This project was a meaningful learning experience for me, both as a designer and as a collaborator. It was one of the first times I worked closely with another designer on a fast-moving product, which pushed me to think more deliberately about alignment, communication, and shared decision-making. We spent a lot of time defining a clear information architecture and dividing ownership across dashboard views, which helped us move quickly while still keeping the experience cohesive. Balancing consistency across the app, especially under a tight timeline, taught me how important early structural decisions are to downstream execution.

Milieu also challenged me in new ways as a UI-heavy project. The company already had a well-defined and polished design system, so much of my work focused on translating that system thoughtfully into mobile rather than reinventing patterns. Compared to previous projects that leaned more heavily on research and discovery, this experience sharpened my visual design skills, attention to detail, and ability to design within established constraints.

Most importantly, working with a YC-backed startup that was nearing launch made the impact of my work feel very real. Designing for a product at this scale, with real users and real timelines, gave me a stronger sense of responsibility and confidence as a designer. Seeing how design decisions could directly support a company preparing to launch reinforced my excitement for building products that are both thoughtful and tangible.