
Steve Ruiz
Designer turned developer, creator of the popular drawing app tldraw.
Top 5 podcasts with Steve Ruiz
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Jan 5, 2024 • 1h 4min
The Accidental AI Canvas - with Steve Ruiz of tldraw
Steve Ruiz, founder of tldraw, discusses his unique journey from fine arts to tech, blending creativity with design. He shares his innovative work on collaborative tools and the 'perfect freehand' feature, enhancing user experiences. The conversation dives into AI's role in UI creation and software development, along with real-time updates in collaborative drawing. Ruiz also explores the balance between passion and strategic planning in entrepreneurship, leaving listeners inspired by his insights into the future of AI and creativity.

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Feb 27, 2025 • 28min
Tldraw’s accidental AI play with Steve Ruiz
Steve Ruiz, founder of TLDraw, shares insights on revolutionizing web development with AI. He discusses the challenges of infinite canvas editing, comparing it to Figma, and shares innovative features like Make Real, which uses multimodal AI for easy prototype generation. Steve dives into blending human creativity with AI interactions, enhancing collaboration in design, and the role of foundational skills for developers. Tune in for a deep dive into how AI is reshaping creative workflows and boosting user engagement in design!

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Dec 13, 2023 • 38min
Drawing the Future with AI featuring tldraw’s Steve Ruiz | E1863
Steve Ruiz, Founder of tldraw and creator of the viral AI tool Make Real, shares insights on transforming sketches into functional software. He discusses how Make Real skyrocketed in popularity following a funding round. The conversation dives into the philosophical debate about AI consciousness and demonstrates tldraw’s unique features, including a hackable whiteboard interface. Ruiz also explores the innovative potential of integrating design tools with AI, reshaping how we collaborate and create.

Sep 2, 2022 • 56min
Supper Club × Steve Ruiz Building a Drawing App
In this conversation, designer-turned-developer Steve Ruiz shares the journey of creating the drawing app tldraw, focusing on its unique features and user experience. He discusses the challenges of state management, why he chose not to use canvas, and the innovative algorithms behind the app's drawing capabilities. Steve also highlights the importance of mobile optimization and offline access, making tldraw versatile. Listeners get an inside look at the blend of creativity and coding that brought this app to life.

Jun 7, 2025 • 48min
Steve Ruiz, founder of tldraw - taste, creativity and obsession
Steve Ruiz, the founder of tldraw, brings a unique perspective to the discussion with his fine arts background. He dives into the evolution of his creative projects, sharing insights on the organic development from state charts to tldraw. Ruiz highlights the balance of design and development in crafting effective developer tools, emphasizing the importance of engaging content and user experience. He also addresses technical challenges in design software, showcasing innovative solutions for collaborative environments.