Travel on Mobile
“Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that's creativity.”
― Charles Mingus
As a design leader, I thrive on navigating complexity to unite diverse teams and create seamless user experiences. I excel at building strong relationships and driving strategic alignment in ambiguous environments.
Google Travel
I joined the Travel team in a newly created, undefined role. I saw this as an opportunity to drive significant change. By aligning disparate product roadmaps under a unified mobile first strategy, I was instrumental in transforming how we engage with users. This work fundamentally shifted our organizational focus, resulting in a deeper understanding of user needs and a more impactful customer journey. You can experience the impact for yourself atTravel today
Google Travel
Mobile Design System Alignment
Inconsistent design patterns across Travel products hindered user experience and efficiency. To address this, I spearheaded the creation of a Travel specific design library. Built on the foundation of Google Material Design, this library established unified patterns for critical tasks, ensuring seamless user journeys across disparate product teams.
Google Travel
Immersive Exploration in Search
Given Travel's strategic importance, it was essential to pioneer mobile search experiences. As the principal subject matter expert, I collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive innovative concepts. Our focus was on creating immersive, exploratory experiences that seamlessly integrated with Google Search, regardless of content type.
“Thank you for all your hard work on the recent launch. The wonderful press coverage we received, and the fact that Search uses us as a model of what an immersive should be, is a testament to the high quality of the work you have done.”
― Sr Dir of Engineering
Google Travel
Cross Product Strategy & Visioning
By deeply understanding user needs through stakeholder interviews, user research, and data analysis, I developed a functional prototype demonstrating the value of a unified travel experience across diverse customer segments and touchpoints.
User testing confirmed the potential of our new approach. Recognizing this opportunity, I pitched and staffed a video project to vividly illustrate the benefits of aligned product roadmaps. By crafting a compelling narrative, I secured leadership buy-in and positioned our vision as a strategic imperative and competitive advantage.