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…
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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.
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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 feedback you have! PS: Most of Noya is open source at https://github.com/noya-app/noya
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