Author: TheJoeFin

I work as a Product Owner in Milwaukee. Currently I work several different apps and always open to collaborate!

Nominate the apps you love!

by TheJoeFin, posted in Indie Dev, Windows Development

Building apps is hard. One of the most challenging parts is the feedback is rare and when it does arrive, frequently negative. I love using indie apps on Windows and as a indie developer I know important it is to share positive feedback! Microsoft has the Store Awards which recognizes great indie app developers on … Continue reading Nominate the apps you love!

Can Figma’s new Design AI create concepts for Windows apps?

by TheJoeFin, posted in Design

No. Here are a few prompts and their outputs side by side. a windows app which can be used to manage files and folders a laptop app for focusing, setting timers, stopwatches, and a world clock in a windows 11 fluent design language Design an app which can monitor running tasks and has tabs with … Continue reading Can Figma’s new Design AI create concepts for Windows apps?

Making a living on indie apps

by TheJoeFin, posted in Indie Dev

Building apps has always been a side hobby of mine for years. This year I am making changes which will hopefully upgrade my hobby to a living. That means apps will be focused on delivering value users are willing to pay for and giving them the opportunity to do so. It also means adjusting some … Continue reading Making a living on indie apps