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Create Product Design Trail #66

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Product Design
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Critical learning
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* Read [The Lean Startup](http://amzn.com/1568985819). ($)
* Read thoughtbot's [The Playbook](http://playbook.thoughtbot.com/). (Free/$)
* Read 37 Signal's [Getting Real](http://gettingreal.37signals.com/). ($)
* Read 37 Signal's [Rework](http://37signals.com/rework)
* Watch Ryan Singer's [UX Sketching](https://peepcode.com/products/ryan-singer-ux) screencast. ($)
* Watch Ryan Singer's [Prototyping](https://peepcode.com/products/ryan-singer-ii) screencast. ($)

Validation
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You know basic product design when you can:

* Define an MVP (Minimum Viable Product).
* Explain the values of short product development cycles and iterative testing.
* Write effective user stories.
* Articulate your process in defining and solving interface problems.
* Rapidly prototype.
* Hold the Mayo: [Getting Real, chpt. 5](http://gettingreal.37signals.com/)