PinnedMichael McWattersinUX CollectiveOf mice and graphics tabletsA personal odyssey of frustration, hope, and the unquenched desire for a better peripheralDec 21, 20232Dec 21, 20232
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Michael McWattersinUX CollectiveThe most valuable MVPThe one that can’t be designed, built, or shippedAug 21, 20235Aug 21, 20235
Michael McWattersinUX CollectiveNo MoonPies for gatekeepersI was three bites into a MoonPie when I came across an essay about UX Gatekeepers. Despite the crumbs, I like MoonPies; gatekeepers, not…Jul 5, 20233Jul 5, 20233
Michael McWattersinUX CollectiveWhy I share Friday design thoughts with my teamA weekly Slack ritual.May 14, 2023May 14, 2023
Michael McWattersinUX CollectiveSometimes you have to hide the bodyLogo critics can be a tiresome lot. Sometimes their condemnations are spot on, but often their banter sounds like so much kvetching. They…Mar 28, 20233Mar 28, 20233
Michael McWattersinUX CollectiveDesigners, what are you fighting for?Are you fighting for design? Or are you fighting for your designs?Mar 7, 20231Mar 7, 20231
Michael McWattersThe apps that made 2022 a little betterWhat no one asked for: another app roundup. Tough cookies. The last one I wrote was pretty popular, so I figured I’d give it another whirl…Jan 3, 20231Jan 3, 20231