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By William Channer | 18 March 2013 | Length: 38 mins

Ryan explains the importance of understanding your user and having empathy. He also reveals how he tackles a design problem, and where most designers go wrong.

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Designing for somebody is a lot like buying them a birthday present. If you want to get them a good present, you have to know them. And if you don’t know them, how are you going to know what they like? How are you going to know what resonates with them?

Ryan Singer leads software product design and development through a deep understanding of interface design, user experience, and technical integration. He joined 37signals in 2003 as a web designer, where he played a major role in launching Basecamp.

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Born : Wisconsin 1983

Favorite Book : The Process of Creating Life

Favorite Film : 2001

Favorite Gadget : My guitar

Favorite Meal : Pasta in Rome

Favorite Music : James Brown / Kevin Shields

Favorite Place : Among good friends

Favorite Software : Vim

Favorite Website : ft.com

First Job : Manual search-engine submission in the 90s

Role Model : Lama Ole Nydahl

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