Daniel Ruston — UX Lead

Now.

I’ve led, managed & mentored UX teams across some of Google’s most iconic + loved products — serving the needs of billions+.

Previously.

I’ve helped people understand Google better, creating experiences for Google’s Brand Studio.

Before.

Before that I worked with some of the world’s most respected brands at award winning digital agencies.

Other stuff.

On-the-side and back in the day I dabbled with digital creative experiments, made an app, and a design blog — all which got recognition too.

Look To The Moon prj IMG Source prj NICE! link Mozaker prj 
Awards. Accolades. Mentions.
2019
Google Design + Medium: The Evolution of Map Design
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2018
California Designing Freedom: Google Maps Installation part of International exhibit on Silicon Valley design. Exhibited in Design Museums across the world as part of tour: London / Amsterdam / Finland / LA
Google Design + Medium: Design for a Vision
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2017
California Designing Freedom: Google Maps spread featured in Phaidon Design book
Google Design + Medium: Design for Emotion
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2016
Interview: The FWA Jury Spotlight
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2015
Interview: Art Director’s Club
Judge: The FWA
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2012
The FWA: Mobile of the Day
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2011
The One Show: Silver
Golden Award of Montreux: Gold
Cresta Awards: Winner
Webby Awards: Official Honoree
SXSWi: Nominee
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2010
The Mobius Awards: Gold
.net Magazine: Site of The Month
The FWA: Site of The Day
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2009
Epica Awards: Silver + Bronze
New York Festivals: Bronze + Finalist
Cannes Cyber Lions: Finalist
Webby Awards: Nominee + Official Honoree
Autovision: Gold
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2008
Wellcome Collection Museum London: Interactive Art piece exhibited
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2007
E3 Awards: Silver
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2006
FAB Awards: Silver
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