YC's RFS for designer founders signals a shift in startup building

Claim

Y Combinator just put out a 'request for startups' for more designer founders. This is a signal that design-led thinking is becoming a core differentiator for startups.

Mechanism

YC's RFS creates a pull for designers to step into founder roles, which can lead to more user-centric products and a new wave of design-driven startups.