DanielDec 24, 2022
Rafa

🚀 Hand Mirror v2 is out now and Mastodon is the first one to know about it!

It's a complete rewrite of the original and it includes Smart Windows, custom positioning, window masks, Notch Trigger, alternate icons, and a lot more.

Check the thread for some of my favorite little Design Details™ and Easter Eggs 🧵

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hand-mirror/id1502839586 →

‎Hand Mirror

‎"App You Didn't Know You Needed" — App Store Hand Mirror is a super simple app that lives in your Menu Bar (little cozy top right corner of your Mac) and gives you a one-click access camera check! ‣ Need to jump on a video call? Quick camera check. ‣ Need to quickly check your surroundings? Quick…

Mac App Store
Dec 15, 2022 at 8:32amWeb
Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022
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The plan is that I will always tease whatever the next big feature I'm working on is — and while it's technically *redacted* if you're persistent with your clicking you can reveal it 👀
Show threadRobb KnightDec 15, 2022
@[email protected] Just a heads up on this - in dark mode this isn't so "hidden" I can see the text behind without clicking.
Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022
@robb yeah, opacity on opacity 😅 I need to fix this.
Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022
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For the app icon, you can now show it in the Dock and I took some liberties with the "Big Sur shape" to add a handle and make it slightly more vertical while still making it "fit the grid".
Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022

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Most of the Settings UI is custom while hopefully still feeling like it belongs in macOS.

The wallpaper in the preview area matches your light/dark mode state and the macOS version you're in.

Also the label changes from Square to Squircle if you make the corners *too* round.

Show threadSam ShiDec 15, 2022
@rafa This attention to detail is so cool 🤩
Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022

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You can click the "Hand Mirror Plus" label will to change it everywhere in the app for whatever silly new one you like best.

If you've unlocked it you can interact with the grid background

Oh and you can meet the me in the app, say hi 👋

Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022

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"Settings" is called "Preferences" if you're not on Ventura.

And if you unlocked "generously", it'll be mentioned in a lot of other screens too.

Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022
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In the About screen, you can drag the curtain of the app icon to see yourself in the mirror 🪞
Show threadManuel KehlDec 15, 2022
@rafa really love the attention to detail and playfulness 🤩
Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022
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If you try to turn off Hand Mirror Plus… you just can't, you paid for it so it's yours. No take backsies.
Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022
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During the onboarding I had to make sure you were reading, and not just clicking around blindly 😅
Show threadtarasisJan 14, 2023
@rafa I loved this attention to detail.
Show threadRafaJan 14, 2023
@tarasis thank you!
Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022
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That "Notch" icon is just an upside down "Dock" SF Symbol.
Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022

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I've been working on this on an off for almost a year and it sets up a solid foundation for future new features and improvements.

It's also the first time I'm meaningfully charging for my work, which is incredibly nerve-wracking 🫣

Any re-toots/posts/blogs would help a ton 🧡

Show threadJordan BorthDec 15, 2022
@rafa wow, great work. All the details are 🤌 Is it all SwiftUI?
Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022
@jordanborth thanks so much Jordan! All of the views are SwiftUI, but everything else is AppKit.
Show threadJordan BorthDec 15, 2022
@rafa what resources did you use to learn?
Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022
@jordanborth not sure, lots of WWDC sessions, some of Apple tutorials and lots. of. googling!
Show threadJordan BorthDec 15, 2022
@rafa amazing. Hope the launch goes well. Congratulations on shipping!
Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022
@jordanborth thank you Jordan!
Show threadBenjamin DautonDec 15, 2022
@rafa I'm still using the beta and I'd like to buy the real version to support your work. Will you stop releasing beta versions for now so I can switch to the store version or do you still need feedbacks from the upcoming beta versions (and I have to switch to the store version, buy it, remove it and reinstall the beta via TestFlight 😄)?
Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022
@bdauton I’ll probably keep a TestFlight version around to test new versions but it will be minor fixes for a little bit.
Show threadMatthaeusDec 15, 2022
@rafa great work. You should be proud!
Show threadRafaDec 16, 2022
@matthaeus thank you my friend 🥹
Show threadHenry KimDec 16, 2022
@rafa this looks amazing. Can’t wait to try out!
Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022

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For the landing page I ended up building a fake menu bar (with a real clock) and a demo of the actual app!

Also all the assets change to adapt to dark or light mode 🌓

https://handmirror.app

Hand Mirror, for Mac

A quick camera check, right from the menu bar

Hand Mirror, for Mac
Show threadonurDec 15, 2022
@rafa I like the idea to try it out directly from the browser! 🙂
Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022
@onuryrk it's very limited, but I hope it's "fun" 😅
Show threadonurDec 15, 2022
@rafa haha ☺️ Congratulations on the launch 🚀😊👍
Show threadToni / LinkDec 15, 2022
@rafa I love your attention to detail!
Show threadsuzietchiDec 15, 2022
@rafa ok I stopped liking each one of the posts to stop bombarding you with notifications. But I absolutely love the these little details 😍
Show threadMatthaeusDec 15, 2022
@rafa i want to see you in your pajamas in the dark mode photo!
Show threadRafaDec 16, 2022

@matthaeus please Matthaeus, don’t give me any more ideas/work 😂

(That’s brilliant)

Show threadMarcelDec 15, 2022
@rafa Congrats on the launch! 🎉
Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022
@marcel thank you Marcel ✨
Show threadWilliam BoutDec 15, 2022
@rafa Congrats Rafa!
Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022
@williambout thank you William ✨
Show threadandr3 Dec 15, 2022

@rafa Uh! Breaking news on mastodon.

Grabbin' it hot off the oven! 🔥

Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022
@me 🔥 😂
Show threadCrystal DionysopoulosDec 15, 2022

@rafa really cool, congrats!!

What did you use to screen record and follow your cursor?

Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022
@crystal thanks! I used Screenflow!
Show threadCrystal DionysopoulosDec 15, 2022
@rafa nice! Two new apps to download then :)
Show threadDave 🧱 Dec 15, 2022
@rafa congrats on the launch!
Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022
@DavidDarnes thank you friend, and thank you for the help ♥️
Show threadDave 🧱 Dec 15, 2022
@rafa anytime 💖
Show threadmatthammDec 15, 2022
@rafa :)
Show threadOvanDec 15, 2022
@rafa Congrats! I was using Mirror Magnet (via Setapp) but it never remembers the last cam.
Show threadAle MuñozDec 15, 2022
@rafa I didn’t even read the changelog before hitting that Buy button. Congrats for shipping this!
Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022
@bomberstudios thank you Ale 🥹
Show threadAmadeus MaximilianDec 15, 2022
@rafa 🥳
Show threadAlex MabeDec 15, 2022
@rafa I’d like to report a bug - the app is to slick! Congrats!
Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022
@melonamin thank you Alex!
Show threadJan FrüchtlDec 15, 2022
@rafa Congrats on the launch. All these little details are just ✨ ✨ ✨
Show threadMrB 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Dec 15, 2022
@rafa This is very awesome!
Show threadDimerHunton :toucan:Dec 15, 2022
@rafa Absolutely love how simple and practical your preview video is!
Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022
@dimerhunton thank you!
Show threadJoey BanksDec 15, 2022
@rafa congrats, Rafa! I’m still using this every single day and can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on.
Show threadRafaDec 15, 2022
@joeyabanks thank you Joey 🥹 let me know what you think!