In this episode, Luigi and Ravi try to figure out and predict what would the Apple Vision Pro’s future mean for users, developers, and designers.
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In this episode, Luigi and Ravi speak with Michael Flarup, icon designer, game developer, and fascinating creator. Michael discusses the significant yet often overlooked role of app icons in our lives, particularly their impact on our interaction with technology. Michael has dedicated a big part of his career to making some of the most ‘iconic’ app icons, which lead him to author the iOS and macOS App Icon books (you can find them below).
Throughout the episode, they explore the intersection of art and utility in app icon design. Michael shares why he dedicated his career to this space, providing insights into his creative process and when it is time to rethink your app icon. The app icon is the user's first interaction with a product, making it a great opportunity to enhance the user’s connection with your product.
Finally, they discuss Michael’s ventures beyond digital design and his experience in making video games, including insights from his upcoming title "Dinolords".
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The iOS App Icon Design Book: https://flarup.shop/products/the-ios-app-icon-book
The macOS App Icon Design Book: https://flarup.shop/products/the-macos-app-icon-book
Article - The Comeback of Fun: https://applypixels.com/blog/comeback
Article - The Hunt for the Squircle: https://applypixels.com/blog/the-hunt-for-the-squircle
Templates and resources: https://applypixels.com/
Northplay YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@northplay
App icon book: https://www.appiconbook.com/
Dinolords game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2587620/Dinolords/
Michael on X: https://twitter.com/flarup
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In this episode, Luigi and Ravi dive into the vibrant transformation of Reddit's rebrand. As Reddit gears up for a potential 2024 IPO, our host explore the brand elements, from the beloved Snoo mascot to the unique terminology of 'r/' and the iconic upvote-downvote mechanisms. Pentagram, the design powerhouse, plays a crucial role, identifying four key traits that define Reddit's essence.
They discuss the character development process, from rendering the 2D Snoo icon in 3D to introducing a menu of emoji-like Snoos. Also, they mention the new core illustration style, featuring heroic 3D icons. How the typeface undergoes a transformation with Reddit Sans and the addition of a conversation bubble, mirroring core user actions.
Additionally, Luigi and Ravi highlight how motion design takes center stage, relying on multimodal elements, including a character hero with an expressive antenna. They explore the simplified color palette and its impact on Reddit's use and product development.
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In this episode, Luigi and Ravi deep dive into Humane’s new product—the AI Pin, a wearable gadget that transcends norms with its projected display and AI application. They begin with a glimpse into the talented team behind Humane, including ex-Apple members who played key roles in iPhone, Safari, mouse, and other Apple innovations. Additionally they discuss the storytelling of the brand, an exploration of CosmOS, emphasising its unique selling point—speed of thought—powered by OpenAI. Finally, they debate privacy concerns, and how the AI Pin can potentially disrupt the way we interact with devices.
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In this episode, Luigi and Ravi dive into the world of Gran Turismo's game design. They begin with the inception of the iconic series, highlighting Gran Turismo 1's remarkable journey. Additionally they discuss how hardware optimisation sets the design of the game, from 300 polygons in early games to 500,000 in Gran Turismo 5. They also discuss Gran Turismo Sophy, an AI that sees the virtual environment as a dynamic map, using machine learning algorithms to adapt to various conditions.
Luigi and Ravi explore the intersection of game design and technology, discussing Vision GT, VR's role, and the balance between fantasy and authenticity. Finally, they wrap up with a critical analysis of game design principles, citing Rahul Vohra's insights and expressing disappointment with Gran Turismo 7's missed opportunities.
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In this episode, Luigi and Ravi dive into aftermath of Apple's 'Scary Fast' Event. Apple unveiled the new M3 chip lineup. They dissects the event, discuss the manufacturing of the 3 nanometer technology and how Apple decided to position the new chip to gamers and AI developers. Luigi, brings a theory about the new Apple Pencil, and how it might be used with the new Vision OS. Ravi raises a thought-provoking question, pondering who is the real target audience for the MacBook Pro.
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In this episode, Luigi and Ravi dive into a brief story about Shazam’s user experience evolution. A journey that began in 2002 and reached new heights with Apple's acquisition in 2018. Shazam's ingenious design simplified the user experience, addressing music discovery and a vast song database. Explore how a simple text-based interface transformed the way we identify songs. Luigi and Ravi also discuss the technological marvel that powers Shazam, from acoustic fingerprinting to spectral analysis. Learn how it turned complex audio data into song names with a single button press. Finally they discuss the future of music discovery, similar to the Music Genome Project and its impact on music curation.
