David Tapp

Well, I guess it's official. With a storied history of helping countless early-stage companies on their path to greatness, we're now launching Metalab Ventures to invest in the best product-led startups of tomorrow. Let's go! 🚀 techcrunch.com/2024/04/09/pro…

@60fpsdesign Shoutout to @metalab for being behind this one. More to come.

Liquid Glass Charts 🫧

@hemeon Big thanks Marc! Appreciate the shoutout.

I've been working with Metalab over 2025 on a secret project that I can't wait to share - they are amazing and you should def. work with them...

@metalab 🥵🥵🥵

2025, shipped.

@ridd_design We are at @metalab. x.com/metalab/status…

Who's hiring designers / design engineers in 2026? Will share this thread with a few of my favorite people who are looking 👀

In 2026, this is how I’m collecting real-world product design inspiration. From How We Feel’s well-being journal to Metalab’s agency website to Tolan’s in-product character design. I asked @mobbin if they’d give new accounts a discount for signing up. You can get 20% off their annual plan by commenting Mobbin below or using link mobbin.com/designertom

@metalab @playerzero_ai 🔥

PlayerZero—Metalab The embedded intelligence helping teams ship flawless software faster. We partnered with @playerzero_ai across their product, brand, and website to create a category-defining identity and experience for the new frontier of technology.

@socoloffalex Love it, beautiful work as always @socoloffalex

Late night design explorations for the new brand identity project.

Hi. We’re building some crazy stuff coming up. Things that excite, scare, and challenge us all at the same time. We need more incredible brand and product designers to help us out along the way. Hit us up with your portfolio. You won’t regret it. 🔗 metalab.com/careers?utm_so…

@mikesmith187 @logoipsum This is how you know you've made it, Mike!

When will it end?? @logoipsum please remove this logo because uh…..it’s mine.

@metalab @windsurf 🔥🔥🔥

Our @windsurf case study is live. A new identity for the team building AI tools that help developers code smarter and move faster. Now, we're breaking down the strategy, system, and craft behind a brand that stands out where most blend in. Link in the thread.

@joulee Add Metalab Ventures to that list of design-forward folks for the cap table metalabvc.com :-)

The market for start-up design talent has never been more competitive. I’ve had half a dozen companies ask me recently, “how do I get a great founding designer?” Folks, if you are not already bosom buddies with great designers, you’re gonna need to put out a beacon that attracts top talent: 1. Tell a compelling, true story about your ‘why.’ Make a page dedicated to this. Make your story come alive as only you can. Anyone with ChatGPT can write a generic sounding req about competitive benefits and rocketship grow opps. Write about a problem and vision that is wildly ambitious yet deeply personal to you. 2. Express that you “get” the importance of design. This is your ‘proof of work’ that you will value the person that you hire, for ex (not limited to): a. Your page / app / website show attention to detail and care for the experience b. Your description of the job shows a deep understanding of what good design means (do your research here). c. You talk about design work that you admire or find aspirational. d. You have design-forward people on your cap table (ie @designerfund, @soleio, @karrisaarinen, @rsg, @tobi, etc) Ofc easier said than done, but the key is to put some effort into standing out as an incredible environment for designers to do their best work.

Epic rebrand of Windsurf AI by Metalab. All this wave/surf talk is speaking my language!

@metalab @windsurf_ai @studiodumbar 🔥⛵️

Brand new @windsurf_ai. We partnered with the team behind the AI coding tool that’s redefining productivity on a bold new rebrand. Big thanks to @studiodumbar for the sizzle. Case study coming soon. 👀

Suno—Metalab Teaming up with @SunoMusic to create a destination where everyone has the tools to transform into an artist. 🔗 Case study: metalab.com/work/suno

Inspired by one of my best friend’s cancer diagnosis, Biograph was founded with @PeterAttiaMD on the belief that with the proper application of advanced medical technology and early detection, we can save lives.

@kevintwohy Send em' our way Kevin! We're queued up for months and in need of more great folks. cc @sravienna

Design market is strange right now. Keep hearing of very talented folks being let go. I’m lucky to be sourcing lots of designers these days – both for my clients and myself. If we’re mutuals and you’re quietly looking (FT or freelance), please don’t hesitate to drop me a note.

@illfab @perplexity_ai @metalab Thanks Fab. We try man. Game recognize game!

@davidtapp @perplexity_ai The design team at @metalab might be the strongest I've ever come across in my career. And I've seen a lot of them. 😉🙌

The in-house design team at @perplexity_ai might be the strongest I've ever come across in my career. And I've seen a lot of them.

@henrymodis @perplexity_ai Keep crushing! We see you Henry 🔥

@davidtapp @perplexity_ai 🤘

@itsdesignertom @perplexity_ai From my POV, they have the ability to recruit, select and retain 10x level craft-focused specialists across product + brand + engineering. What's even more impressive is there's harmony and shared purpose between all of them. It's like watching a world-class symphony.

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