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Raphael Schaad - Designing a startup from 0 to acquisition

May 23, 2024
48:09
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Raphael Schaad, design founder of Cron (which became Notion Calendar), shares insights on sketching, MVP identification, building Cron in YC during COVID, designing dialogues, and lessons as a first-time design founder.
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Quick takeaways

  • Designing a startup involves identifying the MVP of the problem and focusing on user needs.
  • Building a successful product requires a balance between innovation and responsive adjustments to user feedback.

Deep dives

Shift to Framer from Figma in Design Community

A trend in the design community is the rapid shift towards using Framer, driven by renowned designers like Joey Banks and Ryan Scott. Framer's similarity to Figma reduces the learning curve, making the transition seamless. Noteworthy designers have described the experience of building projects on Framer as almost magical, reflecting the platform's user-friendly nature and efficiency.

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