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creativity Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Read this korrent: A good default is to look at a thing with no decoration, the same size typeface and no animations, then ask where a flourish of delight would help the user rather than detract from what they are trying to do. A good default is to look at a thing with no decoration, the same size typeface and no animations, then ask where a flourish of delight would help the user rather than detract from what they are trying to do. Last stated 4 months ago
26 May 2026
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Andy Madrick — holds since 2026-05-26 — tap for who they are
Same subject: You know a design is great when it disappears: a superb typeface, good signage or a well-designed door handle is never noticed, only the absence of frustration. — tap to centre the map on it You know a design is great when it disappears: a superb typeface, good signage or a well-designed door handle is never noticed, only the absence of frustration. Last stated 7 years ago
11 Apr 2019
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Sebastiaan de With — holds since 2019-04-11 — tap for who they are
Same subject: The most powerful rule for an exceptional interface is that it feels obvious to use; novelty, minimalism and simplicity are means to that, not the end. — tap to centre the map on it The most powerful rule for an exceptional interface is that it feels obvious to use; novelty, minimalism and simplicity are means to that, not the end. Last stated a year ago
12 May 2025
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Julie Zhuo — holds since 2025-05-12 — tap for who they are
Same subject: The best way to stand out in a portfolio is to show your best work and let it speak for itself, because no one wants decoration for decoration's sake. — tap to centre the map on it The best way to stand out in a portfolio is to show your best work and let it speak for itself, because no one wants decoration for decoration's sake. Last stated 4 months ago
26 May 2026
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Andy Madrick — holds since 2026-05-26 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Delightful moments in a design cannot be forced; a designer can put themselves in a state where they are open to them. — tap to centre the map on it Delightful moments in a design cannot be forced; a designer can put themselves in a state where they are open to them. Last stated 5 months ago
5 May 2026
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Rafa Conde — holds since 2026-05-05 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Don't ask Claude for a design without context: give it as much context as you can, be prescriptive, and don't trust it to be an amazing designer on its own. — tap to centre the map on it Don't ask Claude for a design without context: give it as much context as you can, be prescriptive, and don't trust it to be an amazing designer on its own. Last stated 2 months ago
4 Aug 2026
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Nate Parrott — holds since 2026-08-04 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Often people mistake the depth of thought needed to create something that coheres for making something that looks aesthetically simple, which is almost never the case of anything great. — tap to centre the map on it Often people mistake the depth of thought needed to create something that coheres for making something that looks aesthetically simple, which is almost never the case of anything great. Last stated 3 months ago
15 Jul 2026
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Jason Yuan — holds since 2026-07-15 — tap for who they are
Same subject: It is hard to design something good for users you look down on, because you cannot stay interested in something you do not like yourself. — tap to centre the map on it It is hard to design something good for users you look down on, because you cannot stay interested in something you do not like yourself. Last stated 24 years ago
1 Jan 2003
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Paul Graham — holds since 2003-01-01 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Designers should take inspiration from the world directly rather than from other UI, which is itself already a distillation of the world. — tap to centre the map on it Designers should take inspiration from the world directly rather than from other UI, which is itself already a distillation of the world. Last stated 2 years ago
21 Feb 2025
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Thiago Costa — holds since 2025-02-21 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A big part of taste is delivering high levels of craft in an accessible way so that as many people as possible can experience it. — tap to centre the map on it A big part of taste is delivering high levels of craft in an accessible way so that as many people as possible can experience it. Last stated 5 months ago
21 Apr 2026
BJ
Brandon Jacoby — holds since 2026-04-21 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A company name can have different appeal to corporate buyers versus their customers. — tap to centre the map on it A company name can have different appeal to corporate buyers versus their customers. Last stated yesterday
4 Oct 2026
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Paul Graham — holds since 2026-10-04 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A first draft should not be graded good or bad; it is only the material that taste then gets to act on. — tap to centre the map on it A first draft should not be graded good or bad; it is only the material that taste then gets to act on. Last stated 2 months ago
6 Aug 2026
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George Saunders — holds since 2026-08-06 — tap for who they are
Same subject: "Simplify onboarding" is an action, not a problem, and a roadmap line written that way will not work. — tap to centre the map on it "Simplify onboarding" is an action, not a problem, and a roadmap line written that way will not work. Last stated 2 years ago
19 Jan 2025
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Elena Verna — holds since 2025-01-19 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A company needs someone with a product vision to recover — tap to centre the map on it A company needs someone with a product vision to recover Last stated 4 years ago
5 Nov 2022
DH
David Heinemeier Hansson — holds since 2022-11-05 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A company should define what great looks like for its own role rather than borrow another company's definition. — tap to centre the map on it A company should define what great looks like for its own role rather than borrow another company's definition. Last stated 2 months ago
9 Aug 2026
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Adam Ward — holds since 2026-08-09 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A business, not its AI vendor, bears legal responsibility when an integrated AI tool causes harm to a customer. — tap to centre the map on it A business, not its AI vendor, bears legal responsibility when an integrated AI tool causes harm to a customer. Last stated 7 months ago
20 Mar 2026
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Arvid Kahl — holds since 2026-03-20 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A tool for browsing personal notes and data works better with a conversational interface than a traditional file browser. — tap to centre the map on it A tool for browsing personal notes and data works better with a conversational interface than a traditional file browser. Last stated 7 months ago
11 Mar 2026
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Harper Reed — holds since 2026-03-11 — tap for who they are
Same subject: AI chat apps will slowly eat up most services and provide them to users directly, often without an app or interface — tap to centre the map on it AI chat apps will slowly eat up most services and provide them to users directly, often without an app or interface Last stated 4 weeks ago
10 Sept 2026
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Pieter Levels — holds since 2026-09-10 — tap for who they are
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A good default is to look at a thing with no decoration, the same size typeface and no animations, then ask where a flourish of delight would help the user rather than detract from what they are trying to do.
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You know a design is great when it disappears: a superb typeface, good signage or a well-designed door handle is never noticed, only the absence of frustration.
Holds
The most powerful rule for an exceptional interface is that it feels obvious to use; novelty, minimalism and simplicity are means to that, not the end.
Holds
The best way to stand out in a portfolio is to show your best work and let it speak for itself, because no one wants decoration for decoration's sake.
Holds
Delightful moments in a design cannot be forced; a designer can put themselves in a state where they are open to them.
Holds
Don't ask Claude for a design without context: give it as much context as you can, be prescriptive, and don't trust it to be an amazing designer on its own.
Holds
Often people mistake the depth of thought needed to create something that coheres for making something that looks aesthetically simple, which is almost never the case of anything great.
Holds
It is hard to design something good for users you look down on, because you cannot stay interested in something you do not like yourself.
Holds
Designers should take inspiration from the world directly rather than from other UI, which is itself already a distillation of the world.
Holds
A big part of taste is delivering high levels of craft in an accessible way so that as many people as possible can experience it.
Holds
A company name can have different appeal to corporate buyers versus their customers.
Holds
A first draft should not be graded good or bad; it is only the material that taste then gets to act on.
Holds
"Simplify onboarding" is an action, not a problem, and a roadmap line written that way will not work.
Holds
A company needs someone with a product vision to recover
Holds
A company should define what great looks like for its own role rather than borrow another company's definition.
Holds
A business, not its AI vendor, bears legal responsibility when an integrated AI tool causes harm to a customer.
Holds
A tool for browsing personal notes and data works better with a conversational interface than a traditional file browser.
Holds
AI chat apps will slowly eat up most services and provide them to users directly, often without an app or interface
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