As Meadow Weaver has taken shape, I realised that many of the most important moments weren't "features shipping" - they were quieter decisions about why something should exist, how it should feel, or what not to add. Those moments rarely show up well in changelogs or social posts. They get flattened into bullet points, stripped of context, and disconnected from the thinking that led there.
Design Notes exist to capture that missing layer.
What changed
Instead of publishing occasional updates or feature announcements, I added a dedicated space for short, focused notes on design decisions, UX rationale, and build direction as Meadow Weaver evolves. These notes aren't exhaustive documentation, and they're not meant to be read in order. Each one stands alone - a snapshot of a decision at a particular moment in the build.
Why it matters
Tools don't just differ by features - they differ by judgment. Two builders can offer the same functionality and still feel completely different to use. That difference usually comes down to the invisible decisions: what gets simplified, what gets hidden, where friction is removed, and where it's deliberately kept.
Design Notes make those decisions visible. They're here for anyone who cares not just about what Meadow Weaver does, but how and why it's being shaped the way it is.
Notes and next steps
Design Notes will stay short, irregular, and intentional. Not every change will get a note - only the ones where the reasoning matters.
Over time, this will form a quiet record of how Meadow Weaver's design language, systems, and priorities came together. This is the first note of many - and also a reminder to keep building slowly, deliberately, and with care.