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Soleio, former design lead at Facebook and Dropbox, discusses the fascinating story behind project Motion, the importance of shipping and relevance, the strategic advantage of craft in startups, the future of software design with spatial computing, and the excitement of being part of early Facebook culture and the potential of augmented reality.
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- Speed and iteration are crucial qualities for a great software designer, with a focus on quickly shipping impactful products.
- Differentiating between significant and insignificant details is important in software design, and understanding the strategic advantage of craft is key.
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Transition from Act 1 to Act 2: Learning the ropes at Facebook
The speaker, Solaio, discusses his experience as an early design hire at Facebook and the transition from the first phase of the company to the second. He highlights the rapid growth and scaling of Facebook and how it affected the design team. In the early days, projects were driven by company strategy and required quick execution. Solaio mentions his involvement in a project called Motion, developed during a hackathon, which ultimately became a turning point for him as a product designer at Facebook.
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