Good writing is the most underrated design skill

Here’s why:

In the early days of computing, you had to write code to interact with machines.
Only specialists knew how. Everyone else was locked out.

Then came graphical interfaces.
Concepts like windows, icons, menus, and the mouse made computers accessible to everyone.

Fast forward to today:
We’ve returned to the same core idea — using language to interact with machines.
But this time, it’s not code. It’s natural language.

And that changes everything.

Your words are now the interface.
How well you write is how well you build.
How clearly you think is how clearly the machine understands you.

Bad writing → poor results
Good writing → 10x better outcomes

This shift changed everything for me as a designer.

I used to start in Figma, moving pixels and jamming on components.
Now, when I’m designing something new with Lovable, I start with prompts to quickly prototype ideas and explore what I’m really trying to achieve.

It’s become one of my biggest productivity hacks.
It helps me clarify structure, logic, and direction before moving too early into the visual layer.

So here's my hot take:
Great design often starts with great writing.
If you can’t explain what you’re trying to build, you probably don’t understand it well enough yet.

Taste still matters (it always will).
But the real superpower is being able to describe exactly what you want and hold a clear picture in your mind.

That’s what design really is:
Clear thinking, expressed simply, and brought to life visually.

Writing is becoming a critical design skill.
If you can express yourself with clarity and intent, you’re unstoppable.

That’s also why I started my blog.
It helps me sharpen my thinking.
And in a world where we design with language, that’s everything.

What’s your take? Leave a comment below 👇

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