Designed Intuitive Privacy Controls for Google Pixel Devices Enhancing User Trust

Simplified Terms and Consolidated Information for Enhanced User Privacy and Trust in Digital Experiences

Role

UX/UI Designer

Industry

Consumer Technology

Duration

3 months

Usability Audit

Conducted a comprehensive usability audit of existing Google Pixel privacy features. This involved heuristic evaluation, user interviews, and performance analytics to identify pain points in navigation, goal tracking, and user engagement.

Design Strategy

Developed a design strategy focused on simplifying user interactions and enhancing clarity in privacy settings. A detailed roadmap was created, outlining both short-term fixes and long-term enhancements to improve user trust and data management transparency.

Prototype Development

Wireframing: Redesigned core app screens and user flows to address audit findings, focusing on a more intuitive and accessible experience.
High-Fidelity Prototyping: Created detailed prototypes using Figma, showcasing refined aesthetics and functionality improvements.
User Interface Design: Incorporated clear, concise visual elements and accessible typography to ensure easy navigation and user comprehension.

Usability Audit

Design Strategy

Prototype Development

Wireframing: Redesigned core app screens and user flows to address audit findings, focusing on a more intuitive and accessible experience.
High-Fidelity Prototyping: Created detailed prototypes using Figma, showcasing refined aesthetics and functionality improvements.
User Interface Design: Incorporated clear, concise visual elements and accessible typography to ensure easy navigation and user comprehension.

User Feedback & Refinement

Conducted user testing sessions to gather feedback on the redesigned interface. Iterative refinements were made based on user insights to fine-tune the app’s features, ensuring maximum usability and satisfaction.

Implementation & Launch Support

Although the designs were not launched, they were presented to Google's board, including industry leader Catherine Courage. The presentation showcased the potential improvements in user experience and privacy clarity, highlighting the strategic design approach and proposed enhancements for Google Pixel's privacy settings.

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Outcomes

The project provided valuable insights into user interactions with privacy settings, highlighting the importance of clear communication and user empowerment in data management. The proposed designs received positive feedback from the Google board and industry leader Catherine Courage, emphasizing the need for continuous improvements in user-centered design. These findings will inform future projects and initiatives to enhance user trust and engagement with privacy features.