HD Widgets

Widgets are one of the most popular features exclusively available on Android, allowing users to add custom controls and information to their home screens.

HD Widgets managed to be ranked the #1 paid app in the Android Market in 2011 — for a day — and remained in the top 20 from 2011 - 2014. Our app earned over 2M with a 4.5 star rating. It was frequently featured as Play Store Editor’s Choice and earned the Top Developer badge.

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The app

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.

My role

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.

Selected works

LookoutDesign system & library

Omnicell: Figma libraryMigration and ongoing library management

Obvious: MVPApp design

Obvious: wireframesWireframe design

Omnicell: Sketch libraryDesign library, components, & responsive design

Starsky RoboticsDesigning a remote driving system for autonomous trucking

Omnicell kiosksDevelopment & design

Disney Movies AnywhereDesign & development

Star Wars APIDesign & development exercise

Fitness goals appDesign Exercise

DayframeDesign & development

HD WidgetsDesign & development

App StatsDesign & development

CloudskipperDesign & development

Flash / FlexDesign & development

Elemental DesignRave flyers

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