Parents take thousands of photos of their children and never look at them again. Lifecake turned the pile into a private, shareable timeline, and Canon bought it.
About the brand
Lifecake was a private family photo and video app that turned a child's photos into a timeline for sharing with family. It was started in London in 2012 and acquired by Canon Europe in 2015. The service closed on 30 June 2020, and its founders launched BackThen as a successor. Source: Wikipedia. Source: Lifecake timeline.
My role
I worked on the Lifecake app for Canon.
What I built
- Android developer on Lifecake for Canon (2017 to 2018), the app's years under Canon Europe's ownership.
- Worked on the Android client for a private family photo and video timeline.
Outcome
- 1M+ Android installs.
- Service ran until 30 June 2020; its founders launched BackThen as a successor.
Tech and keywords
- Android
- Photo sharing
- Video
- Media upload
- Image caching
- Privacy
- Notifications
Quick facts
- App: Canon Lifecake
- Category: Photography
- Built by: David Miller, Digital Space Agency, Hamburg
- Type: Client work
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FAQ
What did David Miller do on Canon Lifecake?
I worked on the Lifecake app for Canon. Details of scope and stack are shared on request.
Who developed the Canon Lifecake app?
Canon Lifecake work was done by David Miller of Digital Space Agency, a Flutter and mobile developer based in Hamburg. I worked on the Lifecake app for Canon.
Can David Miller build a similar app?
Yes. I take contract engagements and am open to full-time roles, working in Hamburg or remotely on CET. Email info@dsa.team with a short description of the project.