Story so far
I’m Cam, a product designer who’s been curating mobile design inspiration for a while now.
I started Handheld to spotlight work from the best designers out there in the community. Giving designers that creative spark they need for their own projects. When your ideating, you just want to know, “what’s possible?” without the constraints production work normally has. The community really enjoyed it and still do. You can find us sharing inspiration daily on X here → Follow the feed
We probably hate the word now but “taste” is becoming the real differentiator between good and bad design in this new age. Knowing what looks good matters more than ever.
What now?
Handheld is now evolving from pure inspiration to practical resources to help you even further. We still showcase exceptional mobile work from the best designers — that will never stop. But now, we also unpack why the best apps work and provide the assets to ship it instantly.
Think of us as the creative director for your next mobile app. The mobile design feed you should steal from so you can focus on distribution instead.
Inspiration often comes without clarity on how it fits your situation. Having tools without understanding is like guessing. You need both knowledge and resources to effectively make things happen.
Here’s what works. Here’s why. Here’s the file. Go ship it.
What you get every week
Every week you get understanding, resources, and frameworks. Analysis of what works, files to implement it, and tools to know when to apply it.
Design inspiration from the best designers pushing mobile forward
Teardowns of winning apps with the psychology, strategy, and the files to replicate it
Pattern libraries showing what works across the best apps
Step-by-step implementation guides with examples
Interviews with designers and builders shipping great mobile products
A marketplace for components, files, and prototypes you can use instantly
Who’s this for?
Product designers who need to design fast and justify decisions to stakeholders without reworking the same screens from scratch every time.
Indie builders shipping solo who need production-ready UX without the budget or time for a full design team.
PMs trying to evaluate design work and communicate better with designers without pretending to be one.
Founders who want to make smart product decisions and know what good design actually looks like beyond just gut feel.
What we’re about
Handheld is for people who care about shipping great mobile products. We show what works, explain why it works, and give you the files to build it.
We credit designers properly, keep things balanced, and focus on what actually helps you ship. If you’re building mobile apps and want to move faster without compromising on quality, you’re in the right place.
Follow the feed for daily inspiration. Subscribe for weekly breakdowns and resources. Share what’s helped you ship. Let’s raise the bar together.
Are you a mobile design expert or know a design that should be shown off? It’s super easy to get featured on Handheld too. Fill out the form here → Get Featured!
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Handheld is curated by me, Cam, a Product Designer specialising in mobile design. Follow me if you love mobile design as much as I do.
