DANNY BALGLEY [email protected] · www.DannyBalgley.com EXPERIENCE AT GOOGLE Google · Google Maps UX designer for Google Maps on the Local Discovery team working on feature enhancements for UX Designer lists and personal actions (saving & sharing.) Recent projects include high profile updates to the Dec 2017 – Present app mentioned at Google I/0 2018 including enhanced editorial lists and “Group Planning” a collaborative tool for planning a meal with friends. Current responsibilities include prototyping, rapid iteration and working with researchers and leads to evolve Google Maps from beyond just a navigation tool to a dynamic discovery app for finding places and things to do. Google · Local Search Worked on the design team tasked with modernizing placesheet from both a feature and Visual & UX Designer framework perspective, making data more accessible, organized, dynamic and contextual. This Nov 2016 – Dec 2017 involved crafting new components and scalable patterns in a contemporary way that could gracefully extend across 30+ verticals for over 250M distinct places. Responsibilities included working across PAs for UI alignment, conducting iterative research to gauge feature success and chaperoning UX updates through weekly partner team syncs. Google · Zagat Web Visual and UX designer on the small team tasked with reimagining the modern web presence for Visual & UX Designer Zagat. This required wire-framing, sitemaps, user journeys, heuristics and prototypes all while Aug 2016 – Nov 2016 working with research & content teams on both strategy and product perception. Worked closely with eng team on implementation and polish of adaptive designs and features such as the robust search and refinement experience for finding the perfect restaurant. Google · Zagat App Designer on a team of UXers tasked with developing new app features, concepts and incremental Visual & UX Designer enhancements to the iOS app. Other responsibilities included adapting components for graceful May 2016 – Sept 2016 scalability across high to low content markets and crafting most icons & illustrated assets. PRIOR EXPERIENCE FROM Digital Visual and UX designer for an award-winning design agency working with leading industry clients. Visual & UX Designer Responsible for design and execution of digital products from ideation and wire-framing to Jun 2014 – May 2016 prototyping and visual design. Projects included websites, apps, mobile games and e-commerce portals. Clients included; NFL, Direct Energy, ABG Avis Budget Group, Mattel, and Amazon. Funny Garbage Designer working on digital products for an array of clients including websites, mobile apps, Visual & UX Designer interactive promotional materials and games. Created refreshed digital identities, style guides and Nov 2010 – Jun 2014 assets for multiple classic kids brands. Clients included; Cartoon Network, Sesame Workshop, PBS, HMH and HiT Entertainment. EDUCATION SKILLS Columbia University Skill sets Design proficiencies MFA, Design, 2004-2006 UX/UI · Visual design · Interactive design · Prototyping Adobe Creative Cloud · Sketch Web design · Mobile design · Prototyping · Usability Principle · OmniGraffle · InVision · Cooper Union Certified Sprint Master · Research · Wire framing After Effects · Edge Animate BFA, Graphic Design, 2000-2004 Art direction · Strategy · Illustration · Icons.