PinnedMatt TomkoinBootcampHow I have 15 years of UX experience at 23 years oldI’m sure that statement is causing some confusion, so I will clarify that no, I am not living in a parallel universe as some sort of…Jan 26, 20212Jan 26, 20212
Matt TomkoinBootcampWhy did we love BlackBerrys so much?In the days before iOS and Android’s combined 99% market share, there was another player who dominated the smartphone market. Even as late…Mar 16, 2021Mar 16, 2021
Matt TomkoinBootcampHTC’s quiet renaissance of Windows MobileWhen you read the words “Windows” and “Mobile” smashed together, what comes to mind? You likely have one of three reactions: first, you…Mar 3, 2021Mar 3, 2021
Matt TomkoinBootcampClipping the hits: The UX parallels of HitClips and Tik TokLet me take you back to a time when a certain little device ruled the popular music market for young people. It had one, monophonic…Feb 23, 2021Feb 23, 2021
Matt TomkoinBootcampMy left brain and right brain just got married (and UX officiated the ceremony)For most of my life, the left and right sides of my brain have co-existed like randomly-paired college roommates. They have always been in…Feb 11, 2021Feb 11, 2021
Matt TomkoDown in Flames: The Tragic Fate of Amazon’s Fire PhoneWhen Amazon introduced the Fire Phone in 2014, it seemed like the company could not fail. For well over a decade, Amazon’s profits have…Sep 29, 2020Sep 29, 2020
Matt TomkoReflecting on Great Product Design“Any damn fool can make something complex, it takes a genius to make something simple.” — Pete Seeger, Product Director at DocusignSep 23, 2020Sep 23, 2020