Modernizing mobile modules for Google Search

Google | Interaction Designer | 2024 onwards

What I do

At Google, I’m part of the Search Design Systems, where I create and manage core patterns that define the essential elements of Search. This includes all the displayed elements users see on the results page before they click through.


It is one of the most viewed interfaces on the web, so every change must scale effectively, load swiftly, and achieve high clarity.

In this role, I team up with Search and AI teams, as well as verticals like Weather, Flights, Ads, Sports, Shopping, etc.

If it’s up on the results page, I’ve likely contributed to it.

I focus on crafting consistent, accessible, high-quality interactions that keep Search seamless and unified across uses.

Modernizing Mobile Modules

Overhauling essential mobile modules to deliver a cohesive, modern look and updating experience for millions, partnering with engineers to ensure zero performance loss.

The project effort focused on shifting popular mobile Search components, such as dictionary, time, and weather to a modern design framework.

The modules saw heavy use but were built on obsolete styles and guidelines that had fallen out of sync with the broader platform. 

My objective was to align these interfaces with the current design language while maintaining a unified, intuitive, and easy navigation experience. 

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What I delivered

As the lead designer, I transformed strategic goals into a seamless top-tier user experience, prioritizing quality and performance. 

My approach emphasized effective execution and strong cross-functional collaboration:

  • I led the redesign, creating a flexible visual language for the modules that fit Google’s modern design framework.

  • I collaborated closely with engineering to tackle technical hurdles, deliver flawless implementation, and ensure no effect on Search’s load speed.

  • Collaborating with my PM, I crafted the testing strategy and monitored critical engagement and performance data throughout the gradual rollout to validate the new designs.

Updating the visual language while preserving clarity at scale.

Why it mattered

Shipped to over 500 million users with no negative impact on performance or engagement.

The new framework cut design and engineering effort for future migrations by 40%. 

The design patterns I created create long-term, ongoing impact.