SHAPED BY DESIGN alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as SHAPED BY DESIGN (personal development, career progression and creative industries). The closest matches are Mohamed Shabka, From The Culture and FlashBooks. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 14, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About SHAPED BY DESIGN

Shaped by Design is where I share thoughts on design, process, and decision-making, alongside reflections on life, motherhood, and the business of design.

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  1. 1
    Mohamed Shabka31K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 32 days ago

    From recent posts: Mohamed Shabka publishes practical articles on psychology, self-improvement, and behavioral modification, focusing on overcoming procrastination, managing executive dysfunction, and building habits. The content targets…

    Likely audience: Career changers

    2 shared topics

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    From The Culture19K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: From The Culture publishes interviews and essays on organizational culture, leadership, and human connection, featuring profiles of executives and experts like Adam Poswolsky and Grace Dolan. The publication mixes…

    Likely audience: HR professionals

    2 shared topics

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    FlashBooks16K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

    Big ideas and actionable insights from the world's greatest self-help & business books.

    Likely audience: Personal development readers

    2 shared topics

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    Zach’s Substack8K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 17 days ago

    From recent posts: Zach's Substack publishes personal essays on leadership, parenting, and self-improvement, often blending corporate retreat anecdotes with reflections on physical endurance and daily habits. The content targets readers…

    Likely audience: entrepreneurs

    2 shared topics

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    The Daily RE-Wire7K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: The Daily RE-Wire publishes personal essays and reported pieces focused on aging, retirement, and self-reinvention. Content frequently explores intuition, personal growth, and the tension between societal expectations…

    Likely audience: Women over 60

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 28 days ago

    A pop culture podcast & newsletter from your resident cringy millennial

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    2 shared topics

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    Stacker Mail7K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 19 days ago

    Motivation. Discipline. Community. Dedicated to pushing the needle forward.

    Likely audience: young professionals

    2 shared topics

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    Substacklast post Jul 27, 2026

    Qualifications of a Marathon Member: One who is inspired by Nipsey Hussle Tha Great, one that wants to achieve their life purpose and one that gets up daily to improve themselves. If that’s you subscribe now!

    Likely audience: Self-improvement enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    balenalab3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago

    Riflessioni sugli esseri umani e sull'essere umani. Trovarsi o riconoscersi per sentirsi meglio nei propri panni.

    Likely audience: Creative professionals

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 32 days ago

    From recent posts: Graceful Living & Wardrobe™ publishes a mix of personal development essays, wardrobe checklists, and paid challenges focused on self-identity, style, and confidence. The publication targets women seeking intentional…

    Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    I am doing it. I am writing.

    Likely audience: women approaching or past thirty

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Learn more about online marketing and how to grow your presence in the high-paced modern world. Includes insights about the nature of life in the 21st century and how to profit (both financially and otherwise) from it.

    Likely audience: aspiring entrepreneurs

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    Likely audience: Individuals seeking personal growth

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

    Remembering who you already are.

    Likely audience: Men experiencing a loss of motivation or drive

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    Likely audience: women approaching 40

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    Likely audience: Spiritual seekers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    For high-achieving women who want to become the best version of themselves — personal stories, unfiltered takes and real-life lessons on redefining success and building a life that reflects who you are and what you…

    Likely audience: Listeners of personal development podcasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

    From recent posts: Aramidesdiary publishes personal essays on spirituality, mental health, and social impact, featuring interviews with the author about her nonprofit work and educational initiatives. The publication mixes reflective…

    Likely audience: Social entrepreneurs

    2 shared topics

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    LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 30 days ago

    How to create one-of-a-kind presentations, proposals, brands and books that scale your influence for good.

    Likely audience: Self-help readers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 39 days ago

    Likely audience: self-improvement readers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 47 days ago

    From recent posts: Studit publishes reflective essays on international relocation and personal development alongside practical guides to Germany's dual vocational education system, including paid apprenticeship alternatives to nursing. It…

    Likely audience: Expats returning home

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 35 days ago

    None of us really know what we're doing. Here are a few things I've learned along the way.

    Likely audience: individuals seeking self-discovery

    2 shared topics

  23. 23

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

    Likely audience: Individuals struggling with social isolation

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 47 days ago

    From recent posts: Enmistreintaera publishes personal essays on education, psychology, and personal growth, featuring reflective narratives from writers aged 30 and up. The publication focuses on themes such as pursuing dreams later in…

    Likely audience: Aspiring artists

    2 shared topics

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