Tom de Visser

Figuring it out in public

– 26/08/26
– 29/08/26

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

Most Pomodoro apps that should help you focus, are secretly distracting you with statistics, streaks, and trying to create a brand

That’s why I launched my first completely free macOS app, Shuki

It’ll blend right in with your MacBook, is super lightweight, has handcrafted sound effects and lets you personalize around what matters, the functionality that helps you focus

You can download it now from the App Store – if you like it, I hope you will leave a review!

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

Yo, this is fun! It's crazy how these tiny animations can make such a difference

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

For later reference, this is where I started learning motion design in Figma, just some simple staggered ease-out back animations

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

This is fun, feels like playing! Figma has some cool courses on its Learn site, I hope they're going to add more

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

For later reference, this is where I started learning motion design in Figma, just some simple staggered ease-out back animations

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

I feel like I have the development skills down for creating iOS and macOS apps – my next goal is to get better at design

Most viral apps are not purely functional, they also connect emotionally, often through the use of recognizable mascots, but also through characteristic motion

So with two MVPs shipped, I'm going to pivot to learning and improving my design skills, and iterate on the designs of my current apps – curious to see where that'll bring me!

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

@marclou What if you wear a cap daily? 😅

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

@thijsmakes @marclou I studied songwriting, I play the guitar and piano

Interesting! I also have a few ideas, maybe let’s discuss those sometime, I’m in the same boat as you trying to make it as a solopreneur with a few years of development experience

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

@DevTenta Thanks! Just an mvp for now, but my head’s already buzzing with ideas haha

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

My second app just got released! Will make a decent post tomorrow, but too excited not to share, this one is already genuinely improving my friendships over the past weeks

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

@heyeaslo Wow, congrats!

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

@thijsmakes @marclou Good luck, brother! I’ve been thinking a lot about music apps, but having studied at ArtEZ Conservatory I know how poor most musicians are 😂

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

@wesoudshoorn @PaulvonExcite Invitation system, my bad, even more “exclusive”, it’s how Facebook grew its audience and then the dating app Raya just to give some examples

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

@wesoudshoorn @PaulvonExcite That’s probably the reason it’s going viral – a waitlist is supposed to make it feel premium among other vibe-coded webapps, people love being in “exclusive” communities

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

@LouiseDSadeleer Lack of RAM is the real pain 💀

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

@lucian_ships I'm sure you're right, it's still just very cool to see your own first app sit in that list, even if it's just for a short while

I posted it on ProductHunt, submitted it to Macapp Supply, shared development on X, and shared it with some friends!

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

Wow, this is sick! My first app ever launched yesterday, and is now ranking in the productivity category! 😍

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

Most Pomodoro apps that should help you focus, are secretly distracting you with statistics, streaks, and trying to create a brand

That’s why I launched my first completely free macOS app, Shuki

It’ll blend right in with your MacBook, is super lightweight, has handcrafted sound effects and lets you personalize around what matters, the functionality that helps you focus

You can download it now from the App Store – if you like it, I hope you will leave a review!

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

AAHH, look! That's my app ranking in the top charts for Productivity 🤩

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

What is an app or webapp you’d want, but is too daunting to build yourself?

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

Here we go! What’s new:

- Optionally show minutes only for less distraction, for example 25m instead of 25:00
- Start or pause from the keyboard (Option-Command-Equals, customizable in Settings)
- See your current session in the menu, like Session 2 of 4

https://t.co/0qk2rfHPqM

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

New update coming! Only features that help you stay productive, taking more friction away instead of adding any – you’re gonna like these

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

@robj3d3

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

Shuki, my first launch, is live on @ProductHunt today! https://t.co/HSkflio97m

[Tom de Visser @tomdevisser]

Most Pomodoro apps that should help you focus, are secretly distracting you with statistics, streaks, and trying to create a brand

That’s why I launched my first completely free macOS app, Shuki

It’ll blend right in with your MacBook, is super lightweight, has handcrafted sound effects and lets you personalize around what matters, the functionality that helps you focus

You can download it now from the App Store – if you like it, I hope you will leave a review!