Chromecast with Google TV

Chromecast is undoubtedly one of the most successful consumer hardware products worldwide. As the first piece of hardware from Google to achieve mainstream adoption, its affordable and simple solution transformed millions of TVs globally, enabling them to stream online content. The experience of connecting your phone to your TV felt like magic.

I had the privilege and honor of contributing to the reinvention of this beloved product. The latest generation of Chromecasts answers two of the most requested features since its launch: a remote control and a user interface. The team delivered these and more. With the integration of Google Assistant, we introduced unmatched voice control, making access to content a breeze. By partnering with the Android TV team, we introduced Google TV to users. This platform reflects the contemporary way we consume TV – a smart approach to navigating through a myriad of streaming services, striking the right balance between personalization and discovery. I might be biased, but the Chromecast with Google TV is one of my favorite devices at home, accompanying me wherever I move or travel.

“The best streaming device. Our new favorite thanks to a redesigned interface that better reflects how people watch video in 2020, and it feels completely modern compared with the competition.”

New York Times/Wirecutter

My role:

  • Lead end to end UX for Chromecast with Google TV, including hardware and software experiences

  • Coordinate Interaction Designers, Visual Designers, Motion Designers, UX Researchers and UX Engineers

  • Partner with Product Manager Lead to define Vision, Strategy and Roadmap for TV streaming portfolio

  • Define work process across three different Google teams - Nest, Assistant, Android TV - working on the device

  • Collaborate with internationalization team to adjust product for 18 different countries

  • Coordinate with Industrial Design and Engineering teams quality control assessment of the hardware in the factory

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