Software has to be designed by hackers who understand design, not designers who know a little about software. If you can't design software as well as implement it, don't start a startup.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Software requires builders who understand both code and design. Pure designers lack the implementation insight needed for successful startups.
- In plain terms
- Software needs builders who know code and design; designers who don't code shouldn't start a software startup.
- What can you take from it?
- Technical founders must understand both implementation and design to succeed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does your team have technical design insight?
- Who will implement your vision?
Another view
Great designers can partner with engineers to make successful products.
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