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In this episode, Luigi and Ravi are joined by the visionary Dr. Nikhil Jacob as we embark on a journey into the world of mixed, virtual, and augmented reality. Nikhil is a researcher in human computer interaction, iOS developer, author, and a forward thinker trying to empower creators to push the boundaries of mixed reality experiences.
We dive into Nikhil’s content creator journey in the spatial computing era, where the digital and physical realms converge. He shares his firsthand experience of navigating the spatial computing development experience, and why it represents great opportunities for the creative problem-solvers in the world. We also discuss which platform is better positioned to succeed in the mixed reality market between Apple and Meta. Finally, we discuss the nature of reality where the digital and physical world blur, future of human interaction, and which could be the killer app for this platform.
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Nikhil’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2p6W2C-fLuibH7G8uVbuNg
Nikhil’s Book - The Next Big Skill: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Next-Big-Skill-Nikhil-Jacob-ebook/dp/B0CH7HT1QW
Nikhil’s Course - Reality Uni: https://www.realityuni.com/
Meta Codec Avatar: https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/28/22751177/facebook-meta-codec-avatar-real-time-environment-rendering-neural-interface
Apple Vision Pro: https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/
Meta’s Oculus: https://www.meta.com/gb/quest/quest-pro/
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In this episode, Luigi and Ravi delve into the intricate world of digital privacy and user experience. They start by discussing the onboarding experience of Threads, the new Meta app. They dissect how the design choices of the experience impact the user’s data-sharing decisions. Comparing them to Apple’s design decisions on their App Store. Putting these together, they dive into how the iOS update to allow users to opt out of sharing their IDFA tag, has resulted in serious consequences on the advertising industry. The conversation takes an ethical turn, pondering the existence of "ethical ads" and whether new advertising segments could emerge. Finally, they dive into how could we create higher value user experience to capture only the required user data.
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It’s another Apple event which means it’s another episode. Yes, it might have been a yawn fest, but…. Ok, well maybe there is no but, but at least it meant that Ravi and Luigi could create and share this podcast with you.
Plus: Luigi and Ravi give their product ideas for free - hope you’re listening Apple.
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In this episode, Luigi and Ravi literally go into Blank Street Coffee, a coffee company that's been making waves in the industry. From their remarkable financial achievements to their innovative approach to coffee-making, Blank Street Coffee is redefining the way we enjoy our daily caffeine mix.
Blank Street Coffee made headlines last year when they secured an astonishing $67 million in funding from high-profile venture capital funds like General Catalyst and Tiger Global, as well as the founders of Allbirds and Warby Parker, and even the real estate giant Tishman Speyer. Learn how these investments have fueled their rapid expansion, with an incredible 60 shops sprouting around the world in just two years.
Luigi and Ravi discuss the purpose of ‘another’ coffee shop. Their mission is simple: serving a clean, natural, and high-quality menu to customers at affordable prices. At Blank Street, a 16-ounce iced latte priced at $4.25, competes with giants like Dunkin' ($3.75) and Starbucks ($5.50). As one co-founder puts it, they aim to be the go-to place for that "our goal is not to make the best coffee, we just make a really good cup of coffee that you drink twice a day, every day."
Lastly, they delve into the world of Eversys, the company behind the cutting-edge coffee machines that power Blank Street Coffee's success. Discover the partnership between Eversys and the De'Longhi Group, as well as their mission to elevate the role of the barista and let human skills flourish in coffee-making.
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In this episode, Luigi and Ravi explore a captivating blend of economics, architecture, and community impact. They begin with a curious observation about the new Oppenheimer film and the use of the Futura typeface. Then, followed by a dissection of the On Shoes' London in-store experience, has the On brand lived up to its brand standards? Shifting gears, Luigi and Ravi give us a glimpse of Real Madrid’s €1 billion Santiago Bernabeu's stadium rebuild, an endeavour set to redefine sports and tourism.
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In this episode, Luigi and Ravi dive into the world of multiplayer web apps, exploring how they revolutionize online interactions such as Figma, Google Docs, Notion, Call of Duty, and Mario Kart, highlighting the core networking components crucial for multiplayer live online experiences.
They discuss the complexities of maintaining synchronization among players and ensuring accurate representation of game events. They explore how making design decisions on networking architectures and protocols impact the trade-off between reliability and speed, making the difference in your user experience. Drawing insights from Call of Duty's "Favour the Shooter" rule, they illustrate how delayed data impacts the experience. Finally, Luigi and Ravi celebrate the immense value of multiplayer online experiences has brought to our society. Next time you encounter a multiplayer app experience, you will not look at it the same way.
