Writing Tools + Apple Intelligence
At Minimal we deliberately took our time to decide how we would integrate generative AI. There is a lot of hype, and we wanted to let the dust settle before building Large Language
60 – 30 – 10
A technique for focusing and optimally allocating effort.
The 60
Choose the single-most important goal in life and dedicate 60% of effort to accomplishing that goal. Once it is completed, re-examine goals, identify
Let's Have Three Abstraction Layers
Let's have three abstraction layers: nature, middle, and human.
The Human layer is designed for humans to effortlessly engage. The buttons on a dishwasher, the knobs on a stove. A keyboard.
Building Collaborative Notes
It’s hard to design and build collaborative software. Everything is tied
together, so a small change in one place has far reaching impact.
It is also extremely valuable. We’re a social
Rounded Corners in the Apple Ecosystem
If you look closely, you’ll rarely find a sharp corner in any Apple product.
From the HomePod, to keyboard buttons, to elements in Apple’s own apps, the
shapes are so smoothly-rounded