Interaction Design

Rachel Inman

Interaction Designer at Google

Faculty Profile

Leading UX design for Project Sunroof at Google, Rachel works on a diverse set of projects across Geo and Google Maps. She's focussed on elevating high-impact data atop maps, putting beautifully aggregated information in the hands of scientists, policy makers, advocates, educators, and community members.

Rachel has also worked at the innovative digital agency, R/GA, where she created better user experiences for Nike and Samsung. She has been honored to speak about her work on stage at IxDA's Interaction South America, Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture & Design, San Francisco's GIS Day, and in written form with Net Magazine and Look At Me.

Experience

Aug 2014 - Present
Interaction Designer
Google
Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Expert In Residence
General Assembly
Feb 2014 - July 2014
Senior Experience Designer
R/GA
Mar 2013 - Feb 2014
Experience Designer
R/GA
Jun 2012 - Feb 2013
Associate Experience Designer
R/GA
Feb 2012 - May 2012
Interaction Designer
Carnegie Mellon University, Human Computer Interaction Institute
May 2011 - Aug 2011
UX Researcher
LG Electronics

Education

2007-2011
BFA, Industrial Design
Carnegie Mellon University, School of Design

Honors & Awards

Yellow Pencil at D&AD Professional Awards / Branding, Digital Brand Expression (2013)
Gold at One Show Interactive / User Experience Design/Information (2013)
Silver at One Show Interactive / Website, E-Commerce (2013)
Webby Awards / Best Shopping Experience (2013)
Silver at Art Directors Club Awards / Interactive Website (2013)
Silver at Art Directors Club Awards / Interactive E-commerce (2013)
Digiday Winner / Best Brand Platform (2013)
Bronze at New York Festivals / Craft Interface & Navigation (2013)
Bronze at New York Festivals / Websites Products & Services (2013)