Tim Liao

Tim Liao

Minduck
Co-Founder of Minduck
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What’s the best lesson you’ve learned on Product Hunt?

The best lesson I ve learned through my Product Hunt journey is that . I ve had launches where everything felt perfectly aligned , , but they didn t gain traction simply because I didn t prioritize building pre-launch momentum or engaging the community beforehand. On the flip side, I ve also seen products unexpectedly take off when the community genuinely resonated with their story, even if the prep wasn t perfect. Another valuable takeaway? ; . I ve relaunched products after initial setbacks, refined based on feedback, and ended up with surprising success. The journey taught me to listen, adapt, and never take even the smallest wins for granted. What s been your key takeaway?
Casper Brix

1yr ago

What country are you from? 🌏

Interested to hear where the PH people are from
Casper Brix

1yr ago

I’m an author and C-level, now working with AI to help first-time authors write their book AMA

I work at C-level in one of the countries fastest growing e-commerce and I ve written and published a best-selling book Now, I m working to built a new AI platform to help first-time authors write and publish their first book Why? To help people share their knowledge with the world AMA
Sunny Kumar

1yr ago

Hey folks! How many of you use short video generator tools for content creation, like InVideo.

I d like to hear about your experiences and which specific features you like. https://www.vadoo.tv/ai-youtube-... Additionally, you should try our tool Vadoo AI, for creating YouTube Shorts and faceless videos for various social media platforms.
Sajin S

1yr ago

What skills and industries will dominate the job market in the next decade?

How can we prepare for a future of automation, remote work, and the gig economy? The workforce is undergoing a rapid transformation. Let's discuss emerging job roles, essential skills, and strategies to stay ahead of the curve. Share your insights on how to navigate the changing landscape of work, including the rise of remote work and the gig economy.
Tim Liao

1yr ago

What’s your favorite AI app in 2024?

The rise of AI applications has been a defining trend. While 2023 saw an explosion of new AI models and platforms, 2024 has marked a shift towards practical, user-friendly AI applications designed for daily life and work. I ve noticed more and more people around me integrating AI apps into their routines, whether for productivity, creativity, or even leisure. This adoption seems to be growing steadily, reflecting how these tools are becoming indispensable in both personal and professional settings. So, I d love to hear your thoughts: What are your top three favorite AI apps this year? Let s share and discuss how these tools are shaping the way we work and live! Feel free to share your insights and experiences below.
Tim Liao

1yr ago

How do you see AI transforming the way we explore new knowledge?

As AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity gain traction, many users are turning to them for fast answers. But does this speed come at the cost of deeper understanding? How can AI tools better spark curiosity and empower users to explore rather than just consume knowledge? Let s discuss! Or you can share some tool you like to learn about new something
Tim Liao

1yr ago

How AI Tools Transformed Me into a Digital Creator and Engineer in 2024

Hi everyone, I m Tim, a designer turned digital creator, part-time front-end engineer, and semi back-end engineer thanks to AI tools! This year has been a journey of transformation for me, and I d love to share my experiences and favorite tools that made this possible: 1.Framer: My journey into website creation started with Framer, a no-code tool (though not heavily AI-driven) that allowed me to build my first website It was a pivotal moment for me as a creator! 2.MidJourney: For visual storytelling, I combined ChatGPT (to help craft precise image prompts) and MidJourney to design visuals for my blog
Spike Wang

1yr ago

What software should a complete beginner use for animation production?

Hello everyone, this is my first post in the community. To promote my product, I recently started trying to create promotional animations for it. However, I have no experience in animation production. I spent a lot of time trying to make animations using PowerPoint, but I was not satisfied with the final result. I sincerely want to ask everyone: If I were to start learning animation production from scratch, which software should I try? Or, I would love to know which animation software you find interesting. I'm really looking forward to your responses.
Tim Liao

1yr ago

What’s your favorite tool for visualizing complex ideas?

When it comes to sharing complex ideas, I often rely on direct conversations with friends or partners. Misunderstandings can easily lead others in the wrong direction, wasting valuable team time. To avoid this, I focus on tools that make my thoughts clearer and more structured. For tools, I usually turn to Keynote when I need a flexible whiteboard space to lay out ideas visually. Adding elements like relationships and logical connections helps make my thoughts easier to understand. If time is short, I switch to mind maps. My go-to tool is XMind
Muhammad I B

1yr ago

Launching this Sunday - what would you recommend?

I'm doing my first ever PH launch this Sunday for https://www.producthunt.com/prod... As a frightened newbie, I'd love to know any suggestions you might have for me in the week leading up to the launch!
Tim Liao

1yr ago

Challenges of Building AI Tools That Truly “Understand” User Intent

In AI product development, interpreting user intent is a critical challenge especially when users are exploratory or vague. How do you guide users effectively without overwhelming them? For a long time, most SaaS products have been expert systems : the workflows and user inputs were strictly predesigned by developers. If you wanted to tell the system your preferences, you d fill out a form or select predefined options. Essentially, the user adapted to the tool. But in the AI era, I see a fundamental shift: the system should actively adapt to each user. Instead of a rigid, form-based flow, AI-driven products can accommodate fluid, natural inputs letting users express their intent however they like. This is a step beyond user-friendly ; it s what I call human-like design, where the software meets people on their terms. Join the Discussion: I d love to hear from you! If this perspective resonates with you, feel free to share your thoughts, ideas, or examples in the comments. To spark discussion, here are a few questions to those great makers and marketing master in product hunt I m curious about: - How do you build systems that guide users without overwhelming them, especially when users aren t sure what they want? - Have you implemented frameworks or strategies to make AI systems adapt to users in real-time? What worked, and what didn t? - What s your approach to validating whether your AI truly captures user intent, instead of forcing users to adapt to preset flows? - Do you know of any products or tools that have successfully achieved this kind of human-like adaptability?
Tim Liao

1yr ago

How do you market tools for lifelong learners?

In today's AI-driven world, there are plenty of tools that make it easy to create high-quality marketing videos or images. For example, CapCut is a simple and user-friendly video editing tool, Caption
Tim Liao

1yr ago

How Can AI Revolutionize the Way We Explore and Structure Knowledge?

Every day, we engage with new knowledge and information. Some of us seek quick answers, while others want deeper connections between ideas, aiming to build perspectives, master knowledge, and even retrieve it quickly when needed. With the rise of AI tools, how we interact with and learn from information is evolving rapidly. I ve been researching this space and want to share four exciting AI-driven applications from Google that address these needs in different ways: 1. Google Search with Note & Follow: This feature allows users not only to find answers but also to contribute and follow curated knowledge cards, empowering collaboration and community learning. It's for everyone. 2.Learn About
Ghulam Abbas

12mo ago

How do interactive Mind Maps enhance the learning experience on Minduck Discovery?

Interactive Mind Maps on Minduck Discovery enhance the learning experience by transforming the way users engage with information. Here s how: Visual Clarity Mind Maps break down complex topics into manageable chunks, displaying key points and connections in an intuitive, visual format. This helps users grasp concepts faster and retain information more effectively. Interactivity