Android Input team
I am unable to share the details of my projects with Google due to confidentiality agreements, but please feel free to reach out if you like to learn more.
However, I would be happy to discuss my overall experience and the skills I've developed as a
Senior Designer while working on exciting AI design projects with Google from 2022 to 2024.
What is the objective and movement of the Android input team?
My Projects summery:
During my time as a Senior Designer at Google, I had the opportunity to collaborate on AI features for Android, where I played a pivotal role in driving innovation and enhancing the user experience.
I was instrumental in advancing Android 14 towards key milestones, reflecting my leadership and expertise in the tech industry in 2022-2024.
My contributions included developing and implementing creative, user-centric solutions for both phone and Wear OS platforms.
For these Google projects, I primarily used Figma for fluent experience, to create wireframes, high-quality mockups, and prototypes in Figma.
Some of the projects I worked on as a Senior Designer with the Android input team included:
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GenAI and Smart Reply for Google Watch and Phone.
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GenAI Smart Picture/Text Scanning for Google Phones and Tablets.
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Voice Message Integration for Google Watch and Phone.
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Text Scanning for Google Phones and Tablets.
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Input Message and Number Discoverability for Google Phones/Tablets and Watch
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Led the Figma prototyping and GHST Carbon updates, enhancing component usability, accessibility, and responsiveness.
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Optimized the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) by refining device setup, pairing flows, and onboarding interactions.
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Collaborated with engineers and product teams to document and publish Material Design 3 updates for scalable design system improvements.
My other responsibilities also included:
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Optimizing mobile application flows through A/B testing to enhance usability and user satisfaction.
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Leading cross-functional teams and aligning product strategies with company goals.
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Collaborating with the Google product strategy team to transform product requirements into user experiences.
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Creating design deliverables such as user flows, wireframes, and journey maps.
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Staying updated on tech trends to offer innovative design solutions and drive business growth.
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Enhanced the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) by designing intuitive onboarding flows with QR code pairing, home setup, and device connectivity.
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Created dark and light mode UI states, improving accessibility and readability for users across various environments.
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Documented Material Design 3 updates and worked closely with cross-functional teams to refine component behaviors.
Conclusion
What I learned:
At Google, as a Senior Designer working on AI features for Android products, I played a key role in Google Home’s BC25 update, designing adaptive UI components to ensure a seamless experience across Pixel, Foldable, and tablet devices. I led Figma prototyping and GHST Carbon updates, improving component usability, accessibility, and responsiveness while optimizing the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) by refining device setup, pairing flows, and onboarding interactions.
Through this project, I honed my ability to integrate AI into UX, ensuring AI-driven features enhance usability without adding complexity. I worked closely with engineers, PMs, and researchers, embracing rapid prototyping and iterative design to align AI solutions with user needs. Prioritizing privacy, accessibility, and global inclusivity, I ensured AI-powered features were intuitive, unbiased, and privacy-conscious. Staying ahead of AI advancements, I learned to balance cutting-edge innovation with usability, designing experiences that feel seamless and value-driven rather than overwhelming.