diff --git a/docs/contributing.rst b/docs/contributing.rst
index 24b7e88..cef253e 100644
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@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@ Tips
 #. **starter** labeled issues are deemed to be good low-hanging fruit for newcomers to the project, Django, or even Python.
 #. **doc** labeled issues must only touch content in the docs folder.
 #. Since this project will live on inheritance, all views are Class-Based.
+#. Familiarize yourself with the project design_.
 
 Setting up topic branches and generating pull requests
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