My Design Process

My Design Process

My Design Process

Every project follows a structured, human-centered process rooted in the Google and Microsoft Design thinking frameworks. Adapting to fit the needs of each unique brief.

Every project follows a structured,

human-centered process rooted in the Google and Microsoft Design thinking frameworks. Adapting to fit the needs of each unique brief.

  • 01

    Empathize

    Interviews, surveys, observation

  • 02

    Define

    Personas, problem statements

  • 03

    Ideate

    Sketches, brainstorming, IA

  • 03

    Ideate

    Sketches, brainstorming, IA

  • 04

    Prototype

    Wireframes, hi-fi, motion

  • 05

    Test

    Usability testing, iterate

  • 01

    Empathize

    Interviews, surveys, observation

  • 02

    Define

    Personas, problem statements

  • 03

    Ideate

    Sketches, brainstorming, IA

  • 04

    Prototype

    Wireframes, hi-fi, motion

  • 05

    Test

    Usability testing, iterate

Research Methods

User Interviews

Journey Mapping

Competitive Analysis

Usability Testing

Surveys

Affinity Mapping

Design Tools

Figma

Figjam

Canva

Google

Microsoft

Framer

Gen AI

Research Methods

User Interviews

Journey Mapping

Competitive Analysis

Usability Testing

Surveys

Affinity Mapping

Design Tools

Figma

Figjam

Canva

Google

Microsoft

Framer

Gen AI

My Design Philosophy

I believe the best interfaces are the ones users never have to think about. My process starts with empathy, understanding real people, and problems before a single pixel is placed. Motion and interaction aren't decorations for me; they're communication tools that guide attention, signal feedback, and make digital experiences feel alive.

My Design Philosophy

I believe the best interfaces are the ones users never have to think about. My process starts with empathy, understanding real people, and problems before a single pixel is placed. Motion and interaction aren't decorations for me; they're communication tools that guide attention, signal feedback, and make digital experiences feel alive.

Dmitry Michin

UX, Product & Interaction Designer based in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

UX, Product & Interaction Designer based in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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© 2026 Dmitry Michin — Designed & built with care in Chiang Mai, Thailand

© 2026 Dmitry Michin — Designed & built with care in Chiang Mai, Thailand