Eddie Russell

Lead the redesign of Google Search into a visually rich, editorial, AI-led discovery surface. Define the "AI Frontpage" system, merging AI Overviews with modular and generative UI patterns that turn the first viewport into a dynamic, magazine-style experience that adapts to intent. Establish an editorial-led design language that brings narrative structure and clarity to billions of queries.

Owned end-to-end experiences across activation, onboarding, and retention. Defined AI-powered decision support that helps users navigate complex choices with clarity and trust. Modernized cross-surface flows and designed multimodal interactions across digital and retail touchpoints.

Led product vision for future viewer and creator journeys. Explored how generative AI enhances discovery and storytelling, and modernized visual and monetization systems. As Ads Modernization Lead, built design guidelines and AI-assisted creative tooling that improved advertiser outcomes and viewer experience.

Defined next-generation synchronous communication across Messenger, Instagram, and XR surfaces, shaping how people connect, share, and feel present with each other across contexts.

Founded and led the 0-1 design of Fundo, Google's virtual events marketplace enabling creators to host intimate, ticketed live experiences. Built the full ecosystem: booking, ticketing, hosting, monetization, and trust. Also led Google's Avatar ecosystem, designing expressive digital identity systems. Previously designed core YouTube viewer experiences used by billions.

Designed first-of-its-kind experiences, simplifying enterprise networking for large-scale deployments.

First design hire for Walmart Marketplace; helped launch the platform enabling third-party sellers to onboard and succeed.

Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing