Product Design for the Web by Randy J. Hunt Summary
Overview of Product Design for the Web
Discover the blueprint for digital creation from Etsy's Creative Director that transformed how tech giants build products. Endorsed by John Maeda as "the book on product design," it's required reading at Harvard and MIT. What invisible features are you missing that could revolutionize your next launch?
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When a Thriving Marketplace Had Zero Designers
A company facilitating $180 million in annual sales without a single web designer sounds impossible, yet this was Etsy's reality in 2010. Randy J. Hunt arrived as their first web designer, constantly hearing colleagues reference "the product" without understanding what distinguished it from a website. This confusion sparked a revelation that would reshape digital design thinking. The distinction isn't trivial-it fundamentally changes how we build for the web. A restaurant's website displaying hours and menu is just that: a website. But the system the owner uses to update that information? That's a product. Products invite repeated use, enable two-way data flow, and create personalized experiences that persist over time. They're living entities requiring user accounts, featuring dynamic flows rather than static pages, and extending beyond browsers into emails, texts, and real-world interactions. Understanding this difference transforms how we approach digital creation-not as finite projects with completion dates, but as evolving experiences that grow alongside their users. Product design thrives at the crossroads of multiple disciplines, and the most powerful insights emerge where these fields blur together. Think of it as a Venn diagram where user experience, visual design, engineering, and business strategy overlap-the center point is where breakthrough products are born.
The Disciplines That Shape Digital Experiences
Designing Rivers and Building Invisible Trust
The Foundations of Reliability and User Confidence
When Simplicity Beats Innovation and Rewards Beat Punishment
Creating Momentum Through Visible Rewards and Continuous Iteration
The Human Element That Changes Everything
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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