OVERVIEW

Google:

Supporting world-class products with users' perspectives.

About: I conducted research for Google's new weather app and supported a suite of Android releases.

Role: UX Researcher (2023), UX Research Assistant (2022)

GOOGLE WEATHE APP

As one of two researchers on the team, my work sigificantly influenced the new Google Weather app.

The app is a complete revamp of Google's weather experience, making it competitive with best in class apps. It was released in 2023 and has received positive press.

I conducted a series of qualitative and quantitative user studies to support and guide UX decisions. 

FAST PAIR, NEARBY SHARE & CAST

At Google Pixel, my research helped devices work better together.

I supported the development of a number of newly launched features with usability testing, foundational research, and diary studies. They include:

Fast Pair, which helps you quickly connect Google headphones to other devices. 

Nearby Share, which is Google's version of AirDrop. 

Cast, through which you can watch media from your phone on a larger screen. 

Google I/O Keynote

Each of these products were featured prominently in Google I/O's 2023 Keynote, which only covers a small portion of the company's work.

UNKNOWN TRACKER ALERTS

My research also supported Pixel's Unknown Tracker Alerts.

Unknown Tracker Alerts can help protect people from stalking by letting them know when another device (i.e., person) has been traveling with them. 

I supported the project's main researcher with usability work that ensured the feature was legible to users. 

Google I/O Keynote

Unknown Tracker Alerts were also featured in Google I/O's 2023 Keynote, which speaks to the success of the product.