<ul><li>Working as a solo UX/UI designer in a startup can be an exhilarating experience, but failure is inevitable in growth.</li><li>Lessons learned from a failed startup include focusing on MVP alignment, user-centric development, and asking 'What for?' at every step.</li><li>Purpose-driven development and real user needs prioritization are essential in avoiding unnecessary features.</li><li>Using existing solutions, hypothesis-driven focus, and tools like Figma can accelerate development and enhance product value.</li><li>Effective communication, active collaboration, and transparency are key to team success in a startup environment.</li><li>Adapting quickly, maintaining a growth mindset, and developing a design system with reusable components are crucial for flexibility-driven design.</li><li>Failure is an opportunity for learning and growth, helping designers become better problem solvers and collaborators.</li><li>Recommended books for building successful startups include 'The Lean Startup' and 'ReWork.'</li></ul>

Lessons I’ve Learned as a UX/UI Designer in a Failed Startup

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