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…8 min read·Jan 26, 2021--2--2
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…8 min read·Mar 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…7 min read·Mar 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…6 min read·Feb 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…12 min read·Feb 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…5 min read·Sep 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 Docusign3 min read·Sep 23, 2020----