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Arcade Font Design By Us episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/76uPu7kAqcU4bvJinTg3dt?si=1ovwAup8QKGAMHPZnt1p5w
What happens when you click undo (ctrl+Z): https://liveblocks.io/blog/how-to-build-undo-redo-in-a-multiplayer-environment
Figma as a file editor: https://digest.browsertech.com/archive/browsertech-digest-figma-is-a-file-editor/
The mother of all demos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mother_of_All_Demos
How Figma works: https://www.figma.com/blog/how-figmas-multiplayer-technology-works/
Liveblocks: https://liveblocks.io
Reflect: https://reflect.net/
In this episode Ravi and Luigi discuss what learning Design looks like. Fresh off the back of graduating from Shillington College, Ravi shares some of the tips he picked up in this 9 month course. Plus: can you systematise creativity?
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In this episode, Luigi and Ravi explore Threads, the new social media app launched by Meta. Threads experienced unprecedented success, attracting 70 million users within its first few days and surpassing other Twitter competitors. Its integration with Instagram allowed for seamless profile and content transfer. Threads signifies a shift towards protocol-based social media, does it really? With plans to enable access to an open social media protocol in the future. Luigi and Ravi discuss the limitations of walled garden platforms and the advantages of open protocols, including increased competition and user control. They also emphasise the importance of user education and the development of compelling applications to drive adoption of protocol-based social media. The vision is a future where users have unified digital identities across platforms, fostering collaboration and growth within the social media landscape. Finally, Luigi and Ravi highlight the potential implications for users and companies, including the flexibility to switch platforms without starting from scratch and the opportunity for developers to innovate on shared social media infrastructure. So, what does the future of social media has in store for us?
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In this episode Luigi and Ravi revive one of the earlier episodes about a very important topic, that defines how we design a more inclusive world.
Inclusive Design enables the full range of human diversity by including a range of perspectives throughout the design process. In this episode, Luigi and Ravi talk about Microsoft’s eye-opening Inclusive Design Toolkit that enables designers to push their design thinking skills to fit a wider audience and create superior products.
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In this episode, Luigi and Ravi embark on an immersive journey to uncover the intricacies of the enhanced visionOS documentation. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for user experience, they explore the fundamental design characteristics that define visionOS. They showcase the limitless canvas provided by Apple Vision Pro, where virtual content seamlessly blends with the physical world. They shine a spotlight on the revolutionary Spatial Audio capabilities of visionOS. They guide viewers through captivating sound design explorations, such as opening a window with a touch of realism, and creating a serene and immersive soundscape. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a balance between providing meaningful feedback and avoiding overwhelming users, suggesting techniques like randomizing sound elements to enhance the overall experience. Luigi and Ravi highlight the integration of inclusive design and accessibility within visionOS. They delve into features like VoiceOver, Switch Control, and Guided Access, which empower users to personalize their interactions based on their specific needs.
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In this episode, Luigi and Ravi take a deep dive into the intriguing world of the Arc Browser in this episode of Design By Us. They'll explore the browser's features, design philosophy, and all the quirky aspects that make it either an interesting browsing experience or... well, maybe not so much! They explore the features, design philosophy, and unique aspects of this browser developed by The Browser Company. Also, they share their favorite features including what makes Arc special to them, and some predictions about where Arc might go in the future. Luigi and Ravi then shift their focus to The Browser Company's design system, shedding light on the brand architecture and the decision to give their first product a distinct name from the company itself. They delve into the company's unique branding approach and how they embody a scrappy mindset. Deep dive into the intriguing universe of the Arc Browser.
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In this episode, Luigi and Ravi explore the Apple Campus, an architectural marvel designed by Norman Foster. Opened in 2017, the campus embodies innovation and collaboration, with 175 acres of land and a main building worth $4.17 billion. Powered by 100% renewable energy and featuring the world's largest panels of curved glass, the campus is a symbol of Apple's commitment to sustainability. With 12,000 employees, the campus fosters creativity and idea-sharing through its design. The campus includes a 930m2 fitness center, the Steve Jobs Theatre, and unique offerings like baby clothes and a designated AR area. The Apple Campus synergizes with Pixar Campus, encouraging collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas. From the central cafeteria to the base isolation system, every aspect of the campus reflects Apple's dedication to excellence and employee well-being. Finally, they uncover the visionary design decisions and personal attachment of Steve Jobs to the Apple Campus.
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It's that time of the year again—WWDC is here! As it is tradition, Luigi and Ravi discuss the dive deep into all the exciting announcements made at Apple's annual developer conference. Apple announced their long-awaited mixed reality headset, VisionPro, along with other iOS, MacOS, and WatchOS features. Is the new era of spatial computing really here? This is a long one, enjoy!
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