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64: Dark Noise - Charlie Chapman

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Jun 13, 2023
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Career Path

  • Charlie Chapman's career began in St. Louis, working with Microsoft stack and web development.
  • He transitioned to Windows Phone and Windows 8 development, enjoying touch-based interfaces and animation.
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Transition to iOS and Dark Noise's Origin

  • Charlie's interest in iOS development stemmed from a desire to work on touch-based interfaces and a need to learn quickly.
  • He started Dark Noise as a side project to improve his iOS skills, inspired by the lack of well-designed white noise apps.
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Dark Noise's Disruption

  • Stephen Hackett recalls the poor UI/UX of pre-Dark Noise white noise apps, highlighting the need for improvement.
  • Charlie's approach, driven by personal need, resonated with users, similar to Marco Arment's Overcast.
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