--- title: "Lesia PIETRI| GoodBarber Blog" description: "Articles and insights from Lesia PIETRI on the GoodBarber blog." canonical_url: "https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/author/lesia-pietri/" lang: en --- # Lesia PIETRI| GoodBarber Blog [Back](/blog/) ![Lesia PIETRI](https://blog.goodbarber.com/_public/profile/e1/e1822db470e60d090affd0956d743cb0e7cdf113-default.jpg) # Lesia PIETRI Head of Product Design I'm Head of Product Design at GoodBarber. I lead the design of the product: the design system every app is built on, the layouts you start from, and the flow that takes you from an idea to a published app. My job is that someone who has never opened a design tool still ships an app that looks considered, screen after screen. A designer at heart, I spend my days on the details nobody names: spacing, contrast, the weight of a title. I write here about design at GoodBarber, and about what's new in the product: the features, the layouts, and the themes. Follow[![linkedin](https://portal.ww-cdn.com/portal_static/svg/base2021/linkedin.3ed8162e2a2b.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesia-pietri-150824116/) ## Articles by Lesia PIETRI ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/98050180-68268471.jpg?v=1789559818.7690928) Lesia PIETRI, Wednesday 16 September 2026 ## [Podcast player, the controls your listeners expect](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/podcast-player-the-controls-your-listeners-expect-a1619/) Switch an audio section to Podcast player: 15 and 30 second skips, resume where you left off, adjustable speed and a sleep timer. ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/97981778-68215789.jpg?v=1789027782.5647185) Lesia PIETRI, Thursday 10 September 2026 ## [How to Design an App Yourself: 6 Decisions, Not 40 Screens](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/how-to-design-an-app/) Can you design your own app?What app design costs, and how long it takesThe six decisions that are actually yoursWhat you do not have to decideAndroid, iPhone and the webWhat about Figma?The checklist before you buildQuestions people askWhere to startMost advice about designing an app assumes you are already a designer. Research your users, map the flows, sketch wireframes, move to high fidelity, hand off to engineering. That is a real process and it is the right one for a design team.It is not an answer for someone who has an app project, a budget, and no design background.The question underneath is simpler. Can you design your own app, or do you need to pay someone? Both answers are defensible. What follows is what each one costs, and what the design work actually consists of once you remove the parts a system can handle for you. ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/97960993-68201373.jpg?v=1788875875.5937912) Lesia PIETRI, Tuesday 8 September 2026 ## [Design trends 2026: AI leaves the chat, the design system makes the rule](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/design-trends-2026-ai-leaves-the-chat-the-design-system-makes-the-rule-a1608/) You have probably spent the summer hearing the same thing: put AI in your app. A chatbot, an assistant, a button that glows. What nobody tells you is where to put it, what it looks like once it sits on a screen, and what it does to the rest of the interface.Every week I read what gets published about app design: Nielsen Norman Group, UX Collective, Smashing Magazine and Muzli, the release notes of the big apps, and the shots published on Dribbble. Here is what the summer of 2026 changed, and what the new season has already confirmed. ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/97664692-68000308.jpg?v=1786526330.4924426) Lesia PIETRI, Wednesday 26 August 2026 ## [The new Favorites section: filter, sort and find your saved content](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/the-new-favorites-section-filter-sort-and-find-your-saved-content-a1593/) Your app's Favorites section now filters by content type, sorts tab by tab, and makes every removal reversible. The new version, screen by screen. ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/97537613-67921950.jpg?v=1785503923.7999883) Lesia PIETRI, Friday 31 July 2026 ## [New Classic Themes to Launch Your App Faster](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/new-classic-themes-to-launch-your-app-faster-a1587/) The hardest part of a content app is rarely the content. It is making everything look intentional, screen after screen, when design is not your job. A theme solves that by handing you a complete visual direction: colors, typography, imagery style, and layout already working together. You bring your content and your brand; the theme brings the polish. And because every theme runs on Smart Design, the result stays consistent however far you customize it. ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/96949398-67571207.jpg?v=1781265030.775972) Lesia PIETRI, Friday 12 June 2026 ## [Build a Beautiful eCommerce App Faster with GoodBarber Themes](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/build-a-beautiful-ecommerce-app-faster-with-goodbarber-themes-a1526/) GoodBarber's theme library has always given merchants a professional head start, and it keeps growing. The latest additions are a set of eCommerce-oriented themes, each designed like a real brand with its own distinct look, proof of just how much range a GoodBarber app can have. Whatever style your store calls for, the right theme takes you from idea to launch far faster than designing everything yourself. If you run an online store or a local business, you already know how your brand should come across. The vision isn't the hard part. The hard part is translating it into a polished app, screen after screen, when design isn't your job. Which colors belong together? How big should the headings be? How do you keep everything consistent from one screen to the next? For most merchants, that's where the project quietly stalls: not in building the app, but in designing it.Starting from nothing sounds like creative freedom. More often it's a roadblock. What moves a project forward is a credible starting point: something that already looks right, ready to be shaped around your brand and your catalog instead of assembled piece by piece. ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/96935079-67561447.jpg?v=1781171600.872888) Lesia PIETRI, Thursday 11 June 2026 ## [A global floating button: one key action, visible everywhere in your app](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/a-global-floating-button-one-key-action-visible-everywhere-in-your-app-a1524/) The action you want from your users deserves to be reachable at all times, whether they are reading an article, browsing a product page, or moving from one tab to another. The Floating Button gives it exactly that place: a button defined once, present wherever your users need it, with no need to place it again screen by screen. ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/96799479-67473825.jpg?v=1780302614.184774) Lesia PIETRI, Monday 1 June 2026 ## [Clean TabBar: a text-only, subtle and elegant navigation](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/clean-tabbar-a-text-only-subtle-and-elegant-navigation-a1512/) Among the three launch layouts of the new generation of TabBar, Clean TabBar is the one that most clearly expresses a search for sobriety and precision.Here, navigation does not rely on overly demonstrative icons, nor on a strong background to signal the active state. It rests on a more discreet, more textual, more elegant writing. It is a layout that gives the tabBar a very legible place in the interface, while keeping a measured presence.Clean TabBar works particularly well in apps that want to leave more room for content, for the rhythm of the page and for the overall quality of the composition. ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/96720437-67420900.jpg?v=1779787234.5411203) Lesia PIETRI, Tuesday 26 May 2026 ## [Minimal TabBar: a compact, icon-only and resolutely modern navigation](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/minimal-tabbar-a-compact-icon-only-and-resolutely-modern-navigation-a1506/) Among the three launch layouts of the new generation of TabBar, Minimal TabBar is the one that takes the idea of visual simplification the furthest.Here, navigation is stripped back to the essentials. The tabBar adopts an icon-only approach, without text, with a more compact composition and a very contemporary floating rendering. The whole element takes up little space, reads immediately and gives the interface a lighter, sharper and more modern presence. ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/96650059-67370877.jpg?v=1779281802.7818358) Lesia PIETRI, Wednesday 20 May 2026 ## [Bold TabBar: a more prominent navigation, designed to structure the interface](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/bold-tabbar-a-more-prominent-navigation-designed-to-structure-the-interface-a1502/) Bold TabBar is designed for apps that want a visible, structuring navigation that is fully integrated into their visual identity. With its distinct tab, its strongly highlighted selected element, and its "More" menu as a natural extension of the tabBar, this layout gives navigation a real visual role. Among the three launch layouts of the new generation of TabBar, Bold TabBar is the one that most clearly embraces its presence in the interface.Here, navigation does not try to fade into the background. It frames the screen, establishes a clear visual hierarchy, and fully participates in the app's style. This layout is particularly well-suited to content-rich or strong-identity apps where navigation needs to be visible, readable, and engaging. ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/96542973-67308757.jpg?v=1778684109.7550025) Lesia PIETRI, Wednesday 13 May 2026 ## [TabBar: here comes a new generation](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/tabbar-here-comes-a-new-generation-a1497/) In a mobile app, navigation isn't just about moving from one section to another. It structures the experience, creates strong visual landmarks, and directly shapes how the product is perceived. With the new TabBar component, we're opening a new chapter in navigation design, with more design freedom, more flexibility in customization, and more refined adaptation to each device. ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/96522141-67293949.jpg?v=1778587716.3902037) Lesia PIETRI, Tuesday 12 May 2026 ## [UneStory: two formats, one layout](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/unestory-two-formats-one-layout-a1496/) In a content app, you often need to strike the right balance between visual impact and readability. Some articles deserve to be immediately visible, while others should remain easy to browse without cluttering the screen.UneStory addresses this need with a two-tier structure.At the top, featured articles are displayed in a large visual format, with the image taking center stage and the key information embedded directly in the card: title, description, author, date and interactions.Below, the other articles are presented in a compact list, clean and quick to scan. The reader gets a strong visual entry point, then continues browsing smoothly.Available for the Home Articles widgets and the Articles sections, UneStory brings real editorial hierarchy to your pages. ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/91063906-64091602.jpg?v=1757657944.2744393) Lesia PIETRI, Thursday 11 September 2025 ## [Story Layout: the immersive reading experience](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/story-layout-the-immersive-reading-experience-a1462/) Popularized by social networks, the Story format has become one of the most popular ways of consuming content on mobile. Now a must-have, it captures attention thanks to its immersive display and 100% tactile use. With the Story layout, available as an article widget for Home, you can now offer this familiar and engaging experience directly in your app. ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/5749366-8572141.jpg?v=1435586245.5312693) Lesia PIETRI, Wednesday 7 August 2013 ## [New Theme : Asian Touch](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/new-theme-asian-touch-a208/) Asian Touch is one of the 50+ themes available in your GoodBarber backend. Use it as a starting point to create your Beautiful App . ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/5730756-8543889.jpg?v=1435586248.4041152) Lesia PIETRI, Monday 29 July 2013 ## [New Theme : Space](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/new-theme-space-a200/) Space is one of the 50+ themes available in your GoodBarber backend. Use it as a starting point to create your Beautiful App. ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/5683216-8476014.jpg?v=1435586250.3778546) Lesia PIETRI, Monday 15 July 2013 ## [New Theme : Diamond](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/new-theme-diamond-a189/) Diamond is one of the 50+ themes available in your GoodBarber backend. Use it as a starting point to create your Beautiful App . ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/5648081-8424265.jpg?v=1435586225.9029045) Lesia PIETRI, Wednesday 3 July 2013 ## [New Theme : Coming](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/new-theme-coming-a181/) Coming is one of the 50+ themes available in your GoodBarber backend. Use it as a starting point to create your Beautiful App . ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/5610850-8390057.jpg?v=1435586230.3675795) Lesia PIETRI, Wednesday 19 June 2013 ## [New theme : One Flat](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/new-theme-one-flat-a167/) One Flat is one of the 50+ themes available in your GoodBarber backend. Use it as a starting point to create your Beautiful App. ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/5622461-8386091.jpg?v=1435586231.504815) Lesia PIETRI, Tuesday 18 June 2013 ## [Beautiful Apps Engine: Update #1121](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/beautiful-apps-engine-update-1121-a171/) You can now restrict reading comments to logged users You can now restrict bookmarking to logged users ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/5395822-8049996.jpg?v=1435586220.784336) Lesia PIETRI, Monday 8 April 2013 ## [GoodBarber Theme : Children](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/goodbarber-theme-children-a121/) Children is one of the 50+ themes available in your GoodBarber backend. Use it as a starting point to create your Beautiful App. ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/5334448-7960329.jpg?v=1435586205.7335813) Lesia PIETRI, Wednesday 20 March 2013 ## [GoodBarber Theme : Old Trip](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/goodbarber-theme-old-trip-a114/) Old Trip is one of the 50+ themes available in your GoodBarber backend. Use it as a starting point to create your Beautiful App. ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/5299726-7908160.jpg?v=1435617682.9839706) Lesia PIETRI, Friday 8 March 2013 ## [How to switch my app in V2?](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/how-to-switch-my-app-in-v2-a108/) All the questions you may have before switching to GoodBarber V2. ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/41269/art/large_x2_16_9/5274405-7870967.jpg?v=1435586207.5606709) Lesia PIETRI, Thursday 28 February 2013 ## [GoodBarber Theme : Play!](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/goodbarber-theme-play-a103/) Play! is one of the 50+ themes available in your GoodBarber backend. Use it as a starting point to create your Beautiful App . Lesia PIETRI, Wednesday 2 January 2013 ## [The Beautiful App engine!](https://www.goodbarber.com/blog/the-beautiful-app-engine-a69/)