Design Surfaces Podcast
E13: CJ, Discovery Design Lead
May 24, 2024
Discover insights from CJ, Discovery Design Lead at Canva, as she discusses search design complexities, behavioral design evolution, and leadership philosophy. Explore the role of algorithms in user discovery journeys, the challenges of searching for visual content, and the fusion of design and engineering for technological advancements.
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Quick takeaways
- The importance of considering the user's discovery journey in search design.
- The shift towards behavioral design and understanding user psychology in the evolution of designers.
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The Complexities of Search Design
CJ, the Group Product Design Lead for Discovery at Canva, delves into the intricate world of search design, highlighting its addictive nature due to its unsolvability. With a background in marketplace design and AI research, CJ emphasizes the challenge of translating complex internal processes into user-friendly search interfaces. He discusses the continuous learning process in search design, emphasizing the importance of user feedback and collaboration with engineers to address evolving search patterns and user preferences.
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