Year: 2022
Company: Target

Role: UX Research Intern
Team: Jency Clement

Year: 2022
Company: Target

Designers at Target leverage Gallery Desktop, an asset management system, to bring product scenes to life on their website. With the goal of streamlining the creation process, this project aimed to identify areas for improvement and enhance efficiency for the design team.

1. Green light on further full-time research and design for Gallery Desktop.

2. Data-driven overhaul of Gallery Desktop to optimize the creation experience for Target designers

My main role was to lead the research & testing for the redesign of the Gallery desktop application, from the initial planning stages to the final handoff. Our team had a specific goal in mind: how can we optimize the efficiency of the platform for 3D technical artists, while still ensuring consistency with the existing design system and addressing the needs of the users. Through various design methods and close collaboration with stakeholders and developers, we were able to successfully launch a more intuitive and user-friendly Gallery desktop application.

The existing platform lacks comprehensive features and user-friendly interface, resulting in difficulties for a diverse group of 3D technical artists within Target's various departments.

Enhance the efficiency of Gallery Desktop for all 3D technical artists to improve their work experience.

During my summer internship at Target Corporate, I gained valuable experience and knowledge by working on their product design team. My project was focused on optimizing the efficiency of the Gallery Desktop for the 3D technical artists that use it. I faced a steep learning curve due to the niche scope and project area, but I was driven by my passion for learning and was proud of myself for how much I gained in just a few short months. This project has become one of my favorite experiences and I learned the importance of pivoting and making strategic decisions that lead to actionable design recommendations. I also learned the value of working with not just users, but also stakeholders such as developers and engineers, to create realistic and feasible solutions.