Apple - Projects
I’m currently a UX designer in Apple’s Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) division, where I design internal tools that empower business leaders to make smarter budget and workforce allocation decisions.
My Role
While I can’t show the designs due to confidentiality, I’ve focused on outlining the challenges I tackled, my approach to solving them, and the impact of those solutions after launch.
Quick Heads Up
Streamlined Budget Allocations
The Problem
Business planners use an internal tool to prioritize which projects receive funding each fiscal year. However, the tool’s complexity and click-heavy workflows made it difficult for facilitators to allocate budgets efficiently.
Role
UX designer
Team
Product manager
Business director
Software developer
April - September 2025
Timeframe
The Impact
Enabled faster, more confident budget scenario modeling
Established a new reusable, graphical component for visualizing budget data
Designed an interactive graph to visualize data previously buried in dense tables
Positioned key controls closer to the elements they affect
Reordered table columns to bring important details into view
Key Design Decisions
Optimized Workforce Planning
The Problem
Resource managers need visibility into how employees and contractors are allocated in order to staff projects effectively. However, information was scattered across multiple pages and tabs, making it difficult to see a full picture of worker commitments. This often led to over- or under-allocation of workers.
Role
UX designer
Team
Product manager
Business director
Software developer
April - November 2024
Timeframe
The Impact
Streamlined access to key staffing data, dramatically reducing analysis time.
Enabled faster updates to allocations
Consolidated key data into a single page, reducing the need to switch between tabs
Added a summary section at the top of the screen to surface key metrics, used to guide decision making
Incorporated intuitive controls for adjusting allocations without having to leave page
Key Design Decisions
HR Platform Launch
The Problem
Employees across the company relied on a fragmented set of legacy HR tools - built over 10+ years ago and managed by separate teams. With the rollout of a centralized HR platform, employees needed clear and coordinated guidance to understand what was changing and what actions they needed to take, and when.
Role
Content designer
Team
Product manager
UX Manager
7 distinct product teams
January 2023 - January 2024
Timeframe
The Impact
Employees reported that the instructions were clear and timely, easing the transition to the new platform
All messages were launched on time
Designed banners and modals across 7 different tools to communicate system status and required actions
Developed a unified look and feel to ensure consistency across products
Collaborated closely with stakeholders to align on timelines and deploy messages