Paul Stamatiou

About:

Paul Stamatiou is a designer and engineer passionate about design, code, and startups, co-founding Limitless.ai and previously working at Twitter.

Website:

paulstamatiou.com

Specializations:

Designer Co-founder Engineer

Interests:

Design Code Technology Startups

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2025-03-13 • web browsers transparency personalization search engine

The author discusses the shift from traditional web browsing to using AI answer engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Grok, Copilot, and Gemini. They highlight the loss of personality, idiosyncrasy, and creativity that made the web fe...

2026-01-12 •

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2024-08-27 •

The text discusses the role of a designer at a startup, emphasizing the need for speed, pragmatism, and versatility. It highlights the importance of being resourceful, embracing ambiguity, and balancing the desire for high-quality...

2023-10-16 •

Paul Stamatiou built Stocketa, a simple portfolio tracker, during the Covid quarantine in 2020. He wanted to learn iOS development and SwiftUI, and the project consumed his nights and weekends for over two years. Stocketa was desi...

2023-04-15 •

The author discusses his experience with digital clutter and the process of decluttering his data, particularly his photography files. He talks about moving away from using a NAS and opting for a small, simple external Thunderbolt...

2023-03-07 •

The article discusses the recent spike in Mastodon usage due to Twitter banning third-party Twitter clients. The author provides reasons for hosting your own Mastodon server and walks through the process of setting up your own Mas...

2023-01-05 •

The blog post discusses the author's shift from Twitter to Mastodon due to concerns about Twitter's management and the need for more control over data. It explains the concept of Mastodon, how to host your own server, and how to f...

2022-11-14 •

The blog post discusses the challenges of shipping high-quality products and the author's transition from large companies to a small startup. It emphasizes the importance of craftsmanship, the difficulties of balancing speed and q...

2022-08-06 •

The blog post revisits the iconic iPod, discussing its features, design, and impact. The author shares his personal experience with the iPod and provides tips for finding and using one today.

2021-11-24 •

The text discusses the current state of crypto and the challenges faced by new users, focusing on the need for great design to bridge the gap. It emphasizes the importance of designing for trust and clarity in crypto experiences, ...

2021-06-02 •

The blog post is about the author's experience with SwiftUI, a framework for creating interactive user interfaces for iOS and macOS. The author shares his journey of learning SwiftUI, the benefits of using it, and the resources he...

2021-03-20 •

The author discusses the complexities and costs of managing multiple email addresses on different domains, and the lack of easy and affordable solutions for this. He mentions various email hosting services and solutions, as well a...

2020-12-31 •

The author discusses how he spent his time during 2020, focusing on building an iOS app and reflecting on his career in design and engineering. He talks about his passion for building detailed photosets of his trips, but how he sh...

2020-12-21 •

The author discusses his experience with the BaronFig Squire pen, praising its build quality, smooth ink, and compatibility with various ink refills. He also mentions his preference for using pen and paper alongside digital tools ...

2020-10-18 •

The author discusses the evolution of RSS readers and how they have adapted to the modern digital landscape. He shares his experience with Feedbin, a paid RSS reader that offers features such as custom email addresses for newslett...

2020-10-05 •

The author discusses the importance of side projects in keeping his skills fresh and satisfying his creative outlet. He details his experience working on a new stocks-related app and the various technologies and skills he has lear...

2020-10-04 •

The blog post discusses the author's recent move from Amazon S3 to Netlify for hosting his side projects. He details the process of migrating his website to Netlify, including the challenges and benefits he encountered. The author...

2020-10-03 •

The author, Paul Stamatiou, plans to write more short-form posts in addition to his usual long-form articles and photosets. He wants to share quick updates, thoughts on design challenges, and new products he's using. He also plans...

2019-10-21 •

The blog post discusses the importance of security keys in protecting online accounts from increasingly common attacks that gain access to a person's phone number. It also provides a beginner's guide to security keys, including wh...

2019-07-22 •

The blog post is about Paul Stamatiou's decision to move from San Francisco to New York. He talks about his experiences in San Francisco, the reasons for moving, and the process of moving. He also discusses the challenges of apart...

2018-06-12 •

The blog post is about the author's experience with the iPad Pro, discussing its features, advantages, and drawbacks. The author highlights the device's large screen, Smart Keyboard, and battery life, as well as the improvements b...