Linear and Figma founders poke fun as UI thrives despite 'TUI is the future' predictions
zeeg · x · 2026-10-16
Linear founder Karri Saarinen observes that more UI is being built than ever, with even foundational labs now competing on UX/UI form factors — a jab at past predictions that "UI is dead and TUI is the future." Linear CEO Tuomas Artman chimed in ahead of the inevitable TUI lovers.
The exchange touches an ongoing industry debate: whether agents will replace or amplify graphical interfaces, with prominent builder-founders betting on the latter.
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