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Cities · by Nusrat Akter · 2026-09-24

What design looks like when you stop optimizing everything from my late summer notes

Context: I am not an expert, just someone trying to make Cities feel less intimidating. I wrote down what worked, what felt awkward, and what I would do differently next time.

I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 10 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.

Context: I am not an expert, just someone trying to make Cities feel less intimidating. I wrote down what worked, what felt awkward, and what I would do differently next time.

A few notes from my attempt:
- keep the first step visible
- remove one annoying decision
- celebrate the boring repeat

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Sophie Gagnon · 8 likes

There is a hidden assumption here that not everyone shares. The delightful constraint is probably the real story.

Ethan Brooks · 1 likes

Glad you shared it; small wins count. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability.

Nusrat Akter · 0 likes

I would pin this if I could.