PRODUCT DESIGN
DESIGN SYSTEMS
2025
Apple Services
Enhancing design quality through efficient self-serve tools and robust design systems.
TIMELINE
May - August 2025
TEAM
Apple Services
ROLE
UI/UX Design Intern
SKILLS
Sketch, Miro, Keynote
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The nature of my work is confidential and cannot publicly be shared. Please email me if you'd like to chat and learn more!
LONG STORY SHORT
I improved design quality and consistency across products used by 2.2 billion humans.
I worked as a designer on Apple Services products improving UI quality on some of the most used apps, like App Store, Notes, TV, Music, and more. Apple taught me to design with equal care at the smallest detail and the broadest scale.
I conducted research with stakeholders, led brainstorming workshops, sought out critique, and finally presented my work to the director of our organization — it was later implemented. I owned three projects:
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Led a critical design system effort resulting in 100+ components across 16 products for design efficiency.
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Designed a new feature for a highly-requested internal design tool used across teams, collaborating with cross-functional partners.
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Built a community resource by interviewing 80+ designers to support growing needs, resulting in satisfaction across several organizations.
Me and my design co-intern, Michelle!
FEEDBACK
Some words from the team
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Senior Product Designer, Design Systems
I am really going to miss your presence at the office. I just want to leave you with this note. You joined the team as an intern but your work and thoughtfulness is at the level of a Senior Product Designer. You should be proud of what you accomplished here at Apple and in life. The world is ready for you and all that you have to offer!
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Senior Product Designer
The way you think about design systems, your mastery of Sketch, and your ability to bridge design and development show a depth of understanding that’s rare at any level. You’ve also mastered the art of storytelling. People remember them. That’s a skill that will serve you for life.
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Product Designer, Weather App
I just wanted to reach out before the EOD, that was a really great presentation and you took [former intern’s] work to the next level. I was very impressed!
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Product Designer, App Store
Hey — I wanted to clarify my comment that “We’ll all be hearing about Brandon in the future, even if it’s not at Apple.” I meant (truly) that you have a fascinating career ahead of you, and Apple may only be the starting point 😊
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Product and Design QA
Great presentation and perspectives, Brandon! And I’m really glad to see you did so many other meaningful things during your time here. Really excellent work 🙌 We’re lucky to have you — you’d be a perfect fit at Apple, so keep doing amazing things!
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Senior Product Designer, Video Apps
Thank you for taking the time to create this helpful resource that will undoubtedly help so many designers in the years to come. I can’t wait to see your creativity blossom out in the world!! 🌺
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