Micah BowersinUX CollectiveThe principles of sensory designSight isn’t the only way to experience the world: Senses work in tandem to guide cognition, movement, and communication. Experts posit…7 min read·Apr 3, 2021--1--1
Micah BowersinUX CollectiveAn overview of common data visualization mistakesQuantitative data is of no use without interpretation. Data visualizations synthesize the meaning of raw data into coherent takeaways…8 min read·Dec 16, 2020--3--3
Micah BowersinUX CollectiveA guide to Motion Design principlesMotion has a profound impact on the user experience of digital products, but if interface elements don’t exhibit basic motion design…9 min read·Dec 2, 2020--7--7
Micah BowersinUX CollectiveWhat not to do — The beauty of bad product designFor good reason, the bulk of design literature expounds the principles and practices of great design, yet there’s much to be learned from…3 min read·Oct 21, 2020----
Micah BowersinUX CollectiveDesign constraints are not restraints — they stoke creativityEvery design endeavor, whether a one-off banner ad or a multichannel marketing campaign, is bound by factors that limit creative…6 min read·Oct 7, 2020----
Micah BowersinUX CollectiveHow to work remotely when it matters mostLife was rolling along–work, family, hobbies. Then, the headlines howled “PANDEMIC,” and your design team went remote, the white-collar…6 min read·May 7, 2020----
Micah BowersinUX PlanetBrands Still Matter — Brandless Boom to BustNot long ago, a rumor spread. Big brands were dying. Out of touch and overpriced, their gaudy packaging smeared like the greasepaint of…6 min read·Apr 1, 2020----
Micah BowersinUX CollectiveA guide to chatbot terminology (with infographic)In the glory days of AOL Instant Messenger, back when screen names and away messages were serious literary pursuits, a mysterious chat…3 min read·Mar 24, 2020----
Micah BowersinUX PlanetThe Designer’s Edge — An Overview of Photoshop PluginsPhotoshop plugins are used by designers in multiple disciplines. They add functionality, increase efficiency, and enhance creativity. But…7 min read·Mar 5, 2020----
Micah BowersinUX PlanetLooking at the Future — Design Trends of 2020Every year a new crop of design trends emerges from the previous year’s labor. Some trends delight, some inspire, and some make our eyes…11 min read·Feb 20, 2020--1--1