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Explore how designer Ryo Lu transformed Cursor from a VS Code feature-layer into a leading AI code editor in this 42-minute design review conversation. Learn about the evolution from traditional design-engineering separation to a unified building approach, where designers become active builders rather than passive studiers. Discover the inner workings of Cursor's design team and their shift from feature-focused to systems-thinking design methodology. Examine the strategic decision to rebuild Cursor around AI agents and understand the rapid prototyping process using "Baby Cursor" that reshaped the core product. Gain insights into viewing design as a sculpting process rather than painting, and explore predictions for the future relationship between designers and engineers in the AI-driven development landscape.
