Since the start of my internship project, I've been involved in discussions about where we are heading in order to integrate new streaming platforms. My goal was to design a robust filtering system to help manage the large amounts of Disney Media Content flowing into Polaris. This system will serve as the foundation for future designs and will be critical for supporting multiple tenants, such as Disney+ and Star+. Through conducting 1:1 user interviews, I became familiar with the tools and processes that the editorial team uses to deliver content to over 100 million viewers. Privileged to work closely with the internal employees, I deeply understand the complexities and current challenges associated with Polaris.

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After talking with product owners and learning about the backend search and metadata attributes, I ideated a solution that would integrate filters in a way that would preserve Polaris's current search functionalities. This will drastically reduce the repetitive work currently done by our users and allow for a more flexible and powerful search. I shared the design prototype with leaders and stakeholders, and I'm grateful that my work received a very enthusiastic response from leadership, including the VP of Product Design. The designs are now live in all environments.