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Matt Webb

British designer and technologist; co-founder of the design studio BERG, which made Little Printer, and writer of the blog Interconnected.

4 things

iPhone 5CHardware Apple

loved

The 5C? A gorgeous object, a great frame for iOS 7 – easier to hold too and less fragile.

An interview in "The Setup", the usesthis.com series that asks people what hardware and software they use to get their work done. Answers are in their own words.

2013-11-27·usesthis.com ↗

Sony NEX-5NHardware Sony

liked

My camera: Sony NEX-5N with the pancake kit lens so it fits in the front pocket of my bag. Plus: no zoom. Less to think about.

An interview in "The Setup", the usesthis.com series that asks people what hardware and software they use to get their work done. Answers are in their own words.

2013-11-27·usesthis.com ↗

Little PrinterHardware BERG

usestheir own

At home I use my Little Printer daily

An interview in "The Setup", the usesthis.com series that asks people what hardware and software they use to get their work done. Answers are in their own words.

2013-11-27·usesthis.com ↗

iPhone 5SHardware Apple

disliked

I was debating the 5S but seeing it in person I had a strong adverse reaction to its fussiness. It’s all edges and lines!

An interview in "The Setup", the usesthis.com series that asks people what hardware and software they use to get their work done. Answers are in their own words.

2013-11-27·usesthis.com ↗

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