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A technology podcast that aims to take a positive look at technology and computing. We aim to have genuinely engaging chats with folks doing interesting things in tech that make a positive impact.
What makes a beautiful app interface, a stunning icon, or that little bit of UI magic that shows the care poured into the design process? Our returning guest is Gedeon Maheux, co-founder of Icon Factory, who joins Jae and James to talk about how human design will always beat out generative AI and how the latter is having a substantial impact on their business.
Do you have a favourite app design, or maybe an icon that always gives you a certain feeling? We'd love to hear from you, so please send us a note to podcast@crossedwires.net, or why not come join the discussion on our Discord server.
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Episode Links
Mastodon Links:
Jae: jae@mastodon.me.uk
James: jsbilsbrough@mastodon.me.uk
Gedeon: gedeonm@mastodon.social
IconFactory: Iconfactory@iconfactory.world
IconFactory
Louis Mantia's Blog
Previous Appearances by Gedeon:
Can You Hear Me - iPhone 16 Event
Weaving a Tapestry
A Good Day to Podcast
Ollie, Space Karen, and an API
Chapter Times
00:00:04: Introductions
00:07:17: The State of the IconFactory
00:16:36: App and Icon Design
00:27:22: Designing for Liquid Glass
00:46:26: Icon Variety
00:52:51: More Than Just Icons
01:13:10: Closing Thoughts
Credits
Intro and outro theme: Ace of Clubs by RoccoW
Crossed Wires
A technology podcast that aims to take a positive look at technology and computing. We aim to have genuinely engaging chats with folks doing interesting things in tech that make a positive impact.
