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Nicola Williams

(She/her)

Senior Manager, User Experience Design at Expedia GroupToronto, ON, Canada Β· Product Design

Experience

Expedia Group
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TravelCUTS
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RED Academy

Education

OCAD University
Sheridan College

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πŸ““About me

I have created designs that connect with people on a deeper level. With 14+ years of experience, I've boosted engagement by 35% at Expedia through intuitive interfaces and modular systems. Blending research and creativity, I collaborate with cross-functional teams to create meaningful designs, prioritize evidence-based solutions, and translate complex health information into intuitive experiences. I strive to make digital and physical spaces more accessible and inclusive. I love diving deep into user research to find design solutions that empower people. I thrive collaborating across engineering, marketing, and product teams, translating user motivations into compelling visual experiences that make an impact.

Product Design

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UX Designer

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Product Designer

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UX Researcher

⭐️Why I mentor

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πŸ’« Breaking into tech

πŸ›°οΈ Working remotely for the first time

πŸ“œ Writing docs people will read

πŸ“½ Presenting your work

πŸ‘€ Dealing with imposter syndrome

πŸ’» Running effective meetings

πŸš€ Launching products and measuring success

🎭 Being the only designer

πŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸ’» Launching side projects

πŸ’» Managing remotely

πŸ’° Negotiating a promotion/offer

πŸ’« Managing up, down and around

πŸ–ŒοΈ Building a design process

🎭 Mock interviewing

πŸ–Œ Resume and portfolio review

🌱 Technical career paths

πŸ”¬ Useful user research

πŸ€– Prototyping that works

πŸ’ž Working in cross functional teams

🧠 UX and UI design

πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘¦β€πŸ‘¦ Team happiness & productivity

🐣 Becoming a people manager

πŸ—ΊοΈ The technical or people track?

πŸ’¬ Giving and receiving feedback

🌟 Preparing for the next level

πŸƒ Getting the most out of my internship

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