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280+ conversations with the designers, creators, and leaders shaping the products and experiences we all use. Hosted by Eli Woolery and Aarron Walter. Free to follow — a lot more when you go paid.
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Avg Likes
23.9
Engagement Rate
<0.01%· ~24 likes + comments/post
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Typical for lists with 243K+ subscribers
Quality Score
Engagement vs Design
<0.01% engagement rate
Score Breakdown
Engagement Score
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| Rewind: Aarron Draplin: DDC founder on showing up, staying prolific, and never forgetting the crappy jobsHi folks!Jul 8, 2026 | Public |
| The Roundup: Design history in jazz recordsHow great music inspired great design.Jul 3, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
| Chris Entwisle and Mark Havens: authors of WAIL on the constraints that led to timeless designs for Prestige RecordsEpisode 183 of the Design Better PodcastJul 1, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
| The Roundup: Summer reading listRelaxing reads that will get your wheels turning.Jun 26, 2026 | Public |
| Portfolio Club with Jared EronduA recording from Aarron Walter's live videoJun 25, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
| Portfolio Club with Brooke HopperA recording from Aarron Walter's live videoJun 24, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
| The Roundup: The Cambrian FilterThree things we learned about which tools — and ways of working — will surviveJun 19, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
| Mike Schnaidt: Fast Company Creative Director on typography, creative endurance, and designing for the long haulEpisode 181 of the Design Better PodcastJun 17, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
vs 144 newsletters in Design
243K places you in the top 10% of newsletters in this category.
Posts per Week
1.7
median: 0.8
Publishing Consistency
58/100
median: 64/100
Subscribers
243K
median: 1K
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Weekly Growth
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Publishing Frequency
Weekly
Last published Jul 10, 2026
Usually publishes Wed, Fri
1.7 posts/week avg
Design Pricing
$5/mo median
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Monetization Readiness
Already monetizing
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