👋 Welcome to Quality during Design
Hi, I’m Dianna Deeney: engineering and quality consultant, podcaster, and author of Pierce the Design Fog. I created this space to share insights, tools, and reflections that help engineers and cross-functional teams build better products with clarity and confidence.
Whether you found me through my blog, podcast, YouTube, Instagram shorts, or LinkedIn - welcome. You’re in the right place if you care about:
Making design decisions with purpose
Applying structured thinking like FMEA and risk analysis
Exploring real-world stories from product professionals
Working with a cross-functional team in design
What You’ll Find Here
Each post is crafted to be clear, concise, and actionable. You’ll see:
Essays on product development, facilitation, and quality—grounded in real-world experience
Podcast reflections and episode highlights that connect theory to practice
Book reviews and exclusive insights from Pierce the Design Fog
Interactive threads for deeper discussion and community input
Subscriber-only resources tailored to engineers and product professionals at every stage
Whether you’re browsing freely or diving deep as a subscriber, this space is designed to support your growth—with clarity, confidence, and strategic insight.
✨ Ready to Go Deeper?
If you’re here, you’re already thinking critically about how design decisions shape product success. Subscribing unlocks a tiered path to deeper insights, strategic tools, and community support tailored for engineers and product professionals.
Whether you’re a Scout exploring new ideas, a Builder solving real-world challenges, or a Strategist leading the charge—there’s a space for you here.
Choose your tier. Build with clarity. Lead with confidence.
👉 Explore the tiers to find the one that fits your goals.
Then subscribe to start building with clarity and confidence!
Why Substack?
I’ve used other platforms, but Substack offers a clean, distraction-free way to connect with readers who value thoughtful content. It’s not about marketing. It’s about meaningful exchange.
If you’re curious, skeptical, or just browsing, I’m glad you’re here. And if you’re a fellow product pro with a story to share, I’d love to hear it.
Let’s pierce the design fog together.
Dianna