Diane Spengel is a seasoned leader in user experience design, currently serving as the Head of Product Design for Google Wallet. With over two decades of experience, Diane has a proven track record of successfully bringing innovative products to market while leading high-performing UX teams....
Diane Spengel is a seasoned leader in user experience design, currently serving as the Head of Product Design for Google Wallet. With over two decades of experience, Diane has a proven track record of successfully bringing innovative products to market while leading high-performing UX teams. Her passion lies in creating delightful, engaging, and productive user experiences that empower individuals to navigate their digital and physical worlds seamlessly.
In her current role, Diane spearheads a global team of world-class designers, fostering a shared mission to enable users to unlock the world around them through their phones and wearables. This involves close collaboration with various teams across Google, including Android, Pixel, Wear OS, Fitbit, and Google Maps, ensuring a cohesive and integrated user experience across platforms. Diane's leadership was instrumental in the global launch of Google Wallet, where she applied her expertise in heuristic evaluation, storyboarding, and user interface design to create an intuitive and engaging product that resonates with users.
Diane is not only committed to delivering exceptional user experiences but also to nurturing talent within her team. She believes in building a strong culture that encourages creativity and innovation, empowering her designers to grow as leaders. Her proficiency in tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and her skills in animation and graphics further enhance her ability to create visually compelling and user-friendly designs. With a focus on user-centric design principles, Diane continues to make a significant impact in the tech industry, driving the evolution of digital payment solutions and enhancing the overall user experience.