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Constraint-Driven Product Design

7 chapters · 31 lessons

1. 1. Constraints as Design Material

   4 lessons

   Learn to identify which limitations to treat as creative inputs rather than problems to solve.

2. 2. The Tight Learning Loop

   4 lessons

   Build feedback systems that compress the time between product decisions and user understanding.

3. 3. Scoping for Differentiation

   5 lessons

   Practice making sharp product promises when you cannot serve every audience or use case.

4. 4. Research as Rigor Without Academia

   4 lessons

   Use firsthand observation and domain immersion to generate better product mechanics than copying competitors.

5. 5. Tradeoff Visibility in Small Teams

   5 lessons

   Make scope, quality, novelty, and platform tradeoffs explicit so teams can align on what matters.

6. 6. Systems Thinking for Small Products

   4 lessons

   Design products where mechanics, interface, and feedback loops communicate more than text or tutorials.

7. 7. Applying Indie Methods to AI Product Bets

   5 lessons

   Use constraint-driven design to scope AI features, validate model utility, and position intelligent products.