Curtis Herbert: Indie Development, Design & Creating for Curious Minds

Curtis Herbert combines software development, design, and personal passions into a creative life built around experimentation. As an independent developer and designer, he creates experiences shaped by both technical skill and a love of discovery.

His work reflects the mindset of an indie creator: exploring ideas, learning through building, and balancing professional projects with interests ranging from gaming to outdoor adventures. Curtis’s approach highlights how creativity can thrive when different parts of life inform each other.

In this episode:

  • Building independent products through design and development
  • Creating experiences that connect technology with everyday life
  • The role of curiosity, games, and hobbies in creative work
  • Navigating the challenges of independent software development
  • Finding inspiration beyond traditional technology spaces

Topics: app development, design, indie development, user experience, gaming

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Curtis took nine years and earned just $10,600 in his first two years before turning Slopes, his ski and snowboard tracking app, into a million-dollar business — and documented every step publicly. An Apple Design Award winner, he built it solo under his studio Breakpoint Studios.

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