Michael Chumak — UX/UI Designer

Bookmarks

A collection of resources worth revisiting whenever inspiration strikes.

🧠 Design Resources

Mobbin

Curated library of real-world mobile and web design patterns. Great for analyzing UX flows and UI decisions.

Page Flows

Video-based gallery of user flows from leading apps — perfect for studying real interaction patterns.

Laws of UX

A visual guide to psychological principles that improve design decisions.

Refactoring UI

Practical tips on how to make interfaces not just functional, but visually balanced.

🧩 Tools I Use

Figma AI Tools

I use built-in AI for tasks like removing backgrounds or boosting image resolution — perfect for speeding up design prep.

Chat GPT

My everyday creative assistant — helps with UX copy, naming ideas, and design process documentation.

Essential Plugins

Specs, HTML to Design, and Content Reel streamline handoff, prototyping, and real-content visualization.

Motion Tools

Jitter for micro-animations and ProtoPie for interactive prototypes — making ideas feel alive.

🎓 Learning & Growth

Content Creators

Nolan Perkins

Practical breakdowns of design systems, grids, and visual thinking — clear, direct, and grounded in real product work.

Malewicz

Founder of Hype4 — shares strong opinions, practical frameworks, and sharp takes on UX/UI design and creativity.

DesignWithArash

Straightforward lessons on composition, typography, and interface logic. Ideal for refining design fundamentals.

Liza Pro Design

Honest insights about being a designer — from workflow and portfolio tips to creative motivation and self-growth.

Books that shaped my thinking

Atomic Design — Brad Frost

A must-read on building scalable, component-based design systems.

Alan Cooper — About Face

Deep insights into user behavior and interaction logic that define timeless UX.

Don’t Make Me Think — Steve Krug

Classic guide to intuitive UX — simple, direct, and always relevant.

Itten: The Art of Color / Design and Form / The Elements of Color

Foundational trilogy on color theory and composition — timeless for visual designers.