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Bob Baxley

06/12/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

It's important to give designers constraints to work within, as this helps them focus their creativity and produce better outcomes.

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35 years of product design wisdom from Apple, Disney, Pinterest and beyond | Bob Baxley

@ Lenny's Podcast

35 years of product design wisdom from Apple, Disney, Pinterest and beyond | Bob Baxley

06/12/25

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