Life & fun · February 18, 2023
Noya – A new kind of design tool
Hi HN. I've been working on a new browser-based design tool that's ready for you to try. The idea is you work on your design in low fidelity wireframes, while still getting a high fidelity output that you can share or use as a reference for your implementation. The way it works is by mapping low fidelity blocks you draw into high fidelity design system & React components. I spent several years working on design tools at companies like Airbnb, and I think the ideas behind many of the tools we built for designing at scale could really help startups and small teams as well. I would love any…
Noya – A new kind of design tool launched on February 18, 2023 with 285 votes, #90 of 3,829 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.
In plain words
Noya is a browser-based design tool that lets users create low-fidelity wireframes while automatically generating high-fidelity outputs using design system and React components. Built by a designer with experience at Airbnb, it maps simple blocks into polished designs suitable for sharing or implementation reference. The tool aims to bring enterprise-scale design workflows to startups and small teams. Most of Noya is open source.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
Collaborative apps for businesses and individuals. Start creating your website, documentation, art, and more in minutes.
Noya goes beyond zero to one — giving you the tools to update and evolve your product over time. Automate tedious tasks like filling tables or organizing assets. Jump start your projects with professionally-crafted templates. Try the connected apps and see what's possible when everything worksfrom noya.io
In the maker’s words, at launch
Hi HN. I've been working on a new browser-based design tool that's ready for you to try. The idea is you work on your design in low fidelity wireframes, while still getting a high fidelity output that you can share or use as a reference for your implementation. The way it works is by mapping low fidelity blocks you…
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