Most people don’t switch to “design mode”… Because they don’t know how. It’s not a promotion. It’s not a title. It’s a change in how you operate. Here’s how to start: 1. Stop asking “how” first Instead of: → How do I build this? Ask: → Why are we building this? → What problem are we solving? That changes everything. 2. Map the system before touching anything Before building, understand: → where data comes from → where it goes → who uses it → what depends on it No map = bad decisions. 3. Think in trade-offs, not solutions Every decision has a cost. Ask: → What are we optimizing for? → What are we sacrificing? That’s design. 4. Design for scale (even if it’s small today) Don’t just solve the current need. Think: → What happens with 10x users? → What breaks? Future-proof thinking matters. 5. Make decisions visible Don’t just build. Explain: → why this approach → what alternatives existed → what risks you accepted That builds trust. 6. Review your own systems After delivery: → What worked? → What didn’t scale? → What would I redesign? That’s how you improve fast. Here’s the truth: You don’t become a designer by building more. You become a designer by: → thinking before → deciding during → reflecting after That’s the loop. Inside The Salesforce Inner Circle, we break this down with real scenarios — so you don’t just understand it, you apply it. No fluff. Just progression. 👇 Question: Which of these steps are you already doing… and which one are you missing?