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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Design should not be for its own sake; it must solve real problems for users.

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Design for Startups by Garry Tan (Part 1)

@ Y Combinator

Design for Startups by Garry Tan (Part 1)

09/20/18

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Design is about creating things for users that work well and delight them.

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Matt Cutts

12/04/19

@ Y Combinator

Design is not just about aesthetics; it's about creating a user-friendly experience that ensures users can navigate and interact with your product easily.

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Katie Dill

10/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Design decisions should focus on solving user problems and enhancing the user experience, rather than just moving numbers or metrics.

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Designers should advocate for users, ensuring that products address not just the ideal cases but also the edge cases that often lead to dissatisfaction.

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Raphael Schaad

03/28/25

@ Y Combinator

Design is not just about aesthetics; it encompasses how a product works and how it is built, affecting the overall user experience.

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Katie Dill

10/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Design should be intentional; choose options that are appealing, easy to use, and bring joy to users, especially in enterprise software.

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Good design is not just about aesthetics; it also encompasses functionality.

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Dieter Rams

06/01/13

@ ArtCenter College of Design

Designers must be honest in their work, focusing on simplicity and eliminating unnecessary elements to create meaningful products.

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Mike Krieger

05/09/25

@ Sequoia Capital

In product development, solving real problems for users remains crucial, whether for developer tools or end-user products.