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#133 - Updates for Startup School 2019 and Office Hours with Kevin Hale

Y Combinator Startup Podcast

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Designing User-Friendly Experiences

This chapter examines the concept of affordances in software design, particularly focusing on Adobe Photoshop and Wufoo. It discusses how intuitive default settings can lead users to discover features naturally, contrasting engaging UX in games with more tedious enterprise software. The conversation also emphasizes the significance of storytelling, effective demos, and audience-building strategies that contributed to the success of their startup.

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