Donna Patterson

Donna Patterson

Where performance meets personality.
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Frontend engineer with a designer’s eye and a deep appreciation for animation frameworks that bring interfaces to life. I specialize in bridging function and flair—crafting seamless, performant experiences that don’t just work beautifully, but feel right. From micro interactions to motion design, I focus on the details that make the web delightful.

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Himanshu Sharma•

7mo ago

I vibe coded my way to build the greatest ever portfolio website - check it out now

Launching my PRD-style portfolio site - not just a portfolio, but a product.

After months of solo building, iterating, and overthinking every pixel like it s a product spec - I m finally live: ps.himanshu

Sahil Khan•

7mo ago

Should you offer free access when launching a paid product on Product Hunt?

I'm seeing more products launch on Product Hunt that require payment to actually use any features. No free trial, no freemium tier, just a download that leads straight to a paywall.

Part of me thinks this makes sense. If your product has real value, why give it away? People on Product Hunt understand they're looking at premium tools. Plus offering free access can attract users who will never pay anyway.

But I also see the argument for temporary free access during launch. Product Hunt users want to actually try what they're upvoting. How can they give meaningful feedback or become advocates if they hit a paywall immediately?

Nika•

8mo ago

What are the most common industries/companies you invest in and what do you use for that?

I'm pretty sure that most makers don't just rely on the income from their tools, but also create some kind of financial reserve, a "cushion" in investments.

1 I'd be interested in which companies or industries you invest in?

2 What was your strangest investment?

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