Matt Sephton

I type stuff into computers to make them do cool things.
Previously I worked as a Technology Evangelist at Apple.

I'm currently working independently on my own projects.

Projects Description
2024Bender 2: Bend HarderBend a bar to any angle, on Playdate
Nova ExtensionsVarious text editor extensions to enhance productivity
Otaku!iOS app for optimised searching of multiple Japanese online stores
StaplerModern remake of an old launcher app from the classic Macintosh era
Alfred Moby GamesAlfred workflow to search for video games by name
Super ICARUSA survival racer, for Playdate
2023Fore! TrackIt’s golf in a tank, for Playdate
YOYOZOPhysics-based arcade game for Playdate
Open TaskPaperNova extension to open TaskPaper app and Todo.taskpaper
Open todo.txtNova extension to open todo app and todo.txt
Sparrow SolitaireMahjong Solitaire puzzle game for Playdate
Great Wave TodayWhere can I see Hokusai’s Great Wave today?
2022CircularCrank controlled arcade game for Playdate
BenderOne button arcade game for Playdate
20211-bit WoodblocksReinterpretations of classic Japanese woodblock prints
2020Iwata Asks DownloaderArchiver for the highly regarded Iwata Asks interviews
2019Moai GamesA list of video games featuring Moai
2017favemojiEmoji instead of favicons in Safari
2016EmojipediaEmoji Dictionary for macOS, created for #WorldEmojiDay
2015Boom DotsRemake of casual game Boom Dots using the Phaser JavaScript framework
2013Chrome ExtensionsExtensions to add features to Chrome
iStockLargeCompSafari and Chrome extension to download large comps on iStockphoto.com
2012Vanilla pluginsPlugins for the Vanilla Forums online community software
BenderGame for the AGBIC independent game development competition
AGBICCommunity website for an independent game development competition
Fun FoldsPhotography app for iOS - fold photos of friends for fun!
Alfred ExtensionsExtensions for Alfred the macOS productivity app
Combo ExplorerInteractive guide to kart combos in Mario Kart 7, for iOS and Android
2011Wire Hang ReduxAddictive “coffee break” video game for Mac and PC
Flicky (1984)Tumblr blog about the classic Sega arcade game Flicky
Sunset TakerPhoto manipulation and sharing iPhone app for Grand Marnier, designed by Isobel
Monkey text editor add-onsLanguage support for monkey in TextMate, Sublime Text 2 and other editors
monkeyLogo and documentation system for monkey, an exciting new programming language
ProxyConnectPlugin for WolfCMS open source content management system
MoSIiPad app for the Revolution Manchester exhibition at MoSI, designed by kin Design
2010Safari ExtensionsExtensions to add features to Safari
Loveletter GeneratorReimplementation of an early computer algorithm from 1952
InceptionSocial web browser for all iOS devices
Sun SafeSun bathing alarm and health information iPhone app. In partnership with Skcin
Dream PastVideo game reviews. Old but gold
fCardsDigital postcard iPhone app for leading independent stock photo library fStop Images
2009MinipopsFamous people drawn really small. 1,000 illustrations by Craig Robinson in a handy iPhone app
dd-guiA simple GUI for the dd copy command under macOS
ServicesServices to do cool stuff, like calculating maths expressions in the selected text of any OS X app
VGdatesSubscribe to constantly updated video game release date calendars
PNGenieLossless PNG optimiser for macOS with simple drag and drop operation
TodayDate and time display as a macOS screen saver. Inspired by On Kawara’s “Today Series”
Ladder GolfInteractive Ladder Golf lawn game score card for iPhone and iPod touch
2008Mölkky ScoreInteractive Mölkky lawn game score card for iPhone and iPod touch
Radio Paradise OfficialExtended information for Radio Paradise on your Chumby. Official widget
ebay2icsGet reminders of eBay auction end times
Chumby widgetsVarious widgets for the Chumby internet enabled device
cue2xmlSimple cue/chapter file conversion
2007speaklolcatTranslate English to lolcat, just for fun
2005Ceefax ViewerDashboard widget to view Ceefax at any time
UK.keylayoutmacOS keyboard mapper to make Mac keyboard behave like PC keyboards
2004Wire Hang ReduxAddictive “coffee break” video game
ArchiveOld web stuff I did before this domain existed
Moved to this domain
Jobs Role
2020IndependentGame Developer & Digital Artist
2016IndependentConsultant and Developer
2013AppleTechnology Evangelist
2008Self-EmployedConsultant and Developer
2007Engine GroupContract Developer
2006ZopaContract Developer
2005Wilson FletcherSenior Developer
2003Radley YeldarSenior Developer
2001CityspaceSenior Developer
1999BlueberryLead Developer
1998FormDeveloper
1989BedroomProgrammer
1976Born
Sites HTML CSS JS CMS
2020Tim’s Listening Party   
2019Rachel Billington
2017Room 151
2013Three Choirs Festival
2012Read-Only Memory 
Rare Basic
The Headland Hotel 
Lucky 8 Asian Food  
Paul Epworth
isobel
2011Laura Ashley blog
46 Parallels 
Jon Gorrigan
Studio Fishpool
Instant Exposure 
Bradbury’s Gallery
2010ICA New Contemporaries 
Royal Marsden Hospital 
Bloc.
Hybrid Life
Mike & Maaike
2009wallace#sewell
Vodafone internal project 
VGdates
Tate Liverpool: Colour Chart  
EXIT
2008Moving Brands
Tate Britain: Turner Prize  
Nintendo: Mother’s Day  
Ben Curzon
2007Royal Parks Half  
Design Friendship
University of the Arts London 
Project Space 176
Form
2006Knoll International  
Started my own company    

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