IRENE DE MAS
My life is guided by two simple principles
Work Hard
As soon as I finish a project, I start creating something new — an app, a feature, an article, you name it. A deep respect for well-designed products brought me to Product development, UX Design... until I ended up building my own things.
Be Nice to People
I have always focused on connecting with people — be it through design, writing, filmmaking, or anything I can come up with. Want to know more about this topic? I published an essay on self-improvement, working hard and being nice to people.
... and random things that make me happy
Hiking with my dog, listening to podcasts on trains, learning untranslatable words, building useful things, and avocados.
ASK IRENE
A web app to find the perfect spot for any occasion
I've been obsessed with food, cozy cafés and cool bathrooms for as long as I can remember. Thanks to that, I have a mental database of places and always end up recommending them to friends, acquaintances and nosy strangers. On Ask Irene you can access my wisdom 24/7 to find the perfect spot for you. Curious about how we built Ask Irene in just two weeks or why its current version is -2.0? There's an article for that.
QWORTY
An iOS keyboard for movie buffs and pop culture freaks
Instantly find thousands of quotes from movies, songs, books, memes, or anywhere you can imagine. With QWORTY you can search, edit and share any quote — no matter the app you're using.
Not enough?
More info about other projects coming soon.
MEDIUM
Thoughts on life goals, food, tech and everything in between
For the Love of FoodBuilding Ask Irene -2.0
The 10 Principles of Good FoodFeatured on UX Collective
See You Soon, IronhackersTwo years, many friendships and uncountable moments later
Adding a Feature to a Banking AppFeatured on UX Collective
Thank You for the MusicMixtapes, drama and Seth Cohen quips
Coding Is Cheaper Than TherapyDavid Foster Wallace, a Buddhist monk and a developer walk into a bar
Next Destination: HomeFeatured on Noteworthy
Strong to Be KindOn self-improvement, working hard & being nice to people
The Best Meal Ever?Lunch at the world’s best restaurant
De picar piedra a picar códigoFrom miner to web developer
Happier Through AppsMaximizing the everyday small pleasures
Building Ask IreneHow a team of n00bs created a decent web app in 2 weeks
Federica BarbaranelliSoulful food and permaculture in Cantabria
Drawing My Ideal HomeThe obsession that became a lifelong project
A Winter in LaplandWhat I learned by falling into a frozen lake
DESIGN STORIES
Pieces of Nordic happiness
Interview with Fatboy's Pauline BarendregtPops of color in uncertain times
La Muralla RojaA cinematographic dream house
Films for Design LoversTop picks for binge-watching designers
Restaurants for Design LoversGreat design, even better food
PERDIZ
A magazine about people and the things that make them happy
Happiness via DataInterview with Domestic Data Streamers
Sad CityInterview with Maria Pratts
Alfombras que cambian vidasInterview with Sukhi
Is the Countryside Better For Creating?Interview with Build
Feels Good: GassenhauerOn Carl Orff's brilliant piece
Sheep, Bees & SurfboardsInterview with Nicolau da Costa
The Basqueland Brewing ProjectInterview with Ben Matz
The Hula Hop MasterInterview with Marawa The Amazing
El mundo en 25 miradasInterview with Daniel Córdoba-Mendiola
Online HappinessSome websites to improve your day
AGAPORNIS MAG
Where companion animals and contemporary culture meet
The Ultimate Cat LadyA virtual visit to The Cat House on the Kings
Save What You LoveHedgehogs are not pets
The Urban BirderInterview with David Lindo
The Second Life of NaraYet another beautiful cat story
LE COOL
A guide to Barcelona's best life
Three Marks CoffeeDog-friendly Specialty Coffee
MexclaMexican Restaurant
TeòricCatalan Restaurant
Americana Film Fest 2017Film Festival
Bendita HelenaHealthy Restaurant
The Spa KitchenBeauty Salon
Co:Lab BarcelonaCoffee Festival
Foodie Pop Up Experience: Time MachinePop Up Restaurant
PopeyeSpanish Restaurant
Colmado GràciaSeafood & Tapas Restaurant
SyraSpecialty Coffee
Bar ButMediterranean Restaurant
5º PinoTapas Restaurant
... and many more
HEAVY FIXATION
50% heavy rotation playlist, 40% now page, 10% OCD
Food
🍜 Spicy Soups
Music
🏀 Lildami
Podcast
Book
🎩 The Age of Innocence (Edith Wharton, 1920)
Film
🥁 Sound of Metal (Darius Marder, 2020)
Project
DROP ME A LINE
Don't know where to start? These are some things we could talk about
💘 Your new favorite app
👹 Why you think Comic Sans should (or shouldn't) be a crime
🍦 The best ice cream in Barcelona — actually, great ice cream anywhere
💡 Life-changing books, articles, movies, podcasts, artists...
Decided to get in touch?
Send me an email to im@irene.cool or stalk me on Social Media.