About — Christopher Downer

I design software and help figure out what it should be. I’m interested in the decisions that give a product its character: what it makes easy, what it leaves out, and how it feels after you’ve used it a thousand times. My work moves between the overall direction and the details that make it convincing.

I’ve designed Mac and iOS apps that have topped the App Store charts and been featured in the international press, and advised on design for billion-dollar companies and startups that have since been acquired. Along the way, I’ve shared what I’ve learned at conferences and meetups around the world, on podcasts, and through teaching design.

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