How implementation models hinder good design.
I’ve noticed a recurring mistake that most early-stage startup founders tend to make. My experience working with over a dozen startups has consistently highlighted this issue. This is mostly intended for founders and early teams. It will also be useful to those working on something new. I’ve seen positive results in my work with early products, and some of the ideas and discussions have been helpful to the founders I’ve worked with. That’s why I decided to write it all down and share it. The text came out quite lengthy, but hopefully, you’ll find something useful in it.
Before we begin, let me give you a brief overview of what you’ll find here:
- What is a founder’s mistake: an analysis of a common mistake founders make when designing interfaces.
- What are mental models: a brief overview of mental models and their importance for product design.
- My experience of exploring mental models: personal impressions of applying mental models in developing a biotech platform.
- Frameworks and tips for using mental models: practical advice for founders on how to incorporate mental models into their work, even without a designer on the team.
