The Story Behind Seam | Why We Built It
The Story Behind Seam
As a business owner, I was really struggling with multitasking. Jumping between tasks, joining meetings, video calls, checking my next events, typing long emails. I needed a one-stop shop to manage my day.
I've seen the notch being used as an area of notification, but never an area of productivity. So I decided to create my own app for it.
I added the common features of iOS Dynamic Island and HUDs to make it feel native, like an extension of Control Center. Music, battery, device connections. Then I built the productivity features I actually needed.
This tiny macOS utility lets you wake up in the morning, look at your next meetings, start a focus session on a specific task, get nudged to take breaks, and write five times faster with voice transcription.
The name Seam reflects smooth continuity. Where your screen and flow meet.
I built this for my needs, and I hope it helps other founders, business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone focused on their own productivity who wants to see everything at a glance.
Ramzi