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The Invisible Flywheel#14
MarketplaceCase StudyProduct Strategy
04 Dec 2025

The Invisible Flywheel

Nivoda quietly transformed one of the most traditional supply chains in the world — diamonds. A deep dive into marketplace design and network effects.

The JTBD Mindset#13
FrameworksProduct StrategyUX
23 Nov 2025

The JTBD Mindset: Stop Building, Start Solving

What do successful products really have in common? They help users make progress. This edition unpacks Jobs-to-be-Done thinking.

The KJ Method#12
FrameworksUXProduct Strategy
09 Nov 2025

The KJ Method — Affinity Diagram

When you have 50+ ideas swirling and no clear path forward, the K-J Method (Affinity Diagram) helps you find the signal in the noise.

Zapier's Loop of Growth#11
GrowthSaaSCase Study
31 Oct 2025

Zapier's Loop of Growth

What if your product could sell itself? Zapier's Template Library shows how no-code workflows and smart product loops drive viral adoption.

Amazon's Cancel Trap#10
UXPsychologyCase Study
05 Oct 2025

Amazon's Cancel Trap

What can a $2.5B settlement, 35M frustrated customers, and a cancellation maze teach us about product ethics and dark patterns?

Via's Journey#09
Case StudyProduct StrategyGrowth
15 Sep 2025

Via's Journey

What can a $5 shuttle, a failed rideshare, and a bold pivot teach us about product strategy and timing? A deep dive.

My Daily Toolbox#08
AI & ToolsSaaSFrameworks
04 Sep 2025

My Daily Toolbox

Running my own business means juggling product strategy, content, and client work. From Notion and Miro to AI — my full stack.

The IKEA Effect#07
PsychologyCase StudyUX
29 Jul 2025

The "IKEA" Effect

What can a maze, a flat-pack, and a bit of DIY teach us about great product strategy and user attachment to things they helped create?

Tumblr Story#06
Case StudyProduct StrategyBranding
08 Apr 2025

Tumblr Story

Tumblr's fall and revival offers key lessons for product managers. From Yahoo's billion-dollar misstep to what survives brand death.

Magical Number Seven#05
FrameworksPsychologyUX
18 Dec 2024

Magical Number Seven

Seven is more than a number. Across cultures it symbolizes harmony, structure, and clarity. In product design, it's a cognitive law.

Embedded BI Software#04
SaaSAI & ToolsCase Study
02 Dec 2024

Embedded BI Software

Explore the embedded BI market, learn from real-life examples, and find the right solution to drive data-informed decisions inside your product.

From Excel to AI#03
AI & ToolsFrameworksProduct Strategy
26 Nov 2024

From Excel to AI

Product management tools evolve constantly. From Excel's enduring reign to AI-native workflows — are your tools still serving your needs?

Rebranding Japan Airline#02
BrandingCase StudyUX
19 Nov 2024

Rebranding Japan Airline

A strong brand identity is crucial. Is your brand's design still relevant? Inspired by Japan Airlines, rethinking what brand means in digital products.

Welcome to Product Palette#01
Product StrategyFrameworksAI & Tools
13 Nov 2024

Welcome to Product Palette

Join me, Tanya, as I share a decade of insights in tech and product management. Where UX, strategy, and business models meet.