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#8 – Pirijan Ketheswaran: Kinopio, Canvas-based tools, being a solo developer

May 2, 2024
Pirijan Ketheswaran, creator of Kinopio and co-creator of Glitch, discusses his journey as a solo developer, sharing insights on building offline apps, the importance of a local-first approach, and the collaborative features of Kinopio. He explores the technical architecture of Kinopio, challenges faced in building Canopio, and the benefits of understanding different disciplines in product development.
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Quick takeaways

  • Effective problem-solving involves breaking down big issues into manageable tasks, similar to cells splitting to handle excess information.
  • A transition from biology and urban planning to design and engineering emphasizes visual appeal and user needs over dense content.

Deep dives

Resilience as a Design Principle

Designing with resilience in mind involves understanding the importance of adapting to challenges efficiently. An example highlighted is the capacity for cells to split when handling excess information, a concept mirrored in breaking down big problems into manageable tasks.

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