As a Senior UX Designer, I led the end-to-end design of the first version of Intelligent Search, a brand-new feature created from the ground up to improve how users find and interact with content across the Workiva platform. From initial concept to final launch, I worked closely with a dedicated UX researcher to define the vision, uncover user needs, and validate solutions. I also worked closely with engineering and Product Managers on the development and business impacts required for the design process.

The goal was to create a seamless, integrated search experience that fit naturally into a variety of user workflows. I designed the interface to be easily accessible from anywhere in the platform and focused on delivering clear, actionable results. It was imperative to users they knew what content they were looking at in search results, to quickly and easily find what they needed to continue their work fast. One of the most impactful elements of this work was integrating Workiva AI directly into the search experience. This allowed users to go beyond traditional search and work more directly with their content. 

Throughout the project, I collaborated closely with a UX researcher to gather user input around their search needs, test early concepts, and continuously gather feedback through usability studies. That close research/design loop ensured that every interaction was grounded in real user behavior. The result was a modern, intelligent search experience that not only met core user needs but expanded what users could accomplish.