Nuno Coelho Santos
@nunosans.bsky.social
Developer & Designer
Previously at Meta, Google, DeepMind
Based in Tokyo
nunocoelhosantos.com
Previously at Meta, Google, DeepMind
Based in Tokyo
nunocoelhosantos.com
Honda has successfully launched and landed an experimental reusable rocket during a test, with a great video showing the feat. Landing within 37 cm of target.
June 18, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Honda has successfully launched and landed an experimental reusable rocket during a test, with a great video showing the feat. Landing within 37 cm of target.
The new on-device Foundation Models are a big deal. I'm looking forward to using them in future apps and seeing what new models become available. Everything runs locally. No account creation, subscriptions, networking, or data privacy shenanigans.
June 16, 2025 at 2:21 AM
The new on-device Foundation Models are a big deal. I'm looking forward to using them in future apps and seeing what new models become available. Everything runs locally. No account creation, subscriptions, networking, or data privacy shenanigans.
It seems like iOS 26 makes use of HDR to make whites brighter than standard white in select moments like touch-down states and certain text labels.
This effect already exists in iOS 18’s App Store app, where some white text (e.g. white text on a yellow background) uses HDR to improve contrast.
This effect already exists in iOS 18’s App Store app, where some white text (e.g. white text on a yellow background) uses HDR to improve contrast.
June 16, 2025 at 2:21 AM
It seems like iOS 26 makes use of HDR to make whites brighter than standard white in select moments like touch-down states and certain text labels.
This effect already exists in iOS 18’s App Store app, where some white text (e.g. white text on a yellow background) uses HDR to improve contrast.
This effect already exists in iOS 18’s App Store app, where some white text (e.g. white text on a yellow background) uses HDR to improve contrast.
It seems like iOS 26 makes use of HDR to make whites brighter than standard white in select moments like touch-down states and certain text labels.
This effect already exists in iOS 18’s App Store app, where some white text (e.g. white text on a yellow background) uses HDR to improve contrast.
This effect already exists in iOS 18’s App Store app, where some white text (e.g. white text on a yellow background) uses HDR to improve contrast.
June 12, 2025 at 11:53 AM
It seems like iOS 26 makes use of HDR to make whites brighter than standard white in select moments like touch-down states and certain text labels.
This effect already exists in iOS 18’s App Store app, where some white text (e.g. white text on a yellow background) uses HDR to improve contrast.
This effect already exists in iOS 18’s App Store app, where some white text (e.g. white text on a yellow background) uses HDR to improve contrast.
I hope macOS 26 moves away from the current padded sidebar style and returns to the previous full-bleed design. The first iteration of Figma UI 3 had a similar issue. It reduced usable space, and the canvas felt obscured because it extended beneath the sidebar surface.
June 11, 2025 at 7:09 AM
I hope macOS 26 moves away from the current padded sidebar style and returns to the previous full-bleed design. The first iteration of Figma UI 3 had a similar issue. It reduced usable space, and the canvas felt obscured because it extended beneath the sidebar surface.
I often see designers criticize the accessibility of a UI by first looking at color contrast and rejecting anything that doesn't meet WCAG AAA color contrast. I get it: It's measurable, easy to test, and widely known. However... (1/5)
June 11, 2025 at 7:08 AM
I often see designers criticize the accessibility of a UI by first looking at color contrast and rejecting anything that doesn't meet WCAG AAA color contrast. I get it: It's measurable, easy to test, and widely known. However... (1/5)
Apple’s new design language uses their silicon and Metal framework to create an interface that can’t easily be copied by Google or Samsung. Competitors have to support a wider range of hardware, often with lower specs. This is the right way for Apple to stand out.
June 11, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Apple’s new design language uses their silicon and Metal framework to create an interface that can’t easily be copied by Google or Samsung. Competitors have to support a wider range of hardware, often with lower specs. This is the right way for Apple to stand out.
The power of Metal shaders in Apple's UI design
June 11, 2025 at 7:05 AM
The power of Metal shaders in Apple's UI design
I didn't pre-order a Switch 2 or get one at launch. What are the best ways to get hold of one now? Without going via the resell market.
