Hjalti Jakobsson

Hjalti Jakobsson

Software Engineer. Not available for consulting.

Saver Screensson

Saver Screensson creates unique patterns on your display by randomly stacking vector stencils to create a virtually infinite, but aesthetically consistent set of possible outcomes. Screensson contains 340 individual images and 19 predefined color palettes, generating countless multilayered compositions.

Done in collaboration with Siggi Eggertsson.

View on saver.is

Plex

Plex organizes all personal media, no matter where its kept, so it can be accessed on any screen. I worked with their great iOS team for a few months improving the iOS client and helping with the iOS 7 transition.

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iPhone app
iPhone app
iPhone app

Hype Machine

Hype Machine helps people all around the world discover new music. Every day, thousands of people around the world write about music that they love - and it all ends up on Hype Machine. Hype Machine watches over 800 of the most interesting blogs and makes it easy to follow this chaotic world.

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iPhone app
iPhone app
iPhone app

TestFlight Desktop

TestFlight is a free Over-The-Air platform used to distribute beta and internal iOS applications to team members. I worked closely with their team to create a better experience for developers distributing their apps. The desktop app automatically detects new builds and offers a seamless experience packaging and distributing builds. It includes features such as binary validation and automatic dSYM detection and upload for live crash reporting.

TestFlight Desktop is available for OS X 10.7 and later.

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dk Mobile

dk Mobile is B2B mobile cash register that works as a companion solution for its bigger brother on Windows. It allows store and restaurant owners to take orders and charge their customers. dk Mobile has built in support for card readers.

 

iPhone app
iPhone app
iPhone app

XPS Client

XPS Client is an iPhone app for the XPS Network which focuses on the key coaching elements of communication, accountability and planning. It brings all of these elements together in your everyday work tool that is easy to learn and easy to use. Additionally, it has various features for helping the coach with daily tasks.

The iPhone app includes features such as barcode scanning, messaging, a calorie counter and a workout tracker.

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iPhone app
iPhone app
iPhone app

To Buy Or Not To Buy

Meniga is the white-label PFM solution of choice for financial institutions. Their solutions transform raw transactional data into valuable financial information. To Buy Or Not To Buy was a concept app made for their demo at Finovate 2013.

They were awarded a "Best of Show" trophy for the demo.

View press release
iPhone app

Peel

In 2006, I was frustrated with how hard it was to follow great music websites. This led me to design and develop Peel, an MP3 blog reader and player rolled into one. In 2011 I released a completely revamped version that supports smart playlists, keyboard shortcuts, SoundCloud, last.fm scrobbling and includes a plug-in system.

View on getpeel.com

Tónlist.is

Tonlist.is is the biggest digital music distributor in Iceland. I wrote a Mac application for improving the purchase experience for Mac users. The design was heavily inspired by the iTunes Music Store available in Apple's iTunes. The application lets users purchase and download music and have it automatically added to their iTunes library. Unfortunately the application is no longer available for download.

Visit tonlist.is

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More than 15 years of experience designing and developing client software focusing on delightful user interfaces and rich experiences. Extensive experience leading teams as well as collaborating with teams across organizations.

Worked on multiple high-profile applications including software shipping as part of Apple’s macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS.

I have a passion for great design and an excellent eye for detail and user interfaces.

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