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Calin, Founder

Călin Balea

Călin is a digital designer with over a decade of experience in build SaaS products. When he's not designing things for clients or himself, he's playing chess, working out, enjoying a good movie, or traveling the world.

Apr 4, 2025

When to push, when to listen: what being opinionated in design means Opinion

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Mar 19, 2025

Why every startup needs a designer in the team from day one Startups

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Mar 17, 2025

The rise of subscription design agencies: pros, cons, and tips Startups

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Mar 14, 2025

How to give better design feedback (without killing creativity)Startups

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Mar 11, 2025

The psychology of user retention: designing for habit formation UX Design

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Mar 10, 2025

SaaS onboarding: 10 principles to hook your users from day one SaaS

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Mar 4, 2025

Why shipping fast can slow you down: principles for a smarter approach to building products Startups

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Mar 3, 2025

The psychology of UX: 10 essential principles for startup founders UX Design

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Mar 3, 2025

Why startups should invest in branding, and how to do it without overcomplicating it Branding

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Mar 3, 2025

How to validate your startup idea before you invest in building it Startups

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Mar 2, 2025

Why every startup needs a founding designer, and what to look for in one Startups

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Feb 17, 2025

How to run user interviews like a pro – a founder's guide on how to extract deep insights UX Design

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