Introducing a book that does more than talk back.
this human is a quiet, warm companion for readers of Dr Melis Senova's books. A place to think and work alongside This Human and Design Character.
Three quiet ways to sit with your practice.
This is a response to those who have wished they could ask Melis a question while reading the books. A slow careful companion, built with the books and AI, that focusses on your work and the specific content in the books.
Find the passage that fits your situation.
Think of it as a chatty index. Ask a question, share a stuck point, describe what you're sitting with. this human points you to the chapter, exercise, or passage that speaks to it — with page numbers you can go read.
Do the exercises, at your own pace.
Sixty-one exercises and practices from both books, delivered at your pace. You can do it just in time or follow the books’ order, completely up to you.
Get help applying the principles, in your context.
Optionally ask this human to remember your context and the work you do. Get workshop plans and project approaches grounded in the books and your work.
The platform works alongside the books — you'll want a copy of at least one. Get the books →
A conversation rooted in the book.
Every reply carries its sources. So you can check them yourself.
When you bring a question, this human listens first. Then it points back to the relevant passage, exercise, or practice — with a page number, a citation, and sometimes a question of its own.
It won't pretend to know more than the books. When it doesn't, it says so, and offers a practice you can try instead. Refreshing, huh?
- Every citation links to a page number.
- Your reflections stay private & encrypted.
- No streaks, reminders, or nudges.
That caring is information — it tells you what's at stake in the relationship. In Design Character, Melis distinguishes between honesty about someone and honesty with them.3.
What do you think they’ll hear first, if you lead with the care?
Two books, two journeys.
Each book has its own structure, intention and practices. Both books live inside the platform.
This Human — seven practices.
Read about the book →Design Character — seven characteristics.
Read about the book →From the desk of Dr Melis Senova.
“If you’ve picked up either of these books, I hope it’s felt like we were in conversation. This platform brings that to life.”
Melis has spent twenty-five years helping designers, leaders and teams do the harder, quieter work — the work of noticing their own character. This Human and Design Character are her two books. this human the platform grew out of the conversations readers kept wanting to have with them. Alongside her writing, Melis works directly with a small number of leaders each year.
Quiet, practical, deeply insightful.
“Dr. Senova knows what she's talking about. Here's a body of work you can treasure, savor, and revisit at every stage of your creative life.”
“This Human and Design Character by Dr Melis Senova completely changed my life. The evolution of the designer's journey is so critical - we are in stewardship to others.”
“Oh, it's my number one for reminding me about being a human.”
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Try for free, then signup — no credit card, no pressure. Just a quiet place to think and work, alongside the books.
