Google Pixel App Design

Worked in the Google Pixel Team, spearheading the design of a essential app from inception, addressing design challenges, fostering collaboration, and enhancing the overall user experience.

Year

2023

Duration

11 Weeks

Project Type

Professional

Role

UX Design Intern

With my host and team

Making tote bags with my co-host

Team Dinner at the Summit

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Summary

During the summer of 2023, I had the privilege of joining the Google Pixel UX team as an UX design intern. I led the design of a pivotal feature for a ground-up essential app on the Pixel platform and made significant contributions to an additional feature involving artificial intelligence. Collaborating seamlessly with UX designers, researchers, and visual designers within the Pixel team, as well as engaging with external teams such as Material Design. In addition to my project, I also participated in events like the inclusive AI co-design hackathons.

If you’re a Googler
you can view my intern project deck at go/jillians-summer

Takeaways

Intricate Design Challenges: Navigated and addressed complex design landscapes, gaining insights into handling intricate challenges.

Collaboration Proficiency: Developed proficiency in fostering collaboration across diverse teams, both internal and external, for comprehensive project success.

Adaptability and Innovation: Embraced the significance of adaptability and innovation in a dynamic work environment, learning to thrive in evolving scenarios.

Personal and Professional Growth: Marked substantial personal and professional growth, solidifying my foundation in the dynamic field of UX design.

Artificial Intelegence: Leveraging AI's unique features, I enhanced design efficiency, decision-making, and problem-solving, incorporating AI-driven feedback for iterative design and utilizing its speed and precision to significantly expedite tasks and boost overall development efficiency.