Access control simulation Think interactive-first
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2025 6:57 am
Avoid: "Build a commenting system," that’s like ordering 'coffee' when you actually want a 'venti-iced-brown-sugar-oatmilk-shaken-espresso with extra cinnamon.'
Try: "Create a commenting feature with a toggle in the nav bar that switches to comment mode, hides the left toolbar, replaces the right panel with a comments list, and lets users click canvas elements to whatsapp number list add threaded comments with timestamps." Planning the interaction details upfront — state changes, UI behavior, data structure — leads to much better results than iterating through vague requests.
The biggest mindset shift is starting with behavior rather than appearance. How should it respond? Visual polish can come later (nothing wins over a skeptical PM like a prototype that actually responds to their clicks).
Encourage sharing
We created a dedicated Slack channel where team members share their prototypes, techniques, and learnings. This motivates others to get over the initial setup hurdle, teaches effective prompting strategies, and gets everyone excited about what's possible. Seeing colleagues build impressive prototypes is the best advertisement for the platform.
Try: "Create a commenting feature with a toggle in the nav bar that switches to comment mode, hides the left toolbar, replaces the right panel with a comments list, and lets users click canvas elements to whatsapp number list add threaded comments with timestamps." Planning the interaction details upfront — state changes, UI behavior, data structure — leads to much better results than iterating through vague requests.
The biggest mindset shift is starting with behavior rather than appearance. How should it respond? Visual polish can come later (nothing wins over a skeptical PM like a prototype that actually responds to their clicks).
Encourage sharing
We created a dedicated Slack channel where team members share their prototypes, techniques, and learnings. This motivates others to get over the initial setup hurdle, teaches effective prompting strategies, and gets everyone excited about what's possible. Seeing colleagues build impressive prototypes is the best advertisement for the platform.