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Frank Rausch
@frankrausch
Hey, I’m the designer/developer of Viki and I’d like to share a few thoughts about why we created the app.
I use Wikipedia a lot, but I couldn’t find an iOS app that:
– gets all the typographic details right (with the level of quality that you’d find in a printed encyclopedia)
– adheres to iOS platform standards (without being dull)
– comes with a great se… See more
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Frank Rausch
@frankrausch
Hey, I’m the designer/developer of Viki and I’d like to share a few thoughts about why we created the app.
I use Wikipedia a lot, but I couldn’t find an iOS app that:
– gets all the typographic details right (with the level of quality that you’d find in a printed encyclopedia)
– adheres to iOS platform standards (without being dull)
– comes with a great se… See more
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This is a beautiful designed work of art on iDevices. Pure pleasure to read. BTW — you can read all of Wikipedia in it.
Peter Sekan
@pdxiii · Interface Designer
I already had your iPad app “DasReferenz” which already was a reference in mobile application design. So it was pretty easy to decide to purchase “Viki”. But know you have risen the bar again, especially in the field of digital typography!
Alexandre Bantz
@performat · iOS @BCG DV
This app is absolutely gorgeous.
The attention to details is present everywhere, on all platforms, and the only fact that it recommends me nearby readings by default and that it supports 3D Touch granted the app a spot on my homepage. Brilliant!
Brad Brooks
@ninthart · Graphic Designer, Grafica by the Sea
Absolutely beautiful and an insta-buy! Congrats, Frank, it's a wonderful way of reading wikipedia!