This time we’re talking with Michael Flarup. Michael is many things: the head of a game studio, a speaker at Adobe Max, an author, and more. But most of all, Michael is a designer. He’s most well-known for his decades of work as an icon designer on some of the most beloved apps on iOS and macOS under his Pixel Resort banner. He’s released two books on the history of the art form: first around iOS, then focusing on macOS. Now he runs a game studio, Northplay, where they’re hard at work on their next game, Dinolords! First, Last, Everything is a podcast exploring people’s personal relationships with technology. In each episode, host Jonathan Reed gets to know a guest through three pieces of tech: their first inspiration, their last obsession, and the one that meant everything to them. From some software or a computer to a weird gadget or a first camera. Pretty much anything goes. In addition, each episode features the ‘Something’ segment, a small dive into the past to talk about a piece of technology that you may not have heard of. Weird, ahead of its time, an abject failure or success, whatever it was, it was certainly… something. ---- This episode’s links Pixel Resort.Northplay.Buy The iOS Icon Book and The macOS Icon Book.Sign up for Michael’s newsletter.Buy Michael’s design tools and icons. Michael on Dribble.Michael on YouTube.Michael on Instagram.Michael on LinkedIn.Michael on X.Michael on Mastodon. Download Conduct This!Dinolords website.Wishlist Dinolords on Steam ---- Michael’s ‘First’ pick: Amiga 2000Michael’s ‘Last’ pick: Apple Vision ProMichael’s ‘Everything’ pick: Adobe Photoshop on Wikipedia'Something’: ‘The First Digital Camera Was the Size of a Toaster’ - IEEE SpectrumInterview with creator Steve Sasson: Linda Hall Library on YouTube Contact the show Leave Feedback for the show. Follow us on Mastodon Jonathan ReedFirst, Last, Everything Follow us on Bluesky Jonathan ReedFirst, Last, Everything --- First, Last, Everything is a MacStories podcast. Check out other podcasts from MacStories.
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Tom Hitchins of Byte Review
In this premiere episode, YouTuber Tom Hitchins, aka Byte Review, discusses his creative life that led to the creation of one of the most aesthetically pleasing tech channels on the site. From teaching Photoshop at a college to a lifelong love of Nintendo and Japanese design and entertainment, Tom’s passion for technology touches every aspect of his life. First, Last, Everything is a podcast exploring people’s personal relationships with technology. In each episode, host Jonathan Reed gets to know a guest through three pieces of tech: their first inspiration, their last obsession, and the one that meant everything to them. From some software or a computer to a weird gadget or a first camera. Pretty much anything goes. In addition, each episode features the ‘Something’ segment, a small dive into the past to talk about a piece of technology that you may not have heard of. Weird, ahead of its time, an abject failure or success, whatever it was, it was certainly… something. ---- This episode’s links Byte Review on YouTube. Byte Review on Instagram. Byte Review on TikTok. First Byte Review Video - Lumia 435 Review Why I Left Teaching During COVID-19 Apple REBUILT my Desk Setup and Office with the M3 MacBook Air! Kiroku Studio. Kiroku Studio on Instagram. Kiroku Radio. ---- Tom’s ‘First’ pick: Game Boy Advance SP Tom’s ‘Last’ pick: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Tom’s ‘Everything’ pick: BioShock 'Something’: the Buick Riviera Graphic Control Centre: MotorWeek | Retro Review: 1986 Buick Century T-Type & Riviera CRT Contact the show Leave Feedback for the show. Follow us on Mastodon Jonathan Reed First, Last, Everything Follow us on Bluesky Jonathan Reed First, Last, Everything --- First, Last, Everything is a MacStories podcast. Check out other podcasts from MacStories.
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Welcome to First, Last, Everything
First, Last, Everything is a podcast exploring people’s personal relationships with technology. In each episode, host Jonathan Reed gets to know a guest through three pieces of tech: their first inspiration, their last obsession, and the one that meant everything to them. From some software or a computer to a weird gadget or a first camera. Pretty much anything goes. In addition, the episode features the ‘Something’ segment, a small dive into the past to talk about a piece of technology that you may not have heard of. Weird, ahead of its time, an abject failure or success, whatever it was, it was certainly… something. Contact the show Leave Feedback for the show. ---- Follow us on Mastodon Jonathan Reed First, Last, Everything ---- Follow us on Bluesky Jonathan Reed First, Last, Everything ---- First, Last, Everything is a MacStories podcast. Check out other podcasts from MacStories.
First, Last, Everything is a podcast exploring people’s personal relationships with technology. In each episode, host Jonathan Reed gets to know a guest through three pieces of tech: their first inspiration, their last obsession, and the one that meant everything to them. From some software or a computer to a weird gadget or a first camera. Pretty much anything goes.
In addition, each episode features the ‘Something’ segment; a small dive into the past to talk about a piece of technology that you may not have heard of. Weird, ahead of its time, an abject failure or success, whatever it was, it was certainly… something.
First, Last, Everything will introduce you to interesting people and get you thinking about the technology that’s shaped your life.
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