Bird Count
I built Bird Count for a bit of fun. Built in Objective C and Xcode, implements Game Kit.
/ Overview
I built Bird Count for a bit of fun. Built in Objective C and Xcode, implements Game Kit.
/ Project Details
Name: Bird Count
Role: Co-Founder
Year: 2015
/ Challenge
Bird Count needed a simple way to turn public participation into useful citizen-science data. The challenge was to create a lightweight digital experience that encouraged repeated use while keeping collection, structure and reporting practical.
/ Provided Services
Mobile & App Engineering
Delivering native, mobile or Unity-based product experiences across devices and release environments.
Creative Technology
Connecting interaction design, prototyping and engineering to make the idea tangible for users.
Delivery Leadership
Coordinating delivery, QA and release decisions across creative, product and technical teams.
/ Solution
I shaped Bird Count around the user journey first, then translated that into a mobile experience with clear flows, responsive interaction and practical engineering decisions. The solution focused on making the product feel simple in use while keeping the underlying delivery robust enough for real customers.
/ Value Delivered
Mobile Clarity
Created a focused product experience that felt simple and useful in the moments users needed it.
Cross-Device Reliability
Delivered interface and engineering decisions that supported consistent use across devices.
Interactive Engagement
Turned the idea into a hands-on experience people could explore, play with or share.
/ Project Note
I built Bird Count for a bit of fun. Built in Objective C and Xcode, implements Game Kit. Simply select who has the most Twitter followers to reign supreme on Bird Count. See how many hot streaks or close calls you can achieve.
Matt Rose
Co-Founder