Things I've Learned Building Web Products

schedule

presentation [15m]

conversation [45m]

lunch

workshop [this afternoon]

hey!

new york

13 random

things I’ve learned while building things

- people love great (user) experiences

- keep it simple

TWITTER

- “get rid of anything that isn't absolutely essential”

JONATHAN IVE | APPLE

- it’s not about being the first, it’s about having it right

spotifywas introduced after Deezer

- instant utility

FOURSQUARE

- don’t care much (about your competitors)

IPOD | APPLE

- build working prototypes on day one

2004 HOMEPAGE | FACEBOOK

“I have not failed. I have merely found ten thousand ways that won’t work”.

THOMAS EDISON

- design mobile first

- be inspired by the best products

IPHONE & AIRBNB

- provide a (restful) API

- make cheap prototypes

two more things

think

big

hire the best people

workshop [afternoon]

- read “the art of innovation” by Tom Kelley [ideo]

- have fun!

workshop

@pierrevalade