The launch of the Android version of my Baller Score app is getting close. I still remember the days when we used to create App Store and Google Play marketing images in Photoshop or Figma – or, even worse, take screenshots of actual devices.Supporting different platforms, screen sizes, and languages means you can easily end … Jatka artikkeliin Building a deeply integrated App Store & Google Play asset creator pays off
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My first mobile app Baller Score is now live on iOS
TLDR: Get it here. All the startup guides say that you should launch when you are a bit embarrassed. Well, as a former lean startup evangelist, I'm a bit embarrassed that I broke all the rules with my first app.I did not start with problem validation; never bothered to validate the solution either. I just … Jatka artikkeliin My first mobile app Baller Score is now live on iOS
Building local & secure survey-analysis tools and other recent examples of using AI in design work
Some recent, possibly inspiring examples of how I've found AI useful in my design and product work. The most interesting thing AI has changed is not speed. It’s what kind of things I can now make real enough to evaluate.Tech validation. There were questions about whether React Native currently provides good enough gesture and animation … Jatka artikkeliin Building local & secure survey-analysis tools and other recent examples of using AI in design work
First sneak peek at my upcoming sailing regatta app
My padel and tennis scorekeeping app is so close to being ready that I decided it was time to start my other project, just to make sure I get it ready by summer. It seems that now that I know how to set up a multiplatform project and plan everything properly, things move much faster … Jatka artikkeliin First sneak peek at my upcoming sailing regatta app
I didn’t know that I could build a native app this slick that runs on iOS, Android, Wear OS, and WatchOS
Original post. AI is starting to make native frontend development feasible again. Here’s a sneak peek at my upcoming scoreboard app: phone and watch apps plus a web-based courtside dashboard view you can use right next to the action.The first version targets tennis and padel, with fully native mobile apps for Android and iOS, and … Jatka artikkeliin I didn’t know that I could build a native app this slick that runs on iOS, Android, Wear OS, and WatchOS
Apple iOS 26 event in Stockholm
Orifinal post. One of the unwritten maxims of LinkedIn is that if you ever get to take selfies at an official Apple event, you absolutely should. So here we go: some observations from the WWDC 25 recap event held in Stockholm last week (thanks for the opportunity to join Annikki Laine). TLDR: if you have … Jatka artikkeliin Apple iOS 26 event in Stockholm
My 10-year journey in the board of directors at Qvik ended – a brief summary of the highlights and lessons learned
Original text in Linkedin. This is the second time my tenure at Qvik has spanned nearly a decade. Yesterday marked the end of my role as a board member, so this is a natural moment to reflect on the journey. Phase 1: Strengthening Design Competence I was initially invited to the board to enhance the … Jatka artikkeliin My 10-year journey in the board of directors at Qvik ended – a brief summary of the highlights and lessons learned
A brief update of some interesting things going on in the Finnish payments scene
Original text in Linkedin. A quick memo on some things payments, based on what I learned yesterday at the event hosted by Qvik (the venue was packed, by the way!). These insights are from the panel discussion and some private chats afterward.✍️ Cards may be legacy, but they work. Apple/Google Pay has managed to take … Jatka artikkeliin A brief update of some interesting things going on in the Finnish payments scene
Motiff seems like a promising Figma killer – smart AI focus on the boring things
Original text in Linkedin. Motiff stood out as the most intriguing company I encountered while exploring the vendor booths at the UXDX conference last month. It's the most promising attempt I've seen so far at blending Figma-like design capabilities with AI assistance.What sets them apart is their unconventional approach. Instead of solely relying on the … Jatka artikkeliin Motiff seems like a promising Figma killer – smart AI focus on the boring things
PWAs 5 years later – still ”soon to be useful”
Linkedin. Last week, I discussed different ways to build mobile apps with my students: native, cross-platform, hybrid, and the perpetually "soon to be useful" progressive web apps (PWAs). I had an old slide from five years ago listing some notable examples of PWAs, and I thought I should update the screenshot.Spotting the differences is left … Jatka artikkeliin PWAs 5 years later – still ”soon to be useful”
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