Metamuse

59 // Infinite canvases with Steve Ruiz

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Jul 7, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Toddler as Primary Tester

  • Steve's daughter, a toddler, has been a primary tester of tldraw, revealing UX needs like larger touch targets on mobile.
  • Observing her interactions has informed improvements and helped understand user behavior in early development.
INSIGHT

Canvas Demand From Pandemic Shift

  • Demand for canvas tools grew as remote collaboration surged during the pandemic.
  • Building a robust canvas UI is complex but essential, and a strong open-source base can speed up innovation.
ADVICE

Leverage Bite-Sized Content

  • Use low-effort bite-sized content like short GIFs to engage and grow interest in your software.
  • Consider a sponsorship model to monetize early access and build a committed user base.
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