Widgets are one of the most popular features available on Android, allowing users to add custom controls and information to their home screens.
HD Widgets was a top 20 paid app in the Play Store for three years, and was the #1 ranked paid app in December 2011. The app was extremely popular, with 1.5M installs and a 4.5 star rating. It was frequently featured as Editor’s Choice and earned the Top Developer badge.
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HD Widgets provided hundreds of widgets with customization for typefaces, clocks, colors, icons, and other features. It spun off three widget packs and an icon pack.
As co-founder, I was responsible for all design including UX development, branding and logo, play store materials, press releases, website, onboarding, and the user guide. I conducted UX research through direct customer feedback and moderated the beta user group.
I was product manager and strategist, leading a small team of developers through three major updates.
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