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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

When interviewing designers, prioritize their communication skills and ability to articulate their design decisions and trade-offs.

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Design for Startups by Garry Tan (Part 2)

@ Y Combinator

Design for Startups by Garry Tan (Part 2)

09/20/18

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Look for interaction designers who are empathetic, great communicators, and can articulate their design process effectively.

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Designers prefer to work with founders and teams that understand their language and culture, so it's important for you to be open to learning about design.

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Marty Neumeier

12/18/19

@ The Futur

To effectively communicate the value of design, you need to understand how it connects to business outcomes and be able to articulate that to clients.

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Empathy is a key trait to look for in designers; they should listen to your needs rather than focus solely on their own ideas.

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

It's essential for founders to engage deeply with design candidates, especially if they have spent significant time solving related problems themselves.

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Varun Mohan

05/02/25

@ Y Combinator

When interviewing candidates, we assess their problem-solving skills and how they think about trade-offs, rather than just their ability to write code.

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Bob Baxley

06/12/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The best design outcomes come from having a clear vision and understanding of what you're trying to achieve before involving designers in the process.

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Raphael Schaad

03/28/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders should prioritize hiring talented designers early on to enhance their company's design capabilities.

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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

To reduce noise in interviews, it's crucial to define what skills matter for your company, as interviewers may fail candidates based on irrelevant criteria.