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WHO ARE THE WORTHY DESIGN HEROES?

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Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Unsung design heroes like Larry Tesler, Susan Kare, and Douglas Engelbart created fundamental UI elements. Corporations often prefer to keep their employees anonymous, leaving great product work largely unrecognized. While the best designs usually go unnoticed, the design narrative tends to spotlight individuals over teams. Still, it's important to seek inspiration from those who have tackled similar challenges and examine their strategies.