Cursor Head of Design Reviews Startup Websites

In this episode of Design Review, a host and Ryo Lu, Head of Design at Cursor, review user-submitted websites built with Cursor, providing feedback on design, messaging, and overall effectiveness. They analyze sites like Crunched, Velvet, Clavis AI, and Code Crafters, focusing on clarity, visual appeal, and user experience. The discussion covers common design pitfalls, such as jargon, poor typography, and distracting animations, and emphasizes the importance of clear messaging, strong value propositions, and understanding the target audience. They also touch on the balance between leveraging AI in design and maintaining a unique brand identity, as well as specific advice on improving website elements like CTAs, logos, and visual hierarchy. The latter part of the episode features a lightning round reviewing additional websites like Slashy, Freya, Finta and Vibeflow, with quick initial impressions and suggestions for improvement.