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Claude surpassing OpenAI might well be simply because they ship things, faster.

What about city specific data? Is that equally/more/less valuable? At what scale do you think?

It’s sad to see companies not spending a bit more on design. Sure, ai will help you get something decent out fast. But there’s a threshold where design becomes an indicator of trust. Especially for b2b software that tailor to large corps. Good design, character, adds directly to the bottom line.

I wonder if there’s a breakdown of their top performing or fastest growing services. It’s interesting how they dont seem to promote the services that much yet are seeing tremendous growth.

Doesn’t math come down to =

The most annoying thing about llm’s is that your answer heavily depends on your prompt, less about understanding the question. This makes us all spend a lotnof time adding things to the question ‘dont donthis, avoid saying this again, etc’ and thus moving away from it feeling natural.

Will this mean that when cost is more important than latency that replies will now take longer?

I’m not in favor of the ad model chatgpt proposes. But business models like these suffer from similar traps.

If it works for them, then the logical next step is to convert more to use fast mode. Which naturally means to slow things down for those that didn’t pick/pay for fast mode.

We’ve seen it with iPhones being slowed down to make the newer model seem faster.

Not saying it’ll happen. I love Claude. But these business models almost always invite dark patterns in order to move the bottom line.

It’s actually a pretty big deal. I always wondered why they didnt compete with Adobe. Even when Steve Jobs was still around. 90%+ of Adobe users are on Macs.

Why though isn’t such a significant announcement on the Apple.com homepage?

I’ve tried just about every system for keeping my desktop tidy: folders, naming schemes, “I’ll clean it on Fridays,” you name it. They all fail for the same reason: the desktop is where creative work wants to spill out. It’s fast, visual, and forgiving. Cleaning it is slow, boring, and feels like admin.

Claude Cleaner, I mean Cowork will be sweeping my desktop every Friday.

Im sure itll be useful for more stuff but man…

Designer–engineer here. After 15 years building products [1] ,from scrappy side projects to multibillion-dollar platforms, I’ve found the most productive way to think about design is as a growth accelerant. The OP reaches a similar insight but keeps it in the realm of product development. That framing is precisely where the friction between engineering and design tends to arise. Design isn’t about making the code look nicer... it’s the bridge between engineering execution and business growth.

Take Dropbox’s much-debated rebrand. Many on HN dismissed it as superficial. What they missed is that Dropbox’s growth had plateaued. The new visual language wasn’t meant to "improve the product" for existing power users. it was engineered to make the product feel approachable to an audience the company had never reached. It worked.

When designers focus on the measurable business impact of their work—and engineers stop treating design as a decorative afterthought—cross-functional frictions fade and growth compounds.

[1] https://fairpixels.pro

Thanks for the feedback. Yes $50 = 1 logo (the one you end up liking/wanting to download). Im still figuring out the best business model that is the most fair while limiting potential abuse.

Makerspaces are fantastic. I've spent a bunch of time in a few in Amsterdam. The only thing that would make them better is a tiny more focus on the business side of making. I've seen amazing things being built, but if there's zero thinking spent on getting it in the hands of people, nobody can benefit from the amazing work that happens within those walls.

the topic is if a generalised group of people should be free. There's no context needed. The answer is a simple yes by default.

Wow this is really beautiful. Is there an algorithm (not api, but available calc method) that can calculate the full year based on a few variables? Like long+lat?

Standing desk with threadmill was/is a winner for me. May not be a fit for everyone but I feel like the constant walking functions as a fidget toy for me. Huge boost in productivity, creativity and I’m getting my steps in. Good amount of water and electrolytes are also part of it.

What a lot of people miss is that it's not replacing Google. It's creating a different way of interacting with the web. For example, I spent last night brainstorming a random business idea that involved international logistics. Because of this realtime Search feature, at some point in that conversation (so it didn't start as a 'let's search some web stuff', just organically happened) The topic of warehousing came up. So I asked it to find me suitable warehouses in 2 different countries and compare pricing. In a heartbeat, I was looking at something very specific, tangible and available. So a 'classical ai chat' became tangible because of this feature. I've had a similar experience a few more times with this feature. So 'searching the web' wasn't even a concept in my head, I was just deep in a conversation and ChatGPT basically went 'Let me find you X' and it just presented it. Google, or any classical search based engine, requires me to have that conversation in my head - then get to a point where my intent is clearly articulated - then I go and insert any search term.

