By Mia Blume

Exploring the intersection of AI and design. Through experimentation, I'll share observations and reflections on emerging tools, inspiring examples of AI in action, and reflections on the future of design as a discipline.

Helpful reviews of AI tools that can expand the creative process and insightful thoughts about how these tools will influence design.

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Story, Art, and Design

By James Buckhouse

James Buckhouse

Implications, by Scott Belsky

What to expect from the latest advances in tech, shifts in culture, and evolution in the art and science of product design and building teams.

Chance Operations

By Gary Hustwit

An exploration of creativity and design featuring new interviews and short documentaries, plus streaming access to Gary Hustwit's films Helvetica, Objectified, Urbanized, Workplace, Rams and unreleased footage.

The Creativity Guild

By Geoff & Steve

Free email newsletter every two weeks designed for creative explorers looking to reignite creative sparks and start the projects we’ve always wanted to work on. No one lives forever - let's roll up our sleeves & make stuff!

ADPList’s Newsletter

By ADPList's Newsletter

A weekly high-quality insight on designing products people love and accelerating successful careers in tech.

Austin Kleon

Weekly art, writing, and creative inspiration from the author of Steal Like an Artist and other bestsellers.

The Looking Glass

By Julie Zhuo

Essays on the endless journey of building products, teams, and ourselves.

Practical guidance for budding managers and product designers.

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Lenny's Newsletter

By Lenny Rachitsky

A weekly advice column about building product, driving growth, and accelerating your career.