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Ron Conway

10/27/13

@ Y Combinator

The shift from algorithm-based intellectual property to user design and user interface as the key to application success reflects major changes in the tech landscape.

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Ron Conway at Startup School 2013

@ Y Combinator

10/27/13

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Aaron Epstein

02/28/25

@ Y Combinator

The evolution of AI interfaces is reshaping software design, similar to how touch interfaces transformed technology a decade ago, creating endless opportunities for innovation.

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Hosain Rahman

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Design in the tech industry was often an afterthought, typically involving superficial changes like color, rather than a fundamental aspect of product development.

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Eric Simons

03/13/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The future of product development will see fewer engineers involved in UI work, with designers and PMs leading the charge in crafting user experiences.

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Aaron Epstein

02/28/25

@ Y Combinator

The future of software will be defined by how well we integrate AI into user interfaces, keeping users in control while enhancing functionality.

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Raphael Schaad

03/28/25

@ Y Combinator

Good design is a lost art in early-stage startups, and now is the moment for design to have a significant impact as everything is being reimagined with AI.

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Andrej Karpathy

06/19/25

@ Y Combinator

Software is fundamentally changing again, marking a significant shift in how we interact with technology.

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Raphael Schaad

02/28/25

@ Y Combinator

AI design will shift from focusing on static elements like text forms and buttons to dynamic actions such as workflows, auto-complete, and auto-suggestions.

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Nikesh Arora

12/08/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Historically, most tech products were created for enterprise use first, but now consumer products have taken the lead in terms of design and usability.

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Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

The role of designers will become more critical in the future, as they will need to integrate their understanding of user experience with technical capabilities.