Design is about function optimization first and beauty second. At least that’s what I believe. But everywhere I look I see design frailty, design weakness, and design blindspots. I’m actually really good at this. I think it’s my superpower…whether I’m vacuuming, interacting on a website, using my electric toothbrush, driving my car, cleaning my refrigerator. I see product design weakness everywhere. How do I get into the product design seeing without any experience in product design?

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That's really cool that you have such a passion for it. I would encourage you to start learning the tools. Figma is the main one. Teach yourself UX and the building blocks of good design. Then start building. Create a portfolio and show, rather than tell, your superpower.

Create your own app. This is permissionless, you can start today.

Art is for appreciation, design is to help us, to make life more convenient. Perhaps you lack design experience, but you may have the ability to refine your designs.

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