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Before opening Figma, I design the system.
While building ToadRiot (a discovery-first ticket resale marketplace), I forced myself not to jump straight into UI.
Instead, I mapped:
– User & context
– Information architecture
– Trust & security
– Full screen inventory
– Sprint priorities
– A decision log
It’s not the most visible part of design, but it’s what gives the product direction and stability.
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how much structure is “enough” before moving into visuals.
Would genuinely love to hear how you approach this balance.
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