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Matt Mair Lowery
Founder, Director of User Experience at GroundWork UX in Portland, Oregon
Matt Mair Lowery is a comics creator and author known for his work in science fiction and young adult genres. He is the creator, writer, and publisher of ThoughtScape Comics, a sci-fi anthology series.3 Lowery is also the author of "Lifeformed," a YA sci-fi series published by Dark Horse Comics and illustrated by Cassie Anderson.1
As a comics creator, Lowery draws inspiration from various sources. For "Lifeformed," he was motivated by the desire to create stories that both he and his daughters could enjoy and discuss together. The series features a young female protagonist named Cleo, who fights against an alien invasion alongside a shapeshifting alien rebel.1
In addition to his work in comics, Lowery has experience in user experience design. He has worked as a Founder and Director of User Experience, designing interfaces for various applications and websites across different industries.2
Lowery's approach to storytelling involves letting characters take the lead and using established narrative structures like the hero's journey to develop his plots. He has also mentioned being influenced by works such as The Terminator movies when creating his characters and storylines.1
Recently, Lowery has been involved in a Kickstarter-funded project for ThoughtScape Comics, further expanding his work in the science fiction genre.3