June 11, 2025 at 7:02 AM
I didn't pre-order a Switch 2 or get one at launch. What are the best ways to get hold of one now? Without going via the resell market.
June 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Launching version 1.2 of Quick Codes this week (App Store review allowing), with the following new features:
• Additional Payment method formats (Cash App, PayPal, Venmo, Revolut, Monzo)
• New format selection screen
• New card design
• Additional Payment method formats (Cash App, PayPal, Venmo, Revolut, Monzo)
• New format selection screen
• New card design
June 2, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Launching version 1.2 of Quick Codes this week (App Store review allowing), with the following new features:
• Additional Payment method formats (Cash App, PayPal, Venmo, Revolut, Monzo)
• New format selection screen
• New card design
• Additional Payment method formats (Cash App, PayPal, Venmo, Revolut, Monzo)
• New format selection screen
• New card design
Started making my dream house moodboard in FigJam, for absolutely no reason at all
May 27, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Started making my dream house moodboard in FigJam, for absolutely no reason at all
There has to be a better way to create App Store marketing screenshots across multiple languages and devices. I’ve been doing it like this in in Figma. Open to any better tools or workflows!
May 26, 2025 at 12:39 PM
There has to be a better way to create App Store marketing screenshots across multiple languages and devices. I’ve been doing it like this in in Figma. Open to any better tools or workflows!
Loving the new Airbnb icons when they’re used as illustrations or as part of the main content. Not so much when they’re part of the navigation UI. Still, seeing them makes me want to get back into learning 3D modeling.
May 15, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Loving the new Airbnb icons when they’re used as illustrations or as part of the main content. Not so much when they’re part of the navigation UI. Still, seeing them makes me want to get back into learning 3D modeling.
Now on the App Store:
apps.apple.com/us/app/quick...
apps.apple.com/us/app/quick...
May 14, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Now on the App Store:
apps.apple.com/us/app/quick...
apps.apple.com/us/app/quick...
Launching my latest app today: Quick Codes.
A little app to create and collect all your QR codes.
apps.apple.com/us/app/quick...
A little app to create and collect all your QR codes.
apps.apple.com/us/app/quick...
Quick Codes – QR Code Creator
Quick Codes is the easiest QR code maker for creating, organizing, and customizing QR codes.
• Create QR codes for Wi-Fi, websites, Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, and more
• Paste a link, scan a QR co...
apps.apple.com
May 14, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Launching my latest app today: Quick Codes.
A little app to create and collect all your QR codes.
apps.apple.com/us/app/quick...
A little app to create and collect all your QR codes.
apps.apple.com/us/app/quick...
Help me test my app in your language!
I'm looking for people who can test QR Set in any of the following languages:
🇨🇳 Chinese
🇫🇷 French
🇩🇪 German
🇮🇹 Italian
🇯🇵 Japanese
🇰🇷 Korean
🇵🇹🇧🇷 Portuguese
🇷🇺 Russian
🇪🇸 Spanish
🇹🇷 Turkish
🇺🇦 Ukranian
testflight.apple.com/join/7MhZUB66
I'm looking for people who can test QR Set in any of the following languages:
🇨🇳 Chinese
🇫🇷 French
🇩🇪 German
🇮🇹 Italian
🇯🇵 Japanese
🇰🇷 Korean
🇵🇹🇧🇷 Portuguese
🇷🇺 Russian
🇪🇸 Spanish
🇹🇷 Turkish
🇺🇦 Ukranian
testflight.apple.com/join/7MhZUB66
Join the QR Set – Create & Organize beta
Available on iOS
testflight.apple.com
April 24, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Help me test my app in your language!
