Jul 2026


You should never get used to mediocre solutions. Anything in a product that feels weak or unfinished should be written down immediately. Otherwise, a week later, it starts to seem acceptable, and the quality bar quietly slips.

That does not mean fixing everything at once. Improvements can be made gradually, based on impact, urgency, and cost.


I'm Nick, a designer with 15 years of experience, formerly at Yandex. Now building Leaflo, a mental health app for self-help and reflection.

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