SKYPE WEB APP
UI / VISUAL DESIGNER

ROLE
Visual Design, User Experience, Prototyping

SUMMARY
When testing the Skype.com experience a fairly common scenario consistently appeared. Users expected to be able to use Skype from within there browser. For some new users, downloading Skype as an app on their computers was a barrier. Creating a web app would help lower to barrier to use Skype, but also offer the ability for existing users to access Skype from any computer. 

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Instrumental in the design and shipping of the first Skype web client.
• Working on across platform initiatives to enhance current features.
• Unifying the brand and product experience across platforms

TOOLS USED
Photoshop, Illustrator, Pixate, After Effects, Basic CSS

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