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Apple Gets a Patent War for Christmas, Europe's Ability to Hijack the Regulatory Process, Systemic Questions After Adobe-Figma

Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson

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The Evolution of Collaboration in Design and the Rise of Figma

This chapter explores the history of collaboration in design, from the single-player model of Adobe to the emergence of Figma as a disruptive force. It discusses the challenges faced by Figma in developing a web-based design tool and highlights the success of Figma in prioritizing collaboration. The chapter also examines the potential threat Figma poses to Adobe's position in the industry and the concept of Figma as the 'operating system of design.'

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