A fast paced startup founder simulator (https://sillycovalley.com)

You mean European supply chains. Devices were produced in EU (Hungary)

So it’s basically a marketing project? Are you aware of some articles I can read about these types of projects and their economics as well as ROI?

Nice! Small design nitpick/tip : center the text on your buttons to make them feel more like buttons. Left aligning them makes them look like labels to some. Small tweak, but can result in better conversion.

You’d be surprised. I’ve seen it happen a few times. There’s no silver bullet or a guarantee that happens all the time, but I have had my hands in doubling revenue 2 times by redesigning one page. Different solutions btw for different companies. Or a major major client that, because of the redesign, used the product and endes up spending a lot over the course of 2 years. And no I cant just replicate that on command but in some cases it’s not out of the ordinary.

I've been running a design agency for over a decade and have worked on many redesigns (not involved btw with OP). One common mistake I notice among designers, and something I always emphasize to my team, is the importance of designing for the business, not just for aesthetics. Design is not merely a visual exercise; it's a catalyst for business growth. I can cite numerous instances where simple or even major redesigns significantly contributed to a business's success. For example, a redesign of the search animation for a major e-commerce platform once reduced customer complaint calls by 20%. Another time, a comprehensive overhaul of a checkout page resulted in a twofold decrease in cart abandonment. Or the major redesign that led enterprise customers to trust a SaaS product based solely on its appearance and got the big co to adopt their product.

Design is an invaluable tool. The amount spent on it is inconsequential if it's not leveraged correctly. Spending $100,000 and making two minor changes that triple your revenue is an absolute bargain.

Niceee. Reminded me of www.sillycovalley.com

This was a fun redesign attempt from years ago

https://fairpixels.pro/work1/index.html

Midjourney

Is there a central place where most downloadable models are available for quick download?

This is an intriguing project you've got here — clearly, there's utility in what you've built. I'd like to offer some constructive insights as a UI & UX designer.

Header: Consider refining the top nav. Placing the title/logo to the left and the notification icon alongside buttons on the top-right creates a sense of spatial balance. Shrinking the search field and centering it would not only economize space but also mitigate the initial impression that it's an intrusive advertisement.

Body: A slight reconfiguration can go a long way. Situate filters to the left and the map to the right to capitalize on users' muscle memory from interacting with similar interfaces. Use Inter (Google Fonts) for a cleaner look. If you want to avoid Google Fonts, just go with Verdana.

User Interaction: Your attempts to clarify map submissions suggest the current UX leaves room for improvement. A single, dedicated 'Submit Location' button leading to a streamlined modal or page can make the process more intuitive. It eliminates the need for repeated explanations scattered throughout the page.

Promotion: The 'Help Us Spread the Word' section risks being mistaken for an ad. Focus on optimizing the core experience; a compelling product naturally invites sharing.

Listing: Optimize space utilization in the list view. Presenting three cards side-by-side allows for easier scanning. Implementing a toggle for card and list views could be a user-friendly addition.

Overall, you've done commendable work. The key lies in fine-tuning the details to make the interface not just functional, but easier to use.

Awesome! Huge improvement. Well done.

Nice work on the tech. The presentation however is a bit dusty and doesn't do a good job of presenting the awesome service you've built here in a way that converts traffic into customers. I've designed a bunch of products tailored specifically to the same kind of engineer. Here are some things I've learned that apply specifically here. Perhaps it can point you in the right direction and help you present your service better:

- you can probably reduce the copy by 70%. The tech is clear, and it should be faster to go from 'Oh wow this is cool' to 'ok I know how it works'. Don't underestimate the intellectual level of your target audience here.

- You also don't have to say everything on the lanidngpage here's how I would restructure it:

Simple OTP The world's simplest way to add One Time Passwords Magic sign-in link authentications to your website.

[Then show the code that the engineer needs to implement] [Next to it you show that gif of how it works]

Underneath you have the signup form.

that's it.

You an leave the details inside a Docs page, or in the follow up email.

The goal here is to explain what you do in 10 seconds and capture that lead.

Great job on the product! Hope this helps you evolve it further.

Every now and then I try to provide some unsolicited advice on the UI/UX of ShowHN products, just because I like helping. But in this case I'm just here to applaud you. there's an elegance in the simplicity here that truly resonates. Both the product & website. The minimalist approach here underscores an understanding of the user's desire for clarity and ease of use. So cool.