Designed and developed That Ish, an iOS education and culture-learning app that helps users understand modern American slang, communication, and cultural context through interactive learning experiences.
Led the product from concept to App Store launch as a solo founder, owning product strategy, UX/UI design, content architecture, development, testing, and deployment.
Responsibilities
Designed the complete mobile experience and user interface in Xcode
Developed the iOS application from scratch
Built a scalable content system using Airtable, Firebase, and Make
Integrated OpenAI and ElevenLabs APIs for content generation and audio experiences
Created and managed a database of 1,500+ slang words, definitions, examples, and cultural references
Designed daily learning games, progress tracking, search, filtering, and premium subscription features
Developed workflows to automate content creation, moderation, and publishing
Created marketing assets, App Store screenshots, landing pages, and launch materials
Successfully navigated Apple's App Review process and launched the app on the App Store
Successfully launched a consumer-facing mobile application that combines language learning, culture education, audio content, gamification, and subscription monetization into a single platform.
Designed and developed That Ish, an education and culture-learning app that helps users understand modern American slang, communication, and cultural context.