I'm looking for people who can test QR Set in any of the following languages:
🇨🇳 Chinese
🇫🇷 French
🇩🇪 German
🇮🇹 Italian
🇯🇵 Japanese
🇰🇷 Korean
🇵🇹🇧🇷 Portuguese
🇷🇺 Russian
🇪🇸 Spanish
🇹🇷 Turkish
🇺🇦 Ukranian
testflight.apple.com/join/7MhZUB66
I'm looking for people who can test QR Set in any of the following languages:
🇨🇳 Chinese
🇫🇷 French
🇩🇪 German
🇮🇹 Italian
🇯🇵 Japanese
🇰🇷 Korean
🇵🇹🇧🇷 Portuguese
🇷🇺 Russian
🇪🇸 Spanish
🇹🇷 Turkish
🇺🇦 Ukranian
testflight.apple.com/join/7MhZUB66
I also believe that text labels are critical for usability. Beyond a small set of universally understood icons, I’d always recommend adding a text label. Too many apps rely solely on icons to convey the meaning or function of a button.
www.chrbutler.com/in-defense-o...
www.chrbutler.com/in-defense-o...
In Defense of Text Labels - Christopher Butler
I’m a firm believer in text labels. Interfaces are over-stuffed with icons. The more icons we have to scan over, the more brain power we put
www.chrbutler.com
February 23, 2025 at 6:08 AM
I also believe that text labels are critical for usability. Beyond a small set of universally understood icons, I’d always recommend adding a text label. Too many apps rely solely on icons to convey the meaning or function of a button.
www.chrbutler.com/in-defense-o...
www.chrbutler.com/in-defense-o...
A friend came to visit, so we treated ourselves to A5 Kobe Beef at Sekishin Tei. An incredible experience.
February 17, 2025 at 3:34 AM
A friend came to visit, so we treated ourselves to A5 Kobe Beef at Sekishin Tei. An incredible experience.
2024 Highlights!
• Helped launch WhatsApp Lists
• Decided to leave WhatsApp to become an indie app developer
• Spent 2 months in Porto surfing and coding
• Moved back to Tokyo
• Started Padel classes
• Helped launch WhatsApp Lists
• Decided to leave WhatsApp to become an indie app developer
• Spent 2 months in Porto surfing and coding
• Moved back to Tokyo
• Started Padel classes
January 17, 2025 at 3:51 AM
2024 Highlights!
• Helped launch WhatsApp Lists
• Decided to leave WhatsApp to become an indie app developer
• Spent 2 months in Porto surfing and coding
• Moved back to Tokyo
• Started Padel classes
• Helped launch WhatsApp Lists
• Decided to leave WhatsApp to become an indie app developer
• Spent 2 months in Porto surfing and coding
• Moved back to Tokyo
• Started Padel classes
Contemplating getting an Adobe subscription, mainly for After Effects and Lightroom. Pixelmator has already replaced Photoshop for most tasks, but I still miss Photoshop. What other apps could replace Lightroom and After Effects? Keen to try alternatives before going back to Adobe.
January 5, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Contemplating getting an Adobe subscription, mainly for After Effects and Lightroom. Pixelmator has already replaced Photoshop for most tasks, but I still miss Photoshop. What other apps could replace Lightroom and After Effects? Keen to try alternatives before going back to Adobe.
Ticket purchased for try! Swift Tokyo once again this spring 🐥🎟️
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January 4, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Ticket purchased for try! Swift Tokyo once again this spring 🐥🎟️
tryswift.jp/_en
tryswift.jp/_en
Folks I’ve enjoyed following for their SwiftUI/high-res prototyping:
@radiofun8.bsky.social
@radcraftor.com
@gavin.social
@johnrodrigues4.bsky.social
@robb.is
And Janum Trivedi (janum.co) on other platforms
@radiofun8.bsky.social
@radcraftor.com
@gavin.social
@johnrodrigues4.bsky.social
@robb.is
And Janum Trivedi (janum.co) on other platforms
January 2, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Folks I’ve enjoyed following for their SwiftUI/high-res prototyping:
@radiofun8.bsky.social
@radcraftor.com
@gavin.social
@johnrodrigues4.bsky.social
@robb.is
And Janum Trivedi (janum.co) on other platforms
@radiofun8.bsky.social
@radcraftor.com
@gavin.social
@johnrodrigues4.bsky.social
@robb.is
And Janum Trivedi (janum.co) on other platforms