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The You Design System

Helping businesses & individuals apply their UX skills to how they’re experienced by other people. Mike Curtis, Sr. UX Designer and author of The You Design System, has 21 years of experience in design, UX, marketing, e-commerce & sales.

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Mike Curtis in The You Design System

Jun 29

a brother and a sister on a walk outside

“I don’t feel worthy of getting the job that I want.” — Amy’s story

I’ve waited 10 years to give her…

Mike Curtis in The You Design System

May 14

a dad sitting in a recliner with his son

Go to the Store or Sit in the Chair? Prioritizing Moments That Matter

Your to-do lists can take a back…

Mike Curtis in The You Design System

Dec 16, 2023

a middle-aged woman, brunette, looking deeply and intently into the camera, stock photo, bright, airy

DESIGNING YOU

You can do insanely hard things

Motivation for big career decisions and…

Mike Curtis in The You Design System

Dec 4, 2023

two people having a conversation, colorful background

Psychological Safety Abounds When We Place Value on These 7 Soft Skills

A reflective caution — a…

Mike Curtis in The You Design System

Nov 23, 2023

A festive Thanksgiving dinner table with an array of traditional dishes like turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie, featuring a diverse group of people engaging in lively conversation. The setting is warm and inviting, with soft lighting and autumnal decorations, capturing a sense of family, unity, and celebration.

Around the Dinner Table: Mastering Soft Skills for Meaningful Holiday Conversations

Mike Curtis in The You Design System

Nov 6, 2023

The Psychology of Naming Our Possessions: Why We Breathe Life into Our Belongings

A simple name and…

Mike Curtis in The You Design System

Oct 31, 2023

Photo where golden breadcrumbs form a path from a hazy, distant past, leading up to a decisive moment. A contemplative female individual of Asian descent stands at the junction of two paths, appearing uncertain about which way to go.

DESIGN A BETTER LIFE

The Best Self-Improvement Advice You Need Likely Already Resides in Your Gut

Mike Curtis in The You Design System

Oct 30, 2023

Photo of a radiant unit heater shining brightly, positioned in the center of an old-school garage. The walls of the garage display peeling paint, revealing bricks beneath. Antique automotive equipment and rusty tools are organized on wooden shelves. The ground shows signs of years of use with tire marks and grease spots.

Carbon Monoxide Nearly Took His Life But He Left Us With a Few Life Lessons

Hidden threats remind us…

Mike Curtis in The You Design System

Sep 29, 2023

a man who is happy, content, and genuine

100 Things You Can Definitely Stress A Whole Lot Less About ❤️‍🩹

Permission granted, so you can get…

Mike Curtis in The You Design System

Sep 24, 2023

a solitary figure standing between two towering lighthouses, one illuminating the dark sea and the other illuminating the figure, symbolizing both self-illumination and the act of enlightening others

You’ve Got an Incredible Fire Within You — And Now It’s Your Time to Lead

9 irreversible binomials for…

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