ChatGPT and other AI services are basically killing @Iconfactory and I’m not exaggerating or being hyperbolical.
Reading this sent chills down my spine.
Iconfactory has a very long history of creating beloved applications and designs for Mac and iOS.
Their designers craft beautiful interfaces, icons, and other illustrations.
To think they could go away because people are using AI generated slop designs and icons is gut wrenching.
I’m a huge fan of Iconfactory work. I use their apps everyday. Two in particular; Tot and Tapestry.
I’m writing this blog post using Tot. It’s perfect for it. Simple text editor with Markdown support and automatic save that syncs with iCloud. It’s an example of simplicity that is absolutely useful. I’ve been using Tot for years to write all of my blog posts, including Saturday Morning Coffee. ☕️
Tapestry is a new app. It is a new take on feed readers. Sure, it’s a competitor to Stream but it’s beautifully designed and implemented.
I’m a Wallaroo and xScope user and I’ve heard wonderful things about Linea Sketch.
Their craft is second to none.
Stream had the honor of being featured in the App Store in October of 2023. I worked with Iconfactory to create the banner Apple needed for the feature. It was a completely painless process and the results were beautiful and better than I could’ve imagined.
If you need someone to design your app, icon, or other materials, give Iconfactory a shout you will not regret it. ❤️