Studio Journal

Stories from the Crease

Behind-the-scenes engineering, interaction design, and mechanics for apps and games built specifically for the foldable iPhone Duo.

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Fold Smasher: How We Turned the Hinge Into a Bug Crusher

Inside the real-time hinge velocity detection and multi-screen insect pathfinding that makes swatting bugs on a foldable phone irresistible.

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Fold Prison: Designing an Interactive Escape Across Two Screens

Why the physical crease of a foldable phone makes the ultimate jail cell, and how we gave an in-game prisoner life and comedic personality.

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Fold Ring: Crafting a Photorealistic Ring Box

Coupling 1-to-1 physical hinge tracking with ray-traced velvet and diamond reflections to create unforgettable romantic micro-moments.

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