Experience

Google
Interaction Designer
June 2020 – March 2024

Interaction Designer creating cross-platform designs for Google News aggregator and B2B Publisher products

Designed and supported launch of entirely new Google News desktop site, from initial design sprint to full launch, resulting in overall increase of daily and monthly active users
Effectively partnered with UX Researchers, UX Writers, PMs, PgMs, and Engineers to ensure designs were accurately addressing users needs and expectations
Identified enhancement opportunities following launch, refined designs, and launched tests focused on specific goals and metrics
Designed and supported launch of redesign for Google’s Publisher Center, for publishers to better manage and post content for Google News platforms
Created designs for Google’s Reader Revenue Manager, empowering publishers to engage with their readers

Abstract
Product Designer
June 2019 – March 2020

Product Designer creating a desktop and web app for design collaboration and version control for Sketch and XD files.

Supported launch of XD file support including creating a design system in XD for Abstract plugin.
Led revised onboarding for new users in partnership with brand designers and content strategists.
Performed, analyzed and presented findings from user research, including interviews and surveys, and applied learnings to new onboarding experience

Wayfair
Product Designer
iOS + Android Apps
September 2017 – June 2019

Product Designer on Mobile App team creating user-centered, delightful end-to-end mobile shopping experience.

Co-designed complete redesign of Wayfair app including comprehensive design system and proof of concept presented to Directors and CEO
Led trainings of new design system and foundational app design best practices to entire Product Design team of 50+ product designers
Partnered with Engineering on componentizing design elements for Android and iOS
Led design on app-exclusive Augmented Reality experience

Optum
Product Experience Designer
July 2016 – Sept 2017

UX/UI Designer for internal consulting team creating user–centered designs and products for patients and providers

Co-led Google sprint style sessions with groups of up to 50 people focused on project acceleration
Created proof of concept designs across multiple platforms focused on both provider and patient experiences

Education

Massachusetts College of Art & Design
Boston, MA
BFA Graphic